{"id":295318,"date":"2025-11-07T22:47:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T03:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=179802"},"modified":"2025-11-12T13:04:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T18:04:13","slug":"att-tv-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/entertainment\/streaming\/att-tv-review\/","title":{"rendered":"AT&#038;T TV Review of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"review\" title=\"AT&#038;T TV Review \"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reviews Report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-blog-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/about.att.com\/story\/2021\/directv_stream.html\">AT&amp;T TV was rebranded in 2021 as DIRECTV STREAM<\/a> and is now marketed by DIRECTV as two delivery options: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV via Internet<\/a> (streaming, no annual contract) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV via Satellite<\/a> (dish service). Evaluate current DIRECTV plans and terms rather than legacy AT&amp;T TV offers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DIRECTV\u2019s 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 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">packages<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">legal &amp; fees<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The old \u201cone year of HBO Max with AT&amp;T TV\u201d promotion is defunct. Today, Max is offered via paid add-ons and bundles \u2014 e.g., Max returned to <a href=\"https:\/\/press.aboutamazon.com\">Prime Video Channels<\/a>, Verizon launched a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\">Netflix &amp; Max (with ads) bundle<\/a>, and Disney + WBD announced a <a href=\"https:\/\/thewaltdisneycompany.com\">Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>DIRECTV\u2019s current lineup replaces AT&amp;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 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">Internet packages<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">Satellite packages<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">legal<\/a>). AT&amp;T no longer sells U\u2011verse TV to new customers (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.att.com\">U\u2011verse status<\/a>). Customer satisfaction for subscription TV remains mixed industry\u2011wide \u2014 ACSI shows the category clustered in the 60s\u2013low 70s, and <a class=\"achor-toggles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2024-us-wireline-satisfaction-studies\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">J.D. Power\u2019s latest U.S. Television Service Provider rankings<\/a> continue to highlight gaps in value and billing\/communications. Recent rules also matter: the FCC adopted \u201call\u2011in\u201d pricing disclosures for cable\/DBS ads\/bills and banned cable\/DBS early termination fees, while California\u2019s junk\u2011fees law requires total\u2011price advertising \u2014 all of which affect how TV pricing is presented (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">FCC all\u2011in pricing<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">ETF ban<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/oag.ca.gov\">CA junk fees<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"overview\" title=\"DIRECTV Overview\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<section id=\"block_6047afbb62e03\" class=\"block b-stats-overview\">\n    <h2 class=\"b-stats-overview-title\">DIRECTV Overview<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"b-stats-overview-grid\">\n                <div class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item\">\n            <div class=\" b-stats-overview-grid-item-title\">\n                Reviews.com Score: \n                            <\/div>\n\n            <span class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item-value\">\u2014<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item\">\n            <div class=\"tooltip b-stats-overview-grid-item-title\">\n                J.D. Power:\n                                    <span class=\"tooltip-content\">J.D. Power scores are based on surveys for customer satisfaction and product quality.<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <span class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item-value\">See latest study<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item\">\n            <div class=\" b-stats-overview-grid-item-title\">\n                ACSI Score: \n                            <\/div>\n\n            <span class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item-value\">See latest report<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item\">\n            <div class=\" b-stats-overview-grid-item-title\">\n                Stated Served:\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <span class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item-value\">50<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>DIRECTV (the successor to AT&amp;T TV) offers national live TV via Internet and Satellite with the same core tiers (Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, Premier). Internet service is contract\u2011free; Satellite commonly features installation and receiver fees. Expect location\u2011based RSN fees on eligible plans and rotating promos; verify your ZIP\u2011specific pricing and fees on the official pages (<a class=\"achor-toggles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/tv-providers\/best-cable-tv\/\">TV providers<\/a>; <a class=\"achor-toggles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-bundles\/\">bundles<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV via Internet<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV via Satellite<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">legal<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_6914cbe5c991e\" class=\"block b-pro-cons\">\n    \n    <\/section>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"highlights\" title=\"DIRECTV Highlights\"><\/span>\n    \n\n                \n<section id=\"block_6047b08a62e10\" class=\"block b-highlights-tabs\">\n    <h2 class=\"b-highlights-tabs__title\">DIRECTV Highlights<\/h2>\n    \n    <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__tabs-list\">\n        <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__tabs-list-nav\">\n                            <div class='b-highlights-tabs__tabs-list-nav-item active' data-index=\"1\"> Contract <\/div>\n                            <div class='b-highlights-tabs__tabs-list-nav-item ' data-index=\"2\"> Hardware &#038; Installation <\/div>\n                            <div class='b-highlights-tabs__tabs-list-nav-item ' data-index=\"3\"> Packages &#038; Pricing <\/div>\n                            <div class='b-highlights-tabs__tabs-list-nav-item ' data-index=\"4\"> Bundling <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"swiper-container\">\n            <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide b-highlights-tabs__slide\">\n                        <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content\" data-title=\"Contract\">\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content-alt-description\">\n                                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIRECTV via Internet is no annual contract, month\u2011to\u2011month, and you can cancel anytime (effective at the end of the billing cycle). DIRECTV via Satellite uses the same package names but includes