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DIRECTV Now

    Highlights

    DVR
    True Cloud DVR (in development)
    Cancellation
    No early termination fees. No refunds for prepaid or partial months of service.
    Packages
    • Live A Little ($35/month): 60+ channels
    • Just Right ($50/month): 80+ channels
    • Go Big ($60/month): 100+ channels
    • Gotta Have It ($70/month): 120+ channels
    Contract
    No contract.
    Installation
    App-based TV service, can be installed on most smart devices.
    Autopay
    Payments are automatically deducted from debit or credit card on file.
    Receiver Fee
    No equipment rental fee.
    Regional Sports Fee
    No regional sports fee.

Pricing information including fees, features and contract length was obtained on April 12, 2018 from published websites and is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed.

 

DIRECTV Now

DIRECTV

 

Benefits and Features

DVRTrue Cloud DVR (in development)Genie HD-DVR can record up to 5 simultaneous recordings. 1 TB storage space for 200 hours of HD or 800 hours of SD recording. Paired with receivers (Mini Genie) to connect up to 8 TV sets, however only 4 active viewings at one time.
CancellationNo early termination fees. No refunds for prepaid or partial months of service.Early termination fees are $20 for each remaining month left in contract. All equipment is leased and must be returned, unreturned equipment fees apply.
Packages
  • Live A Little ($35/month): 60+ channels
  • Just Right ($50/month): 80+ channels
  • Go Big ($60/month): 100+ channels
  • Gotta Have It ($70/month): 120+ channels
  • Entertainment ($74.99/mo for 24 months) ($89.99/mo w/ req'd $15/mo ARS fee): 165+ channels, including AMC, CNN, Disney Channel, ESPN & ESPN2, Nickelodeon, and local channels
  • Choice ($89.99/mo for 24 months) ($117.98/mo w/ req'd $15/mo ARS fee & Regional Sports Fee of up to $17.99/mo): 200+ channels, featured channels in ENTERTAINMENT, plus specialty sports, and Regional Sports Networks
  • Ultimate ($119.99/mo for 24 months ($147.99/mo w/ req'd $15/mo ARS fee & Regional Sports Fee of up to $17.99/mo): 270+ channels, everything in CHOICE, plus more sports & movies
  • Premier ($164.99/mo for 24 months) ($192.98/mo w/ req'd $15/mo ARS fee & Regional Sports Fee of up to $17.99/mo): 340+ channels, everything in ULTIMATE, plus premium networks: Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ. Includes every DIRECTV Sports Pack channel & NFL RedZone from NFL Network
ContractNo contract.User agreement requires a base TV package of $74.99/month for a 24-month contract minimum. Promotional pricing only applies for first 24 months; regular pricing applies after.
InstallationApp-based TV service, can be installed on most smart devices.Standard professional installation included in up to 4 rooms only; additional installations cost extra.
AutopayPayments are automatically deducted from debit or credit card on file.$10/month discount for the first 24 months if you sign up for DIRECTV autopay feature. Autopay can be setup with bank account, debit card, or credit card.
Receiver FeeNo equipment rental fee.Equipment rental fee of $7/month for each receiver on account.
Regional Sports FeeNo regional sports fee.Up to 17.99/month may apply (varies depending on location)
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DIRECTV Now: Pricing information including fees, features and contract length was obtained on April 12, 2018 from published websites and is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed.

DIRECTV: Pricing information including fees, features and contract length was obtained on October 12, 2024 from published websites and is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed.


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