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DIRECTV: Price, Plans, Trial, Channels

Updated July 18, 2026 • By Bilal Zouheir

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Starting price $89.99/month

Free trial 5 days

Channels 80+

Devices 7+

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5-day free trial available

Named the “best all-around streaming service for cord-cutters” by Rolling Stone, DIRECTV tries to be all the good things about cable without any of the hassle. It has a big selection of channels, possibly the best stream quality in the market, and great DVR capability. For example, unlike with competitor Youtube TV, your DVR recordings on DirecTV will be the same quality as the live stream (often in 4K). The service also comes with a decent monthly price tag, and Netflix-style practicality that allows you to stream Live TV from anywhere by downloading the app. Within your home, you can stream on up to 20 devices (!), and from outside your home you can stream on up to three devices.

What Channels Does DIRECTV Carry? (138+ Channels)

DIRECTV carries 138 channels ( total), including ABC, ACC Digital Network, AccuWeather, Alien Nation, AMC, Anger Management, and more.

ABC
ACC Digital Network
AccuWeather
Alien Nation
AMC
Anger Management
Animal Planet
Are We There Yet?
Ax Men
AXS TV
BABY FIRST
BBC America
BET
Big 12
Bloomberg TV
Bob Ross
Boomerang
Bravo
BUZZR
C-SPAN
C-SPAN2
Cartoon Network
CBS
CBS local channels
Cheddar News
Cleo TV
CMT
CNBC
CNN
CNN en Espanol
CNN International
Comedy Central
Comedy Dynamics
Court TV
Crime 360
Curiosity Now
CW
Daystar HD
Declassified
Discovery Channel
Duck Dynasty
E! Entertainment
EarthxTV
Ebony TV
El Rey Rebel
ESPN
ESPN Deportes
ESPN2
ESPNews
ESPNU
FMC
Food Network
FOX
Fox Business Network
Fox News Channel
FOX SOUL
Fox Sports 1 (FS1)
Fox Weather
Freeform
FUEL TV
Fuse Music
FX
FXX
Galavision
Hallmark Channel
Hallmark Mystery
HerSphere
HGTV
HLN
Home Shopping Network
HSN
IFC
Investigation Discovery (ID)
ION
ION Television
Jewelry Television
Lifetime
Lionsgate Collection
MeatEater TV
MotorTrend
MovieSphere
MSNBC
MTV
MTV2
NBA TV
NBC
NBC local channels
News Nation
Newsmax
Nick Jr.
Nickelodeon
One America News
Ovation
Oxygen True Crime
Paramount Network
PBS
PBS Kids
PBS local channels
Poker GO
Pursuit Channel
QVC
QVC2
QVC3
Racing America
REELZ
REVOLT
RFD-TV
RSNs
Scientology Network
Scripps News
Shop LC
Somos Novelas
SportsGrid
Start TV
SundanceTV
SYFY
Tastemade Home
Tastemade Travel
TBS
TCM
TeenNick
Telemundo local channels
The First
TheGrio
TLC
TNA
TNT
TruTV
TV Land
TV One
Univision
Up TV
USA Network
VH1
Waypoint TV
WE tv
Women’s Sports Network
Yahoo! Finance

What Devices Support DIRECTV?

Amazon Fire TV
Android
Android TV
Apple TV
IOS
Roku
Samsung TV

Payment Options

Amazon Appstore
Credit card
Debit card
Paypal
Retailer gift card
Roku Channel Store

DIRECTV Features

20 screen streams
4k
Ad-free option
DVR
Limited DVR
Live TV streaming
Local channels
Monthly subscription
On-demand content
Parental controls
Picture in picture
Trial
Unlimited DVR
Works with VPN

Specialty

International channels
Lifestyle
News
Old TV shows
RSNs
Soccer
Sports

About DIRECTV

After confusing beginnings that included many names: AT&T TV Now, DirecTV Now, and AT&T WatchTV, AT&T TV, this service, now called DirecTV, is the final Live TV offering from the telecom operator.

Who Is DIRECTV For?

DirecTV is a Live TV streaming platform with a twist: you can download the app on any of your existing devices, or for a $120, you can get a box with a custom remote control for the service. But without the box, DirecTV functions like a Netflix or Hulu, allowing you to stream Live TV from anywhere by downloading the app. Within your home, you can stream on up to 20 devices (!), and from outside your home you can stream on up to three devices.

Is DIRECTV Worth It?

DirecTV is a Live TV streaming platform with a twist: you can download the app on any of your existing devices, or if you choose, you can get a "Gemini Air" box with a custom remote control for the service. But without the box, DirecTV functions like a Netflix or Hulu, allowing you to stream Live TV from anywhere by downloading the app. Within your home, you can stream on up to 20 devices (!), and from outside your home you can stream on up to three devices.

Frequently Asked Questions About DIRECTV

How much does DIRECTV cost?

DIRECTV starts at $89.99/month.

Does DIRECTV have a free trial?

Yes. DIRECTV currently offers a 5-day free trial for new subscribers.

What channels does DIRECTV include?

DIRECTV carries 138 channels, including ABC, ACC Digital Network, AccuWeather, Alien Nation, AMC, and more.

What devices support DIRECTV?

DIRECTV is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, Roku, Samsung TV.

Can I cancel DIRECTV anytime?

DIRECTV is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.

Is DIRECTV worth it?

About the author

Bilal Zouheir

Bilal Zouheir is the founder of A Good Movie to Watch. He is US-based and a member of the Nevada Film Critics Society. He grew up in Morocco, where he learned English from watching movies. Bilal's work with A Good Movie to Watch is focused on offering an alternative to streaming algorithms, which are often used as commercial tools by streaming services.