professional installation and receiver service\/fees. Industry rules also evolved: the FCC adopted \u201call\u2011in\u201d pricing disclosures for cable\/DBS and banned cable\/DBS early termination fees with prorated credits on cancellation, improving price transparency for many TV customers (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIRECTV via Internet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Satellite<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FCC all\u2011in pricing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ETF ban<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><\/p>\n\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide b-highlights-tabs__slide\">\n                        <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content\" data-title=\"Hardware &#038; Installation\">\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content-alt-description\">\n                                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIRECTV via Internet works on popular streaming devices and DIRECTV\u2019s Gemini\/Gemini Air hardware, with cloud DVR included on most plans. DIRECTV via Satellite typically requires professional installation and per\u2011TV receiver fees; DVR service is provided via Genie\/Gemini. Confirm equipment, DVR capacity, and any per\u2011device charges in the current offer details.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/entertainment\/streaming\/best-live-tv-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">streaming<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIRECTV via Internet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Satellite<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">legal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide b-highlights-tabs__slide\">\n                        <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content\" data-title=\"Packages &#038; Pricing\">\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content-alt-description\">\n                                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIRECTV\u2019s four core tiers are Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier across both delivery types. Typical base prices often land roughly in these ranges before taxes\/fees: Entertainment (high-$70s to low-$90s), Choice (around low-$100s; RSNs included where available, RSN fee may apply), Ultimate (~$115\u2013$130+), and Premier (mid-$160s to $180+). Exact pricing, promos, included devices\/DVR, and any RSN fee vary by market and delivery method; verify live rates and terms.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entertainment: Entry tier for core news\/entertainment <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choice: Adds many regional sports networks (where offered)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimate: Larger lineup with more movies and niche networks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premier: Top tier with bundled premiums and extensive sports\/movie options<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internet packages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Satellite packages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">legal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide b-highlights-tabs__slide\">\n                        <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content\" data-title=\"Bundling\">\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"b-highlights-tabs__slide-content-alt-description\">\n                                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AT&amp;T and DIRECTV often co\u2011market TV with AT&amp;T Fiber and wireless for simplified billing and occasional bill credits. More broadly, streaming is \u201crebundling\u201d: major apps are packaged together (e.g., <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thewaltdisneycompany.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disney+, Hulu, Max<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and via distributors (e.g., <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/press.aboutamazon.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max on Prime Video Channels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verizon Netflix &amp; Max bundle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Legacy AT&amp;T \u201cfree HBO Max for a year\u201d promos are no longer offered. <\/span><\/p>\n\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"swiper-navigation-wrapper-refresh\">\n                <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"competition\" title=\"AT&#038;T TV vs. The Competition \"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIRECTV vs. The Competition&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Provider<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reviews.com Score<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starting Price<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>J.D. Power Score*<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Channels Available<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">AT&amp;T TV<\/a><\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Typically high-$70s to $180+ (tier &amp; delivery dependent)<\/td><td>Regional; see study<\/td><td>Varies by package\/market<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dish.com\/packages\/\">DISH TV&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>2-year price guarantee (see current offers)<\/td><td>Regional; see study<\/td><td>Up to 290+ (by package)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spectrum.com\">Spectrum<\/a><\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>No annual contract; surcharges apply<\/td><td>Regional; see study<\/td><td>Base plan with add-ons; often 200+ with packs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/home\/fios-tv\/\">Verizon Fios<\/a><\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>No annual contract; varies by market<\/td><td>Regional; see study<\/td><td>Up to 425+ (in select markets)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Information accurate as of 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*J.D. Power\u2019s <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2024-us-wireline-satisfaction-studies\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\"><em>2024 U.S. Wireline Satisfaction Studies (Television Service)<\/em><\/a><em> regional rankings on a 1,000-point scale.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIRECTV vs. Spectrum&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spectrum.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Spectrum<\/a> 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&amp;T TV) is also no\u2011contract and includes cloud DVR; Choice and higher tiers carry many RSNs where available, and an RSN fee may apply by ZIP (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV via Internet<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">fees<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Spectrum Package<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price and Channels<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TV Select Signature<\/td><td>No annual contract; base channels with broadcast TV\/RSN surcharges and equipment\/Cloud DVR fees as applicable.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Add-on: Sports View<\/td><td>Optional sports add-on; monthly price varies; RSN availability varies by region.