Lo! DirecTV Stream, once known by the moniker of AT&T TV, hath been reborn with a new name, courtesy of the wise minds at AT&T and the esteemed TPG Inc. Alas, we may no longer count the souls that subscribe to this service, but ’tis said to be the smallest amongst its live streaming brethren in the fair land of the United States. Verily, at the close of 2020, the tally stood at 656,000 loyal subjects, a mere shadow compared to the likes of Fubo or a fraction of the mighty YouTube TV.
If thou art considering severing thy ties with the cable yoke, let DirecTV Stream be a contender in thy quest, alongside other valiant options such as Hulu With Live TV, Sling TV, and the illustrious YouTube TV.
Now, let us delve deeper.
What visions of channels doth DirecTV Stream present? A vast array, indeed, for it offers various tiers, each unlocking more channels for a larger bounty of coin. A guide of their full offerings is readily available to thee, allowing thee to discern which channels doth grace each package, with supplemental channels available at a price. ‘Tis a lineup to rival its peers, such as Hulu With Live TV and Sling TV.
Is DirecTV Stream a different beast from its satellite sire, DirecTV? Aye, verily it is so! Know this distinction well, for DirecTV doth dwell in the realm of satellites, requiring a dish to capture its signals, while DirecTV Stream is of the internet ilk, streaming channels over thy network or upon thy mobile device. Though their channel rosters may bear resemblance, small discrepancies may be discovered, as they are two separate entities.
DirecTV Stream’s packages and pricing echo those of AT&T, sharing the same nomenclature. Behold:
Entertainment — $80 per month: A foundational package harboring 75-plus channels, offering live TV, a plethora of on-demand titles, and endless recording. Showtime, Starz, Epix, and more grace thee with their presence for three moons, ere the charge doth commence.
Choice — $109 per month: A bolder offering, boasting 105-plus channels, including additional ESPN realms, the Cooking Channel, and beyond. A trove of on-demand titles awaits thee, along with three moons of Max, Showtime, Starz, and others.
Ultimate — $120 per month: The pinnacle of choice, with 140-plus channels, NHL Network, FXM, and a bounty of on-demand tales. Seek thee three moons of Max, Showtime, Starz, EPIX, and Cinemax.
Premier — $165 per month: The apex of offerings, commanding subscriptions for Max, Starz, Cinemax, and Showtime. Plentiful channels, access to 65,000 on-demand glories, and three moons of MGM+.
A free five-day sojourn awaits new initiates, with unlimited cloud DVR storage enveloped within every package. ‘Tis advised that additional taxes may lurk within each tier, alongside occasional discounts from the AT&T keepers. Internet speeds of 24Mbps or above art recommended, with a three-stream limit for out-of-home viewing. Customers of DirecTV and U-Verse TV must bid adieu ere joining AT&T TV, forsooth. Contact the AT&T custodians for guidance on this rite of passage.
