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As the outcome of competing streamers begins to look more and more like traditional cable by the day, a single place to access your live sports and news, classic movies and the newest shows has never been more desirable. While some streamers are offering bundled deals as an alternative to a la carte streaming services, the best way to really get all your streaming needs in one place is through a live TV streamer.
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You can choose between four different packages based on your streaming needs: DIRECTV ENTERTAINMENT package is regularly $74.99/mo. for 24 months plus taxes and fees ($89.99/mo. w/ req’d fees); CHOICE is $89.99/mo. for 24 months plus taxes and fees ($122.98/mo. w/ req’d fees); ULTIMATE is $119.99/mo.^ for 24 months plus taxes and fees ($152.98/mo. w/ req’d fees) and PREMIER is $164.99/mo.^ for 24 months plus taxes and fees ($197.98/mo. w/ req’d fees) 24-mo. agmt. is required. Required fees include $15/mo. ARS fee & Regional Sports Fee of up to $17.99/mo. †
Even the most basic ENTERTAINMENT package, which is also the streamer’s most popular subscription, boasts more than 90 channels, including ABC, ESPN, TNT, TLC, TBS, Nickelodeon, Univision and dozens more*. But you can also upgrade to one of the more comprehensive packages at any time to access more particular channels — such as NBA TV, available in the CHOICE Package, or Paramount+ with Showtime, as an add-on service or included in the PREMIER package.
You can check out a full rundown of DIRECTV’s package breakdown here.
Of course, there are other live TV streaming services, with access to similar channels. So, what makes DIRECTV stand out? For us, it’s that in addition to live TV (which is particularly great for news and sports), it also has a wide-ranging library of on-demand shows and movies – plus, a variety of promos that help make it a more affordable streaming option.
On the live TV front, DIRECTV continues to be a leader in sports coverage, giving it an upper hand as fall sports kicks off with pro and college football, hockey and basketball.** Through DIRECTV’s CHOICE Package, you get access to all the channels needed to watch every game of the NCAA college football season, including local FOX, ABC and CBS affiliates, in addition to ESPN, FS1 and more.*
But die-hard sports fans will want to purchase DIRECTV’s Sports Pack, which features live games across basketball, football and hockey – all in one pace. Check out more information about
Lastly, if you’re looking for an escape from the real world, DIRECTV has you covered with top- notch entertainment – outside of news and sports. And they’re consistently updating their offers depending on the season. To celebrate the holiday season, for example, they just launched the Holiday Movie Experience. Now through Jan. 6 2025, you can get up to $625 in value when you sign up.
New DIRECTV via Internet customers can elevate their holiday entertainment with the DIRECTV CHOICE package or higher. This offer includes $10 per month on the CHOICE, ULTIMATE or PREMIER package for 24 months (a total savings of $240), three months of premium add-ons like Max, Paramount+ with Showtime, Starz, MGM+ and Cinemax (valued at $6.99- 16.99/month), and three months of the Movies Extra Pack plus Lifetime Movie Club (combined value of $9.98/month). Please customers can also receive a $200 Reward Card as part of the deal.
Ends 1/6/2025. Must select offers. Requires CHOICE package or higher. To access up to $625 in value, customer must redeem all offers: i) $240 via $10 bill credit each mo. for 24 mos.; ii) 3 months of Movies Extra Pack (MEP) and Lifetime Movie Club (LMC) On Us PLUS $200 Visa Reward Card with subscriptions to MEP and LMC ($100 Visa Reward Card with subscription to MEP only); Redemption req’d.; iii) 3 mos. of Premium Channels on us. MEP, LMC and premium channels are included for first 3 months and auto-renew monthly thereafter at then-prevailing rates unless canceled (currently $4.99/mo. each for MEP and LMC, $16.99/mo. for Max, $12.99/mo. for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, $10.99/mo. each for STARZ and Cinemax, and $6.99/mo. for MGM+). New residential customers w/ 24-mo. agmt. Select sales channels only. See http://www.directv.com/affiliates/ for offer details.
