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DIRECTV via Internet is a live TV streaming service that competes directly with cable and satellite services. With DIRECTV via Internet, cord-cutters don’t have to give up live TV. But will you still save money cutting the cord when you sign up for this service? Let’s examine how much DIRECTV via Internet costs monthly and what you’ll get for your money.

How Much Is DIRECTV via Internet per Month?

DIRECTV via Internet offers four basic plans: ENTERTAINMENT, CHOICE, ULTIMATE, and PREMIER. Each package is bigger than the last, with more channels and a higher price.

Plan Features Price (for 24 months)
DIRECTV ENTERTAINMENT
  • 75+ channels
  • 60,000+ On Demand movies & shows
  • First Gemini device included
  • Unlimited cloud DVR recordings
$69.99 per month
DIRECTV CHOICE
  • 105+ channels
  • 70,000+ On Demand movies & shows
  • First Gemini device included
  • Regional Sports Networks included
  • Unlimited cloud DVR recordings
$84.99 per month
DIRECTV ULTIMATE
  • 140+ channels
  • 80,000+ On Demand movies & shows
  • First Gemini device included
  • Regional Sports Networks included
  • Unlimited cloud DVR recordings
$114.99 per month
DIRECTV PREMIER
  • 150+ channels
  • Max, SHOWTIME, STARZ, and Cinemax included
  • 90,000+ On Demand movies & shows
  • First Gemini device included
  • Regional Sports Networks included
  • Unlimited cloud DVR recordings
$159.99 per month

Which DIRECTV subscription plan should you choose? It’s worth taking a closer look at each plan. For details on what we like best about the bundles, check out our DIRECTV review.

DIRECTV channel guide screen
DIRECTV running in a web browser

DIRECTV via Internet Deals

DIRECTV changes its discounts and deals often. Right now, DIRECTV via Internet is throwing in Max, SHOWTIME, STARZ, and MGM+ with the ENTERTAINMENT through ULTIMATE packages free for three months. So, you can add that to the list of perks you'll get when you choose DIRECTV via Internet as your cable TV replacement.

DIRECTV - iOS testing
DIRECTV on a mobile device

What Is DIRECTV via Internet? How Does it Work?

DIRECTV via Internet is a live TV streaming service. The idea is that DIRECTV is a cable alternative, so instead of signing up for cable or satellite TV, you can get DIRECTV via Internet.

Why would you choose DIRECTV over cable or satellite? For starters, it offers the same basic features. Like cable, DIRECTV via Internet comes with live network TV channels, including local channels, sports channels, news channels, and all the rest of your favorites. You can channel surf, record things on DVR, and do all the other good stuff you can do with cable. As with cable, the channels are bundled together and sold in big chunks.

Streaming services such as DIRECTV via Internet have a few advantages over cable. Since they stream online, you can watch them on all sorts of connected devices — including mobile devices. You won’t have to worry about a cable box (or any pesky cable box fees), and you’ll be able to watch DIRECTV via Internet on all your smart TVs and streaming devices. Since there are no contracts, you can call it quits anytime.

We tested DIRECTV App on a Roku TV
DIRECTV App on a Roku TV

DIRECTV competes with other live TV streaming services, such as Sling TV. DIRECTV’s competition doesn't vary too wildly — YouTube TV’s prices are similar to DIRECTV, for example, and Hulu’s channel list includes many of the same networks as DIRECTV — but there are some important differences, which is why we review all of the options to rate them and rank the best streaming services.

DIRECTV via Internet Channels

DIRECTV has an impressive channel lineup. One of its selling points is its strong sports coverage, including regional sports networks. Regardless of where you live, DIRECTV is likely to be one of your best bets for watching baseball without cable. DIRECTV’s channel selection also includes some hard-to-find networks. For example, DIRECTV is one of the few good options for watching RFD-TV without cable.

