DIRECTV review

DIRECTV ranks fifth because it offers both the biggest traditional lineup in this list and the most flexible way to buy less. Its US App Store listing describes traditional streaming packages with up to 185+ channels, each including local channels, regional sports and live news where available, thousands of on-demand titles and Unlimited Cloud DVR. For smaller budgets, Genre Packs split the lineup by interest: MySports carries 20+ sports networks such as MLB Network, NFL Network and NBA TV plus the ESPN Unlimited plan, MyEntertainment bundles 60+ channels with Disney+, Hulu Basic and HBO Max Basic with Ads, and MiEspañol covers 60+ Spanish-language channels. MyFree DIRECTV adds 160+ free live channels with no credit card. Paid services come with a 5-day free trial and no annual contract. Out-of-home viewing is limited to 3 streams. DIRECTV's pricing pages blocked our checks, so its price is pending. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Viewers who want the largest traditional package or a single genre pack

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending); MyFree DIRECTV is free.

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Traditional streaming packages with up to 185+ channels, local channels and regional sports where available
• Genre Packs: MySports, MyEntertainment, MyNews, MiEspañol and MyKids
• MySports pack with 20+ sports networks plus the ESPN Unlimited plan
• Unlimited Cloud DVR on every traditional package
• MyFree DIRECTV with 160+ free live channels and no credit card

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Largest documented traditional lineup in this list at up to 185+ channels
• Strength: Genre Packs let you pay for sports, news or Spanish channels only
• Strength: 5-day free trial on paid services and no annual contract
• Weakness: DIRECTV's pricing pages could not be checked from our location, so the price is pending
• Weakness: Limited to 3 concurrent out-of-home streams
• Weakness: Local channels vary by market and the device may need to be in the billing region

Key facts

• Top package: Up to 185+ channels
• Free tier: MyFree DIRECTV, 160+ channels
• DVR: Unlimited Cloud DVR
• Free trial: 5 days on paid services
• App Store rating: 4.6 from 631K ratings

Where it ranks

DIRECTV is No. 4 in our Best Live TV Streaming Services verdict.