New approved residential customers, price incl. TV pkg & equip. fees for first TV. Add’l fees may apply to non-qualified customers. Equipment lease req’d. Early agmt termination fee applies ($20/mo.) & add’l fee(s) may apply if equip. not returned. Credit card req’d. Restr’s apply.
Access Max only through Max app or max.com. Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscription includes access to the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME streaming plan, available via the Paramount+ app or paramountplus.com/link. Online account registration may be required. Lifetime Movie Club may only be accessed on internet-connected HD DVR/Gemini device, directv.com and the DIRECTV App. Subscription not valid for streaming using the Lifetime Movie
Club app or LifetimeMovieClub.com website. Offer not available to DIRECTV and U-verse TV customers switching to DIRECTV via Internet. Cancel online or by phone. Offer subj. to change.
DISCLAIMERS BELOW:
*Some local channels not available in select markets.
**Claim based on total games offered on Nat’l and Regional Sports Networks. RSNs avail. with CHOICE pkg or higher. Avail. of RSNs varies by ZIP code and pkg.
$240 IN BILL CREDITS OFFER: Receive $10/mo. credit for 24 mos. with CHOICE pkg or higher. 24-mo. agmt. req’d. Customer must activate service and account must remain in good standing to receive all credits. You will lose this offer and/or any portion of this offer if you cancel your service. LIMIT ONE $240 BILL CREDIT OFFER PER DIRECTV ACCOUNT. May not be combined with certain offers.
DIRECTV via INTERNET: Service subject to DIRECTV delivered via internet terms and conditions (see directv.com/legal/legal-policy-center/). Available only in the U.S. (excludes Puerto Rico and U.S.V.I.). Some offers may not be available through all channels and in select areas. Different offers may apply for eligible multi-dwelling units. Early termination fees apply for a maximum of $480, prorated at $20 per month over the 24-month term. If you cancel your service within the first 14 days of ordering, a full refund of charges will be applied, and the early termination fees will be waived. If service is canceled after 14 days, you can continue to access DIRECTV through the end of the bill period, but there is no refund or credit for partial-month or unwatched content.
MOVIES EXTRA PACK and LIFETIME MOVIE CLUB 3 MONTHS ON US OFFER: Ends 1/6/25. With min. ENTERTAINMENT package or higher. Customer must select Movies Extra Pack and Lifetime Movie Club (currently $4.99/mo. + tax each) and maintain subscriptions for 3 months to receive all credits. Account must remain in good standing. Movies Extra Pack and Lifetime Movies Club auto-renew monthly unless you change or cancel. Cancel anytime online at directv.com or by calling 800.535.5000. However, once you’ve canceled, you can access Movies Extra Pack/Lifetime Movies Club through the remaining monthly period. No refunds or credits for any partial-month periods or unwatched content. If you cancel your service, you will no longer be eligible for this offer. Returning customers who disconnected service within previous 12 months are not eligible for offer. LIMIT ONE OFFER PER DIRECTV ACCOUNT. May be combined with other promotional offers on same services. Offer may be changed or discontinued at any time. LIMIT ONE MOVIES EXTRA PACK AND LIFETIME MOVIE CLUB OFFER PER DIRECTV ACCOUNT.
Premium Channels on us for 3 mos. Offer: Max: Access Max through Max app or max.com with your DIRECTV log- in credentials. Visit directv.com to verify/create your account. Use of Max is subject to its own terms and conditions, see max.com/terms-of-use for details. To learn more, visit directv.com/max. Paramount+ with SHOWTIME: Access Paramount+ with SHOWTIME streaming plan through Paramount+ app or paramountplus.com with your DIRECTV log-in credentials. Visit directv.com to verify/create your account. Use of Paramount+ is subject to its own terms and conditions, see viacomcbs.legal/us/en/pplus/sub-terms for details. Access to Paramount+ requires a subscription to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and access to your local CBS affiliate. To learn more, visit directv.com/paramountplussho. General Terms: Programming and content subj. to change. Offer requires account to stay in good standing. Upon cancellation of your video service you may lose access to Max and Paramount+. Cancel your premium channels online at directv.com or by phone at 800-531-5000. If you cancel your service, you will no longer be eligible for this offer. Limits: Access to one Max account and one Paramount+ account per DIRECTV account holder. May not be stackable w/other offers, credits or discounts. MAX and related elements are property of Home Box Office, Inc.