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Premium\/International add-ons<\/td><td>Available at added cost; pricing and channels vary by market.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cloud DVR\/Equipment<\/td><td>Set-top or streaming device rentals and Cloud DVR add-ons billed separately.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIRECTV&nbsp; vs. DISH TV<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dish.com\/packages\/\">Dish TV<\/a> organizes plans around America\u2019s Top 120\/120+\/200\/250 and is known for a 2\u2011year price guarantee; equipment and per\u2011TV fees apply and a term agreement is typically required. By contrast, DIRECTV via Internet (formerly AT&amp;T TV) is a no\u2011annual\u2011contract streaming option with cloud DVR. Sports fans should verify in\u2011market RSN availability before choosing a provider, as carriage differs by platform (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV channels<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>DISH TV Package<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price and Channels<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>America\u2019s Top 120<\/td><td>~120 channels; 2\u2011year price guarantee; equipment\/per\u2011TV fees apply.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>America\u2019s Top 120 Plus<\/td><td>120+ channels; 2\u2011year price guarantee; equipment\/per\u2011TV fees apply.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>America\u2019s Top 200<\/td><td>200+ channels; 2\u2011year price guarantee; equipment\/per\u2011TV fees apply.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>America\u2019s Top 250<\/td><td>250+ channels; 2\u2011year price guarantee; equipment\/per\u2011TV fees apply.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIRECTV&nbsp; vs. Verizon Fios<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like DIRECTV via Internet, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/home\/fios-tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Verizon<\/a> 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\u2011TV satisfaction remains modest on ACSI\u2019s 0\u2013100 scale (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsi.org\">ACSI Subscription TV<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Verizon Fios TV Package<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price and Channels<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fios TV Test Drive<\/td><td>Trial used to personalize your lineup; see provider for current terms.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Your Fios TV<\/td><td>About 125+ channels; equipment\/DVR and surcharges may apply; no annual contract typical.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>More Fios TV<\/td><td>About 300+ channels; equipment\/DVR and surcharges may apply; no annual contract typical.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Most Fios TV<\/td><td>About 425+ channels; equipment\/DVR and surcharges may apply; no annual contract typical.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"faqs\" title=\"AT&#038;T TV FAQ \"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AT&amp;T TV FAQ&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6047b13c62e15\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">How much does AT&#038;T TV cost?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AT&amp;T TV has transitioned to DIRECTV. Current DIRECTV packages (Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, Premier) generally range from the high-$70s to the $180s per month before taxes\/fees, with rates and promos varying by delivery method (via Internet vs. via Satellite), market, and equipment. DIRECTV via Internet is month-to-month with no annual contract; Satellite includes pro install and receiver fees. Regional sports fees may apply on eligible tiers in select markets.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIRECTV via Internet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIRECTV via Satellite<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">legal &amp; fees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6047b14962e16\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Does AT&#038;T TV have local channels?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. DIRECTV via Internet and via Satellite carry most local channels in many markets, but availability varies by ZIP code. You can confirm which local channels are available in your area by entering your zip code <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (see the package pages for detailed lineups). <\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6047b15562e17\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">What channels do you get with AT&#038;T TV?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIRECTV\u2019s current channel lineups vary by package and market. The core tiers are Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier. Review the provider\u2019s current channel lists to determine which package fits your needs <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">channel line-up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and remember that regional sports availability and any RSN fee depend on your ZIP code.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6047b16462e18\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Is AT&#038;T TV any good?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIRECTV via Internet (which replaced AT&amp;T TV) offers a broad live TV lineup with a no\u2011annual\u2011contract option and access to many regional sports networks on higher tiers. Industry satisfaction benchmarks show subscription TV scores remain modest overall on the ACSI 0\u2013100 scale, while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2024-us-wireline-satisfaction-studies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">J.D. Power\u2019s latest regional study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlights providers that perform better on value, billing, and app experiences. Compare DIRECTV to cable, satellite, and fiber TV options in your area and factor in surcharges and equipment costs before deciding. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-cheap\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TV provider<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> choices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"meth\" title=\"Methodology\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Methodology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We evaluated DIRECTV (formerly AT&amp;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\u2011in 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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Customer Satisfaction: Reviews.com used <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2024-us-wireline-satisfaction-studies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">J.D. Power\u2019s 2020 Residential Television Service Provider Satisfaction Study<\/a> as updated by the latest U.S. Wireline Satisfaction Studies to calculate an average view of TV providers across applicable regions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starting Price: TV service providers that had lower starting prices for basic packages received higher scores than providers with higher prices for basic service.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available Channels: To offset the value of TV providers\u2019 starting prices, we compared the number of channels available in the basic packages. 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