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• AT&T TV was rebranded in 2021 as DIRECTV STREAM and is now marketed by DIRECTV as two delivery options: DIRECTV via Internet (streaming, no annual contract) and DIRECTV via Satellite (dish service). Evaluate current DIRECTV plans and terms rather than legacy AT&T TV offers.
• DIRECTV’s current core tiers are Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier. Typical base prices generally range from the high-$70s to the $180s per month before taxes/fees and vary by delivery method, promos, equipment, and market; regional sports fees may apply on eligible packages in some areas (packages; legal & fees).
• The old “one year of HBO Max with AT&T TV” promotion is defunct. Today, Max is offered via paid add-ons and bundles — e.g., Max returned to Prime Video Channels, Verizon launched a Netflix & Max (with ads) bundle, and Disney + WBD announced a Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle.

DIRECTV’s current lineup replaces AT&T TV and spans two delivery types. DIRECTV via Internet operates month-to-month with no annual contract and includes cloud DVR, while DIRECTV via Satellite uses the same package names with professional installation and additional receiver fees. Pricing and fees can include a Regional Sports Fee on eligible tiers in select markets; always check the current offer and legal pages for exact terms (Internet packages; Satellite packages; legal). AT&T no longer sells U‑verse TV to new customers (U‑verse status). Customer satisfaction for subscription TV remains mixed industry‑wide — ACSI shows the category clustered in the 60s–low 70s, and J.D. Power’s latest U.S. Television Service Provider rankings continue to highlight gaps in value and billing/communications. Recent rules also matter: the FCC adopted “all‑in” pricing disclosures for cable/DBS ads/bills and banned cable/DBS early termination fees, while California’s junk‑fees law requires total‑price advertising — all of which affect how TV pricing is presented (FCC all‑in pricing; ETF ban; CA junk fees).

DIRECTV (the successor to AT&T TV) offers national live TV via Internet and Satellite with the same core tiers (Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, Premier). Internet service is contract‑free; Satellite commonly features installation and receiver fees. Expect location‑based RSN fees on eligible plans and rotating promos; verify your ZIP‑specific pricing and fees on the official pages (TV providers; bundles; DIRECTV via Internet; DIRECTV via Satellite; legal).

DIRECTV vs. The Competition 

Information accurate as of 2025

*J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Wireline Satisfaction Studies (Television Service) regional rankings on a 1,000-point scale.

DIRECTV vs. Spectrum 

Spectrum centers its lineup on TV Select Signature with optional add-ons (e.g., Sports View, premiums, international). Spectrum typically has no annual contract but adds broadcast TV and, in some markets, RSN surcharges, plus equipment/Cloud DVR fees. DIRECTV via Internet (the successor to AT&T TV) is also no‑contract and includes cloud DVR; Choice and higher tiers carry many RSNs where available, and an RSN fee may apply by ZIP (DIRECTV via Internet; fees).

DIRECTV  vs. DISH TV

Dish TV organizes plans around America’s Top 120/120+/200/250 and is known for a 2‑year price guarantee; equipment and per‑TV fees apply and a term agreement is typically required. By contrast, DIRECTV via Internet (formerly AT&T TV) is a no‑annual‑contract streaming option with cloud DVR. Sports fans should verify in‑market RSN availability before choosing a provider, as carriage differs by platform (DIRECTV channels).

DIRECTV  vs. Verizon Fios

Like DIRECTV via Internet, Verizon typically does not require an annual contract for Fios TV. Packages vary by market (e.g., Your Fios TV, More Fios TV, The Most Fios TV), and equipment/DVR charges plus broadcast/RSN surcharges may apply. Fios TV often scores well on satisfaction relative to cable peers, while overall pay‑TV satisfaction remains modest on ACSI’s 0–100 scale (ACSI Subscription TV).

AT&T TV FAQ 

Methodology

We evaluated DIRECTV (formerly AT&T TV) based on customer satisfaction, industry benchmarks, starting package price, starting channels and contract length to determine Reviews.com scores and create our best TV provider reviews. We also account for relevant regulatory shifts that affect pricing and contracts (e.g., FCC all‑in pricing and ETF bans for cable/DBS). To compare TV providers with other brands across the board, we calculate each Reviews.com score based on the following:

• Customer Satisfaction: Reviews.com used J.D. Power’s 2020 Residential Television Service Provider Satisfaction Study as updated by the latest U.S. Wireline Satisfaction Studies to calculate an average view of TV providers across applicable regions.
• Starting Price: TV service providers that had lower starting prices for basic packages received higher scores than providers with higher prices for basic service. 
• Available Channels: To offset the value of TV providers’ starting prices, we compared the number of channels available in the basic packages. If the provider had plenty of channels, but a higher starting price, these two scores balanced it out.
• ACSI Score: We used the American Consumer Satisfaction Index benchmarks to review each TV provider’s satisfaction index against the industry benchmark.
• Contract: Reviews.com researched the required contract length for each TV service provider. If a provider had more flexibility in its requirements — such as no contract requirements — then it received a higher score.

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