CHANNELS ENTERTAINMENT CHOICE™ ULTIMATE PREMIER
ABC
CBS
FOX
NBC
My9
Select Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) — coverage varies by location
ACC Network
AccuWeather
AMC
American Heroes Channel
Animal Planet
Antena 3 Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Arirang TV Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Aspire
Atres Series Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
AXS tv
Azteca Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Baby TV Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
BabyFirst
Bandamax Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
BBC America
BBC World News
BET
BET Her
Big Ten Network (BTN)
Black News Channel
Bloomberg Television
Boomerang
Bravo
C-SPAN
C-SPAN 2
Canal 22 Internacional Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Caracol TV Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Cartoon Network (including Adult Swim)
CBS Sports Network
Centroamerica TV Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Cheddar News
Cine Estelar Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Cine Mexicano Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Cine Nostalgia Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Cine Latino Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Action Max Add-on Promotion Promotion
Cinemax Add-on Promotion Promotion
CLEO TV
CMT
CNBC
CNBC World
CNN en Español
CNN
CNN International
Comedy Central
Comedy.tv
Cooking Channel
Crime + Investigation Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
CTS (Christian Television System) Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
De Pelicula Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
De Pelicula Clásico Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Destination America
Discovery en Español Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Familia Discovery Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Discovery Family
Discovery
Discovery Life
Disney Channel
Disney Junior
Disney XD
DIY Network
E!
EBS (Ethiopian Broadcast System) Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Ecuador TV Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Ecuavisa Internacional Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Enlace Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Epix 2 Promotion Promotion Promotion Promotion
Epix Promotion Promotion Promotion Promotion
Epix Hits Promotion Promotion Promotion Promotion
ESPN Deportes Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
ESPN
ESPN2
ESPNews
ESPN U
Estrella TV Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Film 24H Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
FM
Food Network
FORO TV Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
FOX Business
FOX Sports Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
FOX Life Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Fox News
FS1
FS2
Freeform
Fuse
FX
FXM
FXX
fyi
GAC Family
Galavisión
Game Show Network (GSN)
Globo Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Golf Channel
GolTV Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Hallmark Channel
Hallmark Drama Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Add-on Add-on
HBO Add-on Promotion Promotion
HBO Family Add-on Promotion Promotion
HBO Latino Add-on Promotion Promotion
HBO 2 Add-on Promotion Promotion
HDNet Movies Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
H&I (Heroes & Icons)
HGTV
History en Español Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
History
HITN Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
HLN
¡HOLA! TV Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
HSN (Home Shopping Network)
HONVIETV Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
IFC
Investigation Discovery
Jewelry Television
Jewish Life TV
Justice Central
KBS World Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Lifetime
LMN
Logo
MBC Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
MBN Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
MegaTV Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
MGM Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
MLB Network
MotorTrend
MSNBC
MTV Classic
MTV Live Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
MTV 2
Multimedios Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Nat Geo Wild
Nat Geo mundo Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
National Geographic
National Geographic Korea Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
NBA League Pass Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
NBA TV
NBCSN
Newsmax TV
NewsNation
NHL Network
Nick Jr.
Nickelodeon
NickToons
NTN24 Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Nuestra Tele Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Olympic Channel
Once Mexico Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
One America News Network
Ovation HD
OWN
Oxygen
Paramount Network
Pasiones Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
PBS Kids
Peru Magico Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Pop
QVC
QVC 2
Reelz
Revolt
RFD TV
S Channel Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
SBS Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
SBS Plus Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
SBTN Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
SCI (Science)
SEC Network
SHOP LC
ShortsTV Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Showtime 2 Add-on Promotion Promotion
Showtime 2 Add-on Promotion Promotion
Showtime Extreme Add-on Promotion Promotion
Smithsonian Channel Add-on Add-on
Sony Movies Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Sportsman Channel
Sportv Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
STARZ Promotion Promotion Promotion
STARZ Encore Action Promotion Promotion
STARZ Encore Black Promotion Promotion
STARZ Encore Classic Promotion Promotion
STARZ Encore Family Promotion Promotion
STARZ Encore Promotion Promotion
STARZ Encore Suspense Promotion Promotion
STARZ Encore West Promotion Promotion
STARZ Encore Westerns Promotion Promotion
STARZ Kids & Family HD Promotion Promotion Promotion
Sundance TV
SUR Perú Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
SyFy
TAN Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Tastemade
TBS
TCM
TeenNick
Telecentro Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Telefe Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Telemundo Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Tennis Channel
The Weather Channel
TLC
TNT
Tr3s Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Trvl (Travel Channel)
truTV
TUDN Add-on Add-on
TV Chile Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
TV Land
TV One
TVe Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
TVG
TViet Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
TVV Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
TyC Sports Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
UniMás Add-on
Universal Kids
Universo Add-on Add-on
Univision
Univision tnovelas Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
UPtv
USA
VePlus Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
VGN TV Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
VH1
Vice
Videorola Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Vien Thao Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
ViendoMovies Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Viet Face Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
VIETV Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
Vme Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
WAPA Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
WE tv
YTN Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
ZooMoo Add-on Add-on Add-on Add-on
DIRECTV's channel guide on iOS
DIRECTV’s channel guide as seen in the iOS app

