DIRECTV Now
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- Live A Little ($35/month): 60+ channels
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Highlights
DVR
True Cloud DVR (in development)
True Cloud DVR (in development)
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Packages
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Cancellation
No early termination fees. No refunds for prepaid or partial months of service.
No early termination fees. No refunds for prepaid or partial months of service.
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Contract
No contract.
No contract.
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Installation
App-based TV service, can be installed on most smart devices.
App-based TV service, can be installed on most smart devices.
Autopay
Payments are automatically deducted from debit or credit card on file.
Payments are automatically deducted from debit or credit card on file.
Receiver Fee
No equipment rental fee.
No equipment rental fee.
Regional Sports Fee
No regional sports fee.
No regional sports fee.
Pricing information including fees, features and contract length was obtained on April 12, 2018 from published websites and is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed.
DIRECTV Now | DIRECTV | |
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Benefits and Features | ||
| DVR | True Cloud DVR (in development) | Genie HD-DVR can record up to 5 simultaneous recordings. 1 TB storage space for 200 hours of HD or 800 hours of SD recording. Paired with receivers (Mini Genie) to connect up to 8 TV sets, however only 4 active viewings at one time. |
| Packages |
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| Cancellation | No early termination fees. No refunds for prepaid or partial months of service. | Early termination fees are $20 for each remaining month left in contract. All equipment is leased and must be returned, unreturned equipment fees apply. |
| Contract | No contract. | User agreement requires a base TV package of $64.99/month for a 24-month contract minimum. Promotional pricing only applies for first 12 months; regular pricing applies after. |
| Installation | App-based TV service, can be installed on most smart devices. | Standard professional installation included in up to 4 rooms only; additional installations cost extra. |
| Autopay | Payments are automatically deducted from debit or credit card on file. | $5/month discount for the first 12 months if you sign up for DIRECTV autopay feature. Autopay can be setup with bank account, debit card, or credit card. |
| Receiver Fee | No equipment rental fee. | Equipment rental fee of $7/month for each receiver on account. |
| Regional Sports Fee | No regional sports fee. | Up to $7.29/month may apply (varies depending on location) |
| Learn More | Learn More | |
DIRECTV Now: Pricing information including fees, features and contract length was obtained on April 12, 2018 from published websites and is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed. DIRECTV: Pricing information including fees, features and contract length was obtained on November 5, 2022 from published websites and is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed. | ||
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