Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Updated October 18, 2026 • By Isabella Endrinal
AGMTW score, out of 10
DIRECTV with Paramount+ attached, worth it only if you were buying Paramount+ anyway.
Value for money7.4
DIRECTV with Paramount+ added. Only worth it if you wanted Paramount+ anyway.
$98.98 a month. The cheapest bundle in the same category is $60 ($38.98 less). Weighed against what it carries (content 8.9/10), that comes to 7.4 on value.
Content quality8.9
16 of the 20 most-watched cable channels, missing only History, Game Show Network, INSP and A&E.
Carries 16 of the 20 most-watched cable channels. Missing: History, Game Show Network, INSP and A&E.
Apps and devices7.3
Solid app, available on 7 of the 12 major devices.
Rated 4.63 on iPhone and 4.12 on Android. Works on 7 of 12 devices.
Streaming quality8.5
1080p with surround sound; no 4K tier.
Base plan streams in 1080p with 5.1 sound.
With the DirecTV & Paramount+ Premium bundle, you get both Paramount+ and Showtime originals (including current fan favorites Yellowjackets and Star Trek) and local CBS channels added to your DirecTV package of choice. You also get access to Showtime’s roster of live sporting events, which cover boxing, MMA, and football, to name a few. Once you purchase the bundle, DirecTV automatically adds it to your channel lineup and lets you use your DirecTV credentials to log in to the Paramount+ app.
DirecTV varies its promotions. At the moment, new subscribers on the Entertainment, Choice, or Ultimate packages get three months of Paramount+ Premium included, alongside HBO Max, Starz, Cinemax, and MGM+. After that the add-on bills at its regular $13.99/month on top of your base package, which starts at $84.99/month for Entertainment.
With the DirecTV & Paramount+ Premium bundle, you get both Paramount+ and Showtime originals (including current fan favorites Yellowjackets and Star Trek) and local CBS channels added to your DirecTV package of choice. You also get access to Showtime's roster of live sporting events, which cover boxing, MMA, and football, to name a few. Once you purchase the bundle, DirecTV automatically adds it to your channel lineup and lets you use your DirecTV credentials to log in to the Paramount+ app.
DirecTV varies its promotions. At the moment, new subscribers on the Entertainment, Choice, or Ultimate packages get three months of Paramount+ Premium included, alongside HBO Max, Starz, Cinemax, and MGM+. After that the add-on bills at its regular $13.99/month on top of your base package, which starts at $84.99/month for Entertainment.
How much does DirecTV & Paramount+ Premium Bundle cost?
DirecTV & Paramount+ Premium Bundle starts at $98.98/month.
Does DirecTV & Paramount+ Premium Bundle have a free trial?
DirecTV & Paramount+ Premium Bundle does not currently offer a free trial.
What devices support DirecTV & Paramount+ Premium Bundle?
DirecTV & Paramount+ Premium Bundle is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, Roku, Samsung TV.
Can I cancel DirecTV & Paramount+ Premium Bundle anytime?
DirecTV & Paramount+ Premium Bundle is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.
Is DirecTV & Paramount+ Premium Bundle worth it?
With the DirecTV & Paramount+ Premium bundle, you get both Paramount+ and Showtime originals (including current fan favorites Yellowjackets and Star Trek) and local CBS channels added to your DirecTV package of choice. You also get access to Showtime's roster of live sporting events, which cover boxing, MMA, and football, to name a few. Once you purchase the bundle, DirecTV automatically adds it to your channel lineup and lets you use your DirecTV credentials to log in to the Paramount+ app. DirecTV varies its promotions. At the moment, new subscribers on the Entertainment, Choice, or Ultimate packages get three months of Paramount+ Premium included, alongside HBO Max, Starz, Cinemax, and MGM+. After that the add-on bills at its regular $13.99/month on top of your base package, which starts at $84.99/month for Entertainment.
Four criteria, each scored out of 10. The overall score is their weighted average: content 50%, value 20%, apps 20%, streaming quality 10%.
Value for money
0The most expensive service of its kind.
10The cheapest service of its kind, with full content.
Content quality
0None of the 20 most-watched cable channels, or nothing from our recommended list.
10All 20 channels, or the deepest catalog of titles we recommend.
Apps and devices
0A one-star app that runs on none of the 12 major devices.
10Five-star apps on all 12 major devices.
Streaming quality
0Below 720p.
104K on the plan we price.