DIRECTV via Internet On-Demand Content

Though it’s a live TV streaming service, DIRECTV isn't just about watching channels like Comedy Central, FS1, and Adult Swim without cable. DIRECTV also offers on-demand content, including hit movies and popular TV shows.

Are There Commercials on DIRECTV via Internet?

DIRECTV offers live TV, just like cable. And just as with cable, the live networks have commercial breaks with ads. That doesn’t change, but you can always turn to DIRECTV’s ad-free on-demand content or use its cloud DVR feature to fast-forward through commercial breaks in recorded content.

What Devices Work With the DIRECTV App?

A big reason live TV streaming services such as DIRECTV are so exciting is they don’t tie you to a cable box. You can use DIRECTV on all sorts of smart TVs and streaming devices, not to mention smartphones, tablets, and computers.

Platform/Device Can I get the DIRECTV app?
Roku devices Yes
Fire TV devices (including Fire TV Stick) Yes
Android TV devices Yes
Apple TV devices Yes
Samsung Smart TVs Yes
iOS devices (iPhones and iPads) Yes
Android devices Yes
Web browser (desktop and laptop computers) Yes

Once you sign up for DIRECTV, you can just download the DIRECTV app on any compatible device and sign in. You can use the same account on multiple devices.

If you don’t have a device already, you may want to consider DIRECTV’s own hardware. The DIRECTV Gemini device uses a version of Android TV, so it will look familiar if you’re used to using an Nvidia Shield TV, a Sony smart TV, or one of the other devices that use Android TV. The DIRECTV device has a voice remote powered by Google, and it will run all your major streaming services, including Netflix, Paramount Plus, and Peacock.

DIRECTV device
Unboxing DIRECTV's optional streaming box device

DIRECTV via Internet Features

DIRECTV offers more than just tons of live TV and on-demand content. You’ll find plenty of perks here too, such as the impressive DVR feature and the ability to stream on multiple devices at the same time.

DIRECTV Key Features

  • Fast and easy installation
  • No satellite dish required
  • 4K streaming quality on the Gemini device
  • Unlimited cloud DVR recordings
  • Two-year price lock guaranteed

DIRECTV via Internet FAQs

How much does DIRECTV via Internet cost?

DIRECTV via Internet prices start at $69.99 per month for 24 months for the ENTERTAINMENT plan and go up to $159.99 per month for 24 months for the PREMIER plan.

Does DIRECTV via Internet have contracts?

DIRECTV via Internet requires a 24-month agreement.

Does DIRECTV via Internet have a DVR?

DIRECTV via Internet comes equipped with unlimited cloud DVR recordings.