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Watching TV is getting to be a little confusing these days, no?
“House of the Dragon” is streaming over on HBO Max (formerly Max, formerly HBO), “Ted Lasso” is exclusive to Apple TV, and Netflix has, well, everything. But which subscription am I supposed to have if I want to catch up on “Sterling Point,” like everyone’s talking about? And what about watching the upcoming NFL season?
All of the streaming service fees, exclusive games and series, and endless subscription options almost make one yearn for good old cable TV. Remember? The thing the streaming revolution was supposed to liberate us from?
That’s where DIRECTV comes in. DIRECTV makes watching TV without traditional cable a lot easier, offering a better way to watch whatever you want.
Introducing DIRECTV’s premium packages and prices
The brand’s solution? Two simple options: satellite and streaming. For more on DIRECTV’s offerings, read on below.
| Satellite | This works similarly to any other live TV streaming service. The number and kinds of channels depend on which package you choose. Plus, for an additional $10/month per device, you can stream all of your content from your favorite apps in one place with the Gemini Air. |
| Streaming (with or without a DIRECTV device) | This works similarly to any other live TV streaming service. The number and kinds of channels depend on which package you choose. Plus, for an additional $10/month per device you can stream all of your content from your favorite apps in one place with the Gemini Air. |
Watch the way you want with DIRECTV’s new subscription options
Once you choose how you want to receive your content, you can choose what content you want. The streaming giant has four Signature Packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier, all of which differ in channel offerings and price.
To learn more about those, read on below.
| Entertainment: (90+ channels, including local channels, where available) | $89.99/month after your first month at $59.99 | Disney+ and Hulu, ESPN (and ESPN Unlimited), Bravo, Fox News, CNN, Hallmark, MTV, and local news channels |
| Choice: (125+ channels, the channels in Entertainment plus specialty sports networks, regional/local sports networks) | $94.99/month after your first month at $64.99 | Everything in ENTERTAINMENT + NBA TV, MLB Network, Big Ten Network, Golf Channel, Lifetime |
| Ultimate: (160+ channels, the channels in Choice plus more movies and sports networks) | $124.99/month after your first month at $89.99 | Everything in CHOICE + FXM, NHL Network, and CBS Sports |
| Premier: (185+ channels, the channels in Ultimate plus premium networks) | $169.99/month after your first month at $129.99 | Everything in ULTIMATE + HBO Max, Paramount+ and Starz |
What are Genre Packs? Inside DIRECTV’s new curated streaming lineups
Thought we were done detailing DIRECTV’s new offerings? Hold onto your hats because it’s about to get a lot more granular.
Genre Packs are yet another new DIRECTV offering, allowing viewers who know their tastes to select from curated groups of channels that cater to their specific tastes. Options include the MySports Base Pack, the MyEntertainment Base Pack, and the MyNews Base Pack, amongst others.
Read about all of DIRECTV’s Genre Pack offerings below.
| MySports Base Pack: ESPN+ Streaming Service, ESPN, FS1, TNT, TBS, NFL Network, NHL Network, MLB Network, NBA TV, and local channels that air sports (not regional sports networks) | $64.99/month after your first month at $49.99 | ESPN Streaming Service, ESPN, FS1, TNT, TBS, NFL Network, NHL Network, MLB Network, NBA TV, local channels that air sports |
| MyEntertainment Base Pack: 60+ channels that include three streaming services, top entertainment channels, and local news | $42.99/month | Disney+ and Hulu Basic Bundle, Max with Ads, AMC+, Bravo, E!, FX, HGTV, ID, TLC, Lifetime, and UpTV |
| MyNews Base Pack: 10+ top news channels, including local news. Local Channels vary by market. | $44.99/month | Bloomberg, C-Span, CNBC, CNN, Fox News, local Fox, MSNBC, local NBC, Newsmax |
| Duo: MySports and MyNews: 35+ channels that include everything from the MySports and MyNews genre packs | $79.99/month after two months at $59.99/month | Everything in the MySports and MyNews genre packs |
| Duo: MyEntertainment + My News: 70+ top sports and news channels. | $74.99/month after your first month at $59.99 | Everything in the MyEntertainment and MyNews genre packs |
| MyKids Base Pack: 10+ channels with educational, entertaining content for children and families. | $20.99/month | Disney+ Basic, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Disney Jr., Disney XD, Boomerang, Nick Jr., TeenNick |
| MiEspañol Base Pack: 60+ top Spanish language networks, including news and sports. Local Channels vary by market. | $37.99/month | CNN en Español, ESPN Deportes, Fox Deportes, TUDN, NBC Universo, local Telemundo, local Universo |
| MyCinema Mini Pack: eight channels, requires MyNews, MyEntertainment, or MySports base pack to subscribe | $10.99/month | Family Movie Classics, Great American Family, GRIT, INSP, LMN, ShortsTV, Sony Movies, Turner Classic Movies |
| MySports Extra Mini Pack: seven channels, requires MySports base pack to subscribe | $12.99/month after one month free | MAVTV, MLB Strikezone, Motortrend, NFL RedZone, Outdoor Channel, Pursuit Channel, Sportsman Channel, Willow |
| MyHome Team: regional sports networks. Requires MySports base pack to subscribe | $19.99/month | Channels will vary by market, but expect all of your local RSNs |
Plus, if you’d like to curate your selections even further, DIRECTV allows you to customize your Genre Packs, too, with the ability to add streaming add-ons, all without having to leave the comfort of your DIRECTV app.
- Netflix: from $7.99/month
- Disney+: from $11.99/month
- HBO Max: from $10.99/month
- Apple TV: $12.99/month
- Paramount+ Premium: $13.99/month
- Hulu: from $7.99/month
- Peacock: $10.99/month
- AMC+: from $10.99/month
What Is the Gemini Device?
The Gemini Air device is a streaming device similar to a Fire TV Stick or a Roku that connects to your Wi-Fi and makes it easy to access your live TV, On Demand content, and thousands of your favorite streaming apps – all from inside the DIRECTV experience.
One curated home screen will allow you to access all of your favorite apps*, so you’ll never have to switch between TV inputs again to go between your live TV and streaming. A carousel tailored to you on the home screen will feature both live and streaming recommendations based on other things you’ve watched.
*Internet-connected Gemini device and additional paid subscriptions req’d for 3rd party apps.
Does DIRECTV offer a free trial?
If you choose to stream DIRECTV without a Gemini device, then you can try it free for five days.
Does DIRECTV have local channels?
Yes. All of the base Signature Packages, starting with ENTERTAINMENT, include local news channels, and depending on which plans you choose, you’ll also get regional sports networks specific to your market.
The MyNews genre pack comes with local news channels, while the MySports + MyHome Team packs include regional sports networks.
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This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, Page Six, and Decider.com. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on every streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she’s also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. When she’s not writing about (or watching) TV, movies, and sports, she’s also keeping up on the underrated perfume dupes at Bath & Body Works and testing headphones. Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews.
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