DIRECTV STREAM vs Other Streaming Services

DIRECTV STREAM VS. STREAMING SERVICES

Everything you want from TV.
Minus all the things you don’t.

Minus all the things you don’t.

You want streaming TV and you want all your channels, too. DIRECTV STREAM has you covered, with no annual contract required & no hidden fees.

DIRECTV STREAM vs. other streaming services

See how we stack up, then pick the best package for you.

DIRECTV STREAM

YouTube TV

Hulu + Live TV

Fubo TV

DIRECTV STREAM carries channels that the competition is missing.

We don’t hide popular channels in our most expensive packages. DIRECTV STREAM offers all of these channels & more in our base ENTERTAINMENT Package!

Fubo TV
is missing:

is missing:

CNN
TBS
TNT

TBS

TNT

Hulu with Live TV
is missing:

is missing:

AMC
Hallmark
WE TV

Hallmark

WE TV

YouTube TV
is missing:

is missing:

A&E
History
Lifetime

History

Lifetime

Sling TV
is missing:

is missing:

ABC
CBS
Nickelodeon

CBS

Nickelodeon

Upgrade your streaming TV experience with our DIRECTV STREAM Device

Our exclusive streaming device delivers a live TV experience, re-imagined for the modern age. Enjoy familiar features while accessing all your favorite content all in one place.

Simple, straightforward live TV

Turn on the device and immediately tune into the last channel you were watching.

Premium, full-featured voice remote

Use Google Assistant to change channels, search for content, control smart home devices & more.ⓘ

Access live TV & on demand all in one place

Access 7,000+ apps from the Google Play store, right alongside your live TV & DVR recordings.ⓘ

Free express shipping & easy self-setup

No installation appointment required. Just plug into a power source, hook up an HDMI cord & connect to the Internet.

Already have a streaming device at home?

You can use devices from Roku, Amazon, Apple, Samsung & more to watch DIRECTV STREAM.

Choose the DIRECTV STREAM package that’s right for you

No annual contract required. No hidden fees.
Save $120 over your first year when you select any package and our DIRECTV STREAM Device (sold separately, add during checkout) ⓘ

Save $120 over your first year when you select any package and our DIRECTV STREAM Device (sold separately, add during checkout) ⓘ

ENTERTAINMENT

Must-have sports, news & entertainment

$74.99/mo. + tax

• 75+ channels
• Save $120 over your first 12 months when you buy our DIRECTV STREAM Device
• Stream on unlimited devices in your homeⓘ
• Unlimited Cloud DVR storage includedⓘ

CHOICE™

Best for sports, with NBA, MLB, college networks & more

$99.99/mo. + tax

• 105+ channels
• Save $120 over your first 12 months when you buy our DIRECTV STREAM Device
• Stream on unlimited devices in your homeⓘ
• Unlimited Cloud DVR storage includedⓘ
• Regional sports networks included at no extra cost

ULTIMATE

Perfect for families & movie-lovers, including STARZ Encore

$109.99/mo. + tax

• 140+ channels
• Save $120 over your first 12 months when you buy our DIRECTV STREAM Device
• Stream on unlimited devices in your homeⓘ
• Unlimited Cloud DVR storage includedⓘ
• Regional sports networks included at no extra cost

PREMIER

A TV lover’s paradise, with premium networks included

$154.99/mo. + tax

• 150+ channels
• Save $120 over your first 12 months when you buy our DIRECTV STREAM Device
• Stream on unlimited devices in your homeⓘ
• Unlimited Cloud DVR storage includedⓘ
• Includes HBO Max™, SHOWTIME®, STARZ®, and Cinemax®
• Regional sports networks included at no extra cost

Try premium channels—included on us

This is an offer that you won’t find with any other streaming TV service.
Enjoy your first 3 months of premium channels–HBO MaxTM, SHOWTIME®, STARZ®, Cinemax® and MGM+™ (formerly EPIX®)—with ENTERTAINMENT through ULTIMATE Package. That’s a $160 value, included on us.*

Enjoy your first 3 months of premium channels–HBO MaxTM, SHOWTIME®, STARZ®, Cinemax® and MGM+™ (formerly EPIX®)—with ENTERTAINMENT through ULTIMATE Package. That’s a $160 value, included on us.*

What is streaming TV?

Streaming TV is a generic term for watching television streamed over an internet or wireless data connection. You can stream DIRECTV STREAMSM in three ways:

1. With our exclusive DIRECTV STREAM Device (sold separately), or similar streaming TV devices to stream directly to your TV. See compatible devices.
2. On a mobile phone or tablet with the DIRECTV App.
3. Watched online on DIRECTV STREAM with a browser like MS Edge, Chrome or Safari.

What’s the difference between all these streaming TV providers?

Each streaming TV provider, like DIRECTV STREAM, YouTube TV, Sling TV, Fubo TV, Hulu with Live TV, and others, offers different channel availability, different packages, and different features. Ultimately, each streaming TV provider delivers live TV channels to your favorite devices via an internet or wireless data connection.
Read the page above to learn why DIRECTV STREAM could be an awesome streaming TV option for you.

Read the page above to learn why DIRECTV STREAM could be an awesome streaming TV option for you.

What’s the suggested minimum internet speed for DIRECTV STREAM?

All you need to get started is high speed internet, with a recommended minimum speed of 24Mbps for optimal viewing.

Can I get DIRECTV STREAM on a Roku, an Amazon Fire TV Stick, Samsung, or another streaming device?

You can download the DIRECTV App onto many compatible smartphones and tablets, as well as TV streaming devices such as Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Samsung, Apple TV, and Chromecast. You can also use the Chrome or Safari browser to access DIRECTV STREAM at https://stream.directv.com/.

Has AT&T TV changed to DIRECTV STREAM? How will it change?

Yes, on August 26th, 2021, the names of AT&T TV and AT&T TV NOW have both changed to DIRECTV STREAM. Only the names have changed. New and current customers can expect the same excellent service, same great selection of channels and on demand library, same great Cloud DVR, and same great app functionality. Learn about this change.