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Add or remove premium channels and packages

You can make changes to your DIRECTV package anytime. Add HBO, SHOWTIME, STARZ, sports packages, and more.
ArticleINSTRUCTIONS & INFO

Change your base subscription package

Sign into your directv.com account to make changes:
  1. Go to Manage My TV Package.
  2. Choose from the package options and select Switch.
  3. Follow the prompts to confirm your change.

Add premium options online

  1. Go to Manage My TV Package.
  2. Select from the following categories: Special Offers, Premium Networks, Sports, Adult, International, TV.
  3. Select Add next to the add-on or optional package you want to add.
  4. Select Activate Now. (Or Add to Cart > Review Changes if you don’t see Activate Now.)
  5. Confirm your selection and enjoy.

Add premium options via text message

  1. Using the phone number connected to your DIRECTV account, send a text message to 223322.
  2. Enter premium add-on in the text message to get started:
    • HBO
    • STARZ
    • SHOWTIME
    • CINEMAX
    • Pro sports subscriptions – NBA, NHL, or MLB
  3. Follow the prompts to confirm your activation.

Remove add-ons or premium channels online

  1. Go to Manage My TV Package.
  2. Select Remove next to the premium add-on or optional package you want to remove.
  3. Select Remove to confirm.
Heads up: If unable to remove an add-on online, please use the chat option at the bottom of the page for assistance.

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