Verizon Fios vs DIRECTV Now

Verizon Fios is a reliable internet provider with lightning fast speeds and bundle options. How does it compare to DIRECTV Now? Read our comparison chart below.

Verizon Fios provides fiber optic internet service with lightning fast speeds. Prices start at $39.99/mo and is guaranteed for 2 years. There are also bundle options for TV and phone services. Coverage is limited to certain states.

While DIRECTV Now is AT&T’s streaming live TV app. It’s compatible with most smart devices, and is also one of the cheaper pay-TV providers. There’s no contract, so you can pay month-to-month without having to worry about equipment fees, or early termination fees.

Compare Verizon Fios with DIRECTV Now, side-by-side.

	Verizon Fios	DIRECTV Now
	SPECIAL OFFER Verizon Online Only: Waive Set-Up Fee. $99.99 Value - Learn More Read Verizon Fios Review	SPECIAL OFFER DIRECTV Now Deals - Learn More
	Benefits and Features
DVR	Three DVR options available. Single Room DVR records 2 shows at a time, with 20 hours HD recording, for $12/month. You can only watch recordings on the main TV. Enhanced Multi Room DVR service records 6 shows at a time, and has 100 hours of HD storage. It costs $20/month. Their Premium Service records up to 12 shows at a time, and has up to 200 hours of HD recordings. It costs $30/month.	True Cloud DVR (in development)
Packages	Local TV ($10/month): 10 channels Custom TV ($64.99/month): 155+ channels Preferred TV HD ($74.99/month): 255+ channels Extreme TV HD ($79.99/month): 330+ channels Ultimate TV HD ($89.99/month): 425+ channels 📞 855-618-0597	Live A Little ($35/month): 60+ channels Just Right ($50/month): 80+ channels Go Big ($60/month): 100+ channels Gotta Have It ($70/month): 120+ channels 📞 855-716-4737
Cancellation	No early termination fees. All equipments must be returned within 30 days. Unreturned equipment fees apply.	No early termination fees. No refunds for prepaid or partial months of service.
Contract	No contract.	No contract.
Installation	Standard professional installation $99.99.	App-based TV service, can be installed on most smart devices.
Autopay	Sign up for autopay feature via the My Fios app or My Verizon account online. Accepts bank account, debit and credit card.	Payments are automatically deducted from debit or credit card on file.
Receiver Fee	Set-Top Box ($12/month) per TV, Fios Wireless Router ($10/month)	No equipment rental fee.
Regional Sports Fee	Regional Sports Network Fee (up to $6.39/month, varies depending on location)	No regional sports fee.
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Pros & Cons	Pros: Fast internet speed Unlimited data 2-year price guarantee Cons: Limited coverage area
Bottom Line	Reliable internet provider with lightning fast speeds and bundle options... Read full review
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	Verizon Online Only: Waive Set-Up Fee. $99.99 Value Verizon Up to $500 Early Termination Fee Credit 100/100 Mbps Internet for $39.99/month for one year	DIRECTV Now Deals Compare DIRECTV NOW Packages
Verizon Fios: Pricing information from published website as of 2/7/2018. 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.

Still need help deciding which tv is better? Read the in-depth reviews below. You may also be interested in comparing Verizon Fios or Sling.

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