DIRECTV vs. DIRECTV STREAM: Which service is better?

DIRECTV vs. DIRECTV STREAM 2021 quick comparison

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 08/26/21.

DIRECTV vs. DIRECTV STREAM packages and pricing

DIRECTV has more TV packages to choose from and offers a cheaper base package than DIRECTV STREAM. For a look at DIRECTV vs. DIRECTV STREAM channels, check out our DIRECTV channel guide and full DIRECTV STREAM channel guide.

DIRECTV plans and pricing

¹ for 12 mos. plus taxes w/ 24-mo. agmt. Autopay & Paperless bill req’d. Pay $69.99/mo plus taxes until discounts start. Prices higher in 2nd year.*

² for 12 mos. plus taxes and RSN Fee w/ 24-mo. agmt. Autopay & Paperless bill req’d. Pay $74.99/mo plus taxes until discounts start. Prices higher in 2nd year. Regional Sports Fee up to $9.99/mo. is extra & applies.*

³ for 12 mos. plus taxes and RSN Fee w/ 24-mo. agmt. Autopay & Paperless bill req’d. Pay $84.99/mo plus taxes until discounts start. Prices higher in 2nd year. Regional Sports Fee up to $9.99/mo. is extra & applies.*

⁴ for 12 mos. plus taxes and RSN Fee w/ 24-mo. agmt. Autopay & Paperless bill req’d. Pay $89.99/mo plus taxes until discounts start. Prices higher in 2nd year. Regional Sports Fee up to $9.99/mo. is extra & applies.*

⁵ for 12 mos. plus taxes and RSN Fee w/ 24-mo. agmt. Autopay & Paperless bill req’d. Pay $139.99/mo plus taxes until discounts start. Prices higher in 2nd year. Regional Sports Fee up to $9.99/mo. is extra & applies.*

*$19.95 ACTIVATION, EARLY TERMINATION FEE OF $20/MO. FOR EACH MONTH REMAINING ON AGMT., EQUIPMENT NON-RETURN & ADD’L FEES APPLY. Price after $5/mo. autopay & paperless bill discount for 12 mos. Discount starts w/in 3 bills. New approved residential customers only (equipment lease req’d). Credit card req’d (except MA & PA). Restr’s apply. Offer Details

DIRECTV STREAM plans and pricing

DIRECTV STREAM recommends a minimum internet speed of 8Mbps per stream for optimal viewing.
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DIRECTV STREAM requires high speed internet. Minimum internet speed of 8Mbps per stream recommended for optimal viewing.

*DIRECTV STREAM: Service subject to DIRECTV STREAM terms and conditions (see directv.com/legal/).Compatible device req’d. Residential U.S. customers only (excludes Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands). Your DIRECTV STREAM service renews monthly at the prevailing rate, charged to your payment method on file unless you cancel. Once you’ve canceled, you can access DIRECTV STREAM through the remaining monthly period. New customers who cancel service in the first 14 days will receive a full refund. Otherwise, no refunds or credits for any partial-month periods or unwatched content. Returning customers who disconnected service within previous 12 months are not eligible for a refund. DIRECTV STREAM Device: Device for well-qualified customers $5/mo. for 24 mos. on 0% APR installment agreement; otherwise $120 each. Applicable taxes due at sale. Non-qualified customers must purchase devices up front. Purchased devices may be returned within 14 days for a full refund. Devices purchased on installment agreement subject to additional terms and conditions. See cancellation policy at directv.com/legal/directv-stream-cancellation-policy/ for more details. 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.  Limits: Offers may not be available through all channels and in select areas. Programming subject to blackout restrictions Pricing, channels, features, and terms are subject to change & may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. See directv.com/stream/ for details.

¹HBO Max: Access HBO Max through HBO Max app or hbomax.com with your DIRECTV log-in credentials. HBO Max also includes HBO channels and On Demand on DIRECTV STREAM. Data rates may apply for app download/usage.  Compatible device or browser required. Use of HBO Max is subject to its own terms and conditions, see hbomax.com/terms-of-use for details. Programming and content subj. to change. Upon cancellation of your video service you may lose access to HBO Max. Limits: Access to one HBO Max account per DIRECTV account holder. May not be stackable w/other offers, credits or discounts. To learn more, visit directv.com/hbomax. HBO MAX is used under license.

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DIRECTV service requires a receiver for each device in your home and luckily, the first one is on them. Each additional device is available for rental for $7/mo.* DIRECTV STREAM, on the other hand, can be streamed on almost any device that can access the internet. You can also rent a streaming device from DIRECTV STREAM for $5/mo. or $120 upfront.

DIRECTV comes with a significant price increase after the first 12 months — $25-$70/mo. depending on the plan. DIRECTV STREAM doesn’t have any contracts attached to it, and the price doesn’t increase. Broadcast fees for both services are included in the advertised price.

DIRECTV vs DIRECTV STREAM’s most popular plan

• DIRECTV ENTERTAINMENT

  Starting at $64.99/mo.*, this introductory plan starts with over 160 channels. Genie HD DVR is included with up to 200 hours of storage space.

• DIRECTV STREAM ENTERTAINMENT

  Starting at $69.99/mo.*, you’ll get over 65 channels and access to 40,000 on-demand titles. 20 hours of DVR storage is included with your service as well.

Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 08/26/21.