DIRECTV provider overview

David Anders Last updated: July 12, 2024

DIRECTV is a satellite TV and internet service available throughout all 50 states. You can connect with a DIRECTV satellite dish or through your existing internet service to get the channel package you want. With four main package options plus lots of add-on possibilities for sports, movies and international programming, DIRECTV offers entertainment for all.

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Get more with DIRECTV add-on packs

DIRECTV has some of the best sports, premium and international channel packs available. Some DIRECTV channel packs will add to your monthly bill, while others, such as major sports packs, will cost a one-time fee.

Premiums

All DIRECTV plans include premium channels like Max* (formerly HBO Max), SHOWTIME®, STARZ®, Cinemax® & MGM+™ for three months*. After that, you’ll automatically be charged full price unless you cancel. You can also add Max™, Cinemax®, SHOWTIME®, STARZ® or MGM+™ with the Premium Channel Pack for $53.95/mo., keeping in mind that it is the same price as it would cost to add each channel individually. Subscription prices for each network cost between $5.99/mo. and $14.99/mo.

Sports

You can get major sports packs for pro baseball, hockey and basketball. Consider the DIRECTV Sports Pack for 35+ sports channels, including your regional sports networks.

International

International programming is available with DIRECTV Spanish-language base TV packages or smaller add-on packs. Choose from a variety of international options, including Brazilian, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian and Vietnamese.

Three months of Max, Cinemax, SHOWTIME, STARZ and MGM+™ included*

When you sign up for the Entertainment through Ultimate packages with DIRECTV, you’ll get for the first three months Max, Cinemax, SHOWTIME, STARZ and MGM+™ included at no extra cost. After the first three months, you’ll be charged for each channel at the prevailing rate ($6/mo to $15.99/mo.) unless you call to change or cancel.

* 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. Programming and content subj. to change. Requires account to stay in good standing. Upon cancellation of your video service you may lose access to Max. If you cancel your service, you will no longer be eligible for this offer.  Limits: Access to one Max account per DIRECTV account holder. May not be stackable w/other offers, credits or discounts. To learn more, visit directv.com/max. Max is used under license. 05/20/24.

*First 3 mos. of Max, SHOWTIME®, STARZ®, MGM+™ and Cinemax® are included with ENTERTAINMENT through ULTIMATE packages. Customers selecting PREMIER package only receive MGM+™ for first 3 mos. All selected channels auto-renew at then prevailing rates (currently $15.99/mo. for Max, $11.99/mo. for SHOWTIME®, $11/mo. each for STARZ® and Cinemax®, and $6/mo. for MGM+™), until you change or cancel by logging into your account at directv.com/signin or calling 800-531-5000. Offer subject to change & may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. 05/20/24.

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DIRECTV equipment

DIRECTV has three devices to use as an HD DVR: Gemini, Genie and Genie 2. The Gemini device can be used with DIRECTV via internet or satellite, but the Genie 2 is required to pair with the Gemini for satellite customers. The individual Genie and Genie 2 devices are for DIRECTV satellite customers only.

DIRECTV allows you to watch TV over your existing home internet with the new Gemini device. It can give you access to thousands of streaming apps. Gemini’s voice remote lets you discover shows, and change channels by using Google Assistant.

A Genie DVR serves up HDTV for all the TVs in your home. You can pause, record and delete TV shows from any room. Record up to seven shows at once, all in HD.

DIRECTV’s equipment has a service fee of $15/mo. Your first Gemini and Genie devices are included in your order, but additional receivers (for multiple TVs) are $7 – $10/mo. For the Genie 2, you’ll pay $99 up-front.

Limited 4K content available. 4K TV req’d. Video quality defined by resolution. High speed internet required. **4K TV req’d. Video quality defined by resolution.

*For qualified customers

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