VISA REWARD CARD OFFER: Must maintain service through reward fulfillment to remain eligible for offer. To qualify for $200 VISA Reward Card, customer must sign up for ENTERTAINMENT package or higher, Movies Extra Pack and Lifetime Movie Club and maintain all three services for 3 mos. (Customers selecting only ENTERTAINMENT Package or higher and Movies Extra Pack only qualify for $100 VISA Reward Card). Must select offer at point of sale through the dedicated website, for new residential customers in the U.S. (excludes Puerto Rico and U.S.V.I.). Residents of select multi-dwelling units are not eligible for this offer. Redemption: Within 6 weeks of activation of qualified service, eligible customers will be sent a Reward Notification email with instructions for claiming the reward on the DIRECTV Reward Center http://www.directv-rewardcenter.com. Reward must be claimed by the date noted in the email (75 days from the date email was sent). If customer’s email returns as undeliverable, a letter will be mailed via USPS 3rd class mail. Reward invitation expires if not claimed by the date noted in Reward Notification. Customers can track their reward status anytime via the DIRECTV Reward Tracker, which is located on the DIRECTV Reward Center http://www.directv-rewardcenter.com. Allow three (3) weeks after receipt and verification of customer’s claim for delivery card. DIRECTV is not responsible for late, lost or misdirected card in mail. Not valid for purchase by groups, clubs, businesses or organizations. Void where prohibited, licensed, taxed or restricted. May not be combined with other reward card offers on same services. Card expires at month-end 6 months after issuance. For Cardholder Agreement, go to directv-rewardcenter.com. The DIRECTV Visa Reward Card is issued by The Bancorp Bank N.A. pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the United States, the District of Columbia, US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. No cash access. The Bancorp Bank N.A.; Member FDIC. The Bancorp Bank N.A. does not endorse or sponsor and is not affiliated in any way with any product or service offered by DIRECTV. LIMIT ONE VISA REWARD CARD OFFER PER DIRECTV ACCOUNT.
Requires high speed internet. Minimum internet speed of 8Mbps per stream recommended for optimal viewing. DIRECTV App: Req’s compatible device and data connection; data charges may apply. Pricing: ENTERTAINMENT $89.99/mo., CHOICE $122.98/mo., ULTIMATE $152.98/mo., PREMIER $197.98/mo. for 2 years. After 2 years, continues month to month at then-current prevailing prices unless cancelled. Prices reflect base package prices plus the req’d. $15/mo. Advanced Receiver Service Fee and Regional Sports Fee (RSF) of up to $17.99/mo. RSF applies to CHOICE Pkg. or higher and varies based on location. May be lower in some areas. $7/mo. lease fee per each additional device will be charged on your account. State and local taxes or other governmental fees and charges may apply including any such taxes, fees or charges assessed against discounted fees or service credits. See directv.com/directv-fees/ for additional information.
Equipment Non-Return Fees: If service is cancelled you must return the included and leased device to avoid a non- return fee of $120 per device. Regional Sports & Local Channels: Regional Sports available with CHOICE and above. Not available in select areas. Channels vary by package & billing region. Device may need to be in billing region in order to view. In select markets certain local channels are not available, call 800-535-5000 or visit directv.com/channel-lineup/ for more info. Limits: Programming subject to blackout restrictions.
DIRECTV Svc Terms: Subject to Equipment Lease & Customer Agreement. Taxes, surcharges, add-on programming (including premium channels), DIRECTV TECH PROTECT and transactional fees are not included in two-year price guarantee. Visit directv.com/legal/ or call for details.
All offers, programming, promotions, pricing, terms, restrictions & conditions subject to change & may be modified, discontinued, or terminated at any time without notice. See directv.com for details.
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