DIRECTV provides satellite and streaming TV subscription services. DIRECTV STREAM is their broadband video service that lets customers watch live television and television programming on demand at the click of a button without the need for a satellite dish or a contract with the company. But is DIRECTV STREAM really free? Perhaps it is time to take a look.
What is DIRECTV STREAM?
DIRECTV STREAM is a streaming television service that is operated by DIRECTV. It offers many of the same TV channels and features as the DIRECTV satellite service, including:
- Broadcast of live television from leading channels such as ESPN, HGTV, Fox, and many more. More than one hundred forty channels are offered.
- Cloud DVR service to record shows and watch later
- Hundreds of PPV events, movies and shows, on-demand, all at the tips of your fingers.
- Support for streaming up to 20 devices in and out of the home.
DIRECTV STREAM is different from satellite in that it is streamed completely over the internet to devices such as smart TVs, phones, media players, and web browsers. There is no need for dish installation.
Which DIRECTV STREAM Packages Exist?
DIRECTV STREAM offers four channel packages with 64 to 140+ channels:
- Entertainment – $69. 99/mo and includes more than 64 channels.
- Choice – $89. 99 per month, with over 90 channels to choose from.
- Premium - $89. 99 per month for 110+ channels Ultimate - $104. 99 per month for 130+ channels
- Premier – $149. 999/mo for 140+
While there may be small variations, prices may be slightly lower for the first 3 months under promotional deals. All packages come with local channels according to your zip code. Additional features include the ability to subscribe to premium channels and in-home streaming with unlimited access for additional costs.
Is There Any DIRECTV STREAM Package That Is Free?
This means that no DIRECTV STREAM package is free. The initial package is the Entertainment package which goes for $69. 99 for the first month. So, as of now, there is no free streaming service or free trial for DIRECTV STREAM that you can access directly from their platform.
They do not have any open-ended, free packages, but they do have what is called ‘promotional’ packages that allow you to preview specific networks for a limited time. For instance, they have in the past provided one week trials of paid channels such as HBO and SHOWTIME. However, their standard live TV packages are always paid for in some way.
Other Methods to Get DIRECTV STREAM at a minimal cost
While an ongoing free DIRECTV STREAM subscription isn't available, you do have a few options for getting their streaming service at a big discount or temporarily for free:
Free Equipment for STREAM – At the moment, when clients sign up for DIRECTV STREAM with 3+ months prepay, they get a free Chromecast or Amazon Fire TV Stick. In fact, you’d sign up for a cheaper promotional plan and the streaming device costs $30 – $50.
AT&T Wireless Unlimited Subscribers – With its wireless plan, the Unlimited Elite, the customers who subscribe to it also get DIRECTV STREAM’s Choice package for free. Since I was able to get this offer for the Choice DIRECTV STREAM package under the AT&T Wireless unlimited plan, it means that the package itself is free.
Thus, in specific detail, DIRECTV STREAM is still without a free streaming option as a matter of usual course. However, some AT&T customers or those willing to pay for several months in advance can get free or ‘heavily’ reduced devices or streaming for a period. Apart from that, you have to settle with their standard package rates for the DIRECTV STREAM service.
Conclusion
Although, free access to DIRECTV STREAM (or any other live TV streamers) is not possible in the long run, you can try to get access to the channels and programming of the service for free occasionally, For example, through the use of device deals, wireless plan add-ons or free trials. But do not expect to pay the standard price that they offer for long term use.
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