{"id":323475,"date":"2025-11-11T18:00:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T23:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=115460"},"modified":"2025-11-11T18:00:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T23:00:30","slug":"directv-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/tv-providers\/directv-review\/","title":{"rendered":"DIRECTV Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reviews Report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-blog-list\"><li>Independent benchmarks place DIRECTV mid-pack on satisfaction: the ACSI Subscription TV study rates DIRECTV 66 out of 100 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsi.org\">ACSI<\/a>), while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2024-us-television-service-provider-satisfaction-study\">J.D. Power\u2019s 2024<\/a> Television Service Provider Satisfaction Study reports results that vary by region and provider.<\/li><li>DIRECTV sells two products \u2014 via Internet (streaming, no dish, month-to-month with unlimited cloud DVR) and via Satellite (dish service, typically a 24\u2011month agreement with equipment and receiver fees). Current DIRECTV via Internet pricing is Entertainment $79.99\/mo, Choice $108.99\/mo (adds RSNs in eligible ZIPs), Ultimate $119.99\/mo, Premier $164.99\/mo before taxes\/fees (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV via Internet<\/a>).<\/li><li>Fees and terms to know: regional sports fees can apply when RSNs are provided (amount varies by ZIP; see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV\u2019s RSN fee explanation<\/a>); satellite plans commonly see higher rates in year two and have early termination fees per the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">Customer Agreement<\/a>. New pricing-transparency rules require clearer \u201call\u2011in\u201d prices for cable\/satellite TV (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">FCC<\/a>).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for the best television service provider for your home? DIRECTV offers both a dish\u2011free streaming option (via Internet) and traditional satellite TV across four tiers \u2014 Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier. Typical channel counts for DIRECTV via Internet are approximately 75+ (Entertainment), 105+ (Choice), 140+ (Ultimate), and 150+ (Premier); Choice and above include regional sports networks in eligible ZIP codes (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV via Internet<\/a>). Sports fans should note that residential NFL Sunday Ticket moved off DIRECTV and is now sold through <a href=\"https:\/\/tv.youtube.com\/welcome\/\">YouTube TV<\/a>; DIRECTV retains commercial distribution through its business offering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When reviewing DIRECTV and comparing it to competitors, we considered customer satisfaction, starting price, channel breadth, RSN access\/fees, and contract terms. DIRECTV via Internet is contract\u2011free with unlimited cloud DVR, while DIRECTV via Satellite typically requires a 24\u2011month agreement and may include a variable RSN fee where RSNs are carried (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV via Internet<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV Satellite<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">RSN fee<\/a>). Independently, ACSI\u2019s latest Subscription TV report scores DIRECTV 66\/100 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsi.org\">ACSI<\/a>), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2024-us-television-service-provider-satisfaction-study\">J.D. Power 2024<\/a> highlights regional differences and industry price\/value pressures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_604baf848afbc\" 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: \r\n\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <span class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item-value\">3.6<\/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 2024 study<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item\">\n            <div class=\" b-stats-overview-grid-item-title\">\n                ASCI Score:\r\n\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <span class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item-value\"> 66<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"b-stats-overview-grid-item\">\n            <div class=\" b-stats-overview-grid-item-title\">\n                States 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 is one of the <a class=\"achor-toggles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/tv-providers\/best\/\">top television service providers<\/a> in the nation. The company offers a variety of plans to fit different preferences across streaming and satellite. For independent benchmarking, the American Customer Satisfaction Index rates DIRECTV 66 out of 100 in Subscription TV in its latest report (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsi.org\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">American Customer Satisfaction Index<\/a>), and the most recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2024-us-television-service-provider-satisfaction-study\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">J.D. Power<\/a> study highlights regional differences and ongoing industry price\/value pressures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite broad channel options and strong RSN coverage in eligible markets, there are a few things to watch out for. DIRECTV via Internet is month\u2011to\u2011month and includes unlimited cloud DVR (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">plan details<\/a>). DIRECTV via Satellite generally involves a 24\u2011month contract with a higher price in year two and early termination fees if you cancel before the term ends (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">satellite plans<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">Customer Agreement<\/a>). Regional sports fees can apply in markets that receive RSNs (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">RSN fee<\/a>). Providers are also moving to clearer \u201call\u2011in\u201d pricing for cable\/satellite per recent FCC rules (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">FCC<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n                \n<section id=\"block_604bb0bd8afc8\" 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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIRECTV offers two delivery methods with different commitments. Via Internet: month-to-month, unlimited cloud DVR, no dish install (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plan details<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Via Satellite: most offers require a 24-month agreement and commonly have higher pricing in year two; early termination fees apply if you cancel before the term ends \u2014 see DIRECTV\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terms and conditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Regional sports fees may apply where RSNs are carried, and amounts vary by ZIP (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RSN fee info<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Pricing transparency rules adopted by the FCC require cable\/satellite providers to present a clear all-in monthly price including provider-imposed fees (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FCC all-in pricing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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 generally requires no professional installation; you can stream with your own devices, and optional Gemini streaming hardware supports 4K and integrated apps (fees may apply). DIRECTV via Satellite includes professional dish\/receiver installation and the Genie whole-home DVR; additional TV\/receiver and advanced receiver service fees can apply and are disclosed at checkout (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gemini device<\/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><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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;\">As of November 2025, DIRECTV via Internet lists these monthly prices before taxes\/fees (verify your ZIP for exact offers):<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Entertainment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $79.99\/month; about 75+ channels; locals and popular cable networks; RSNs not included (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Choice:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $108.99\/month; about 105+ channels; adds RSNs in eligible markets plus more sports\/news (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ultimate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $119.99\/month; about 140+ channels; adds movies\/kids\/niche networks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <b style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Premier:<\/b> $164.99\/month; about 150+ channels; bundles premium networks; lineup specifics vary (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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;\">DIRECTV offers TV-only plans that you can pair with your preferred internet provider; pricing and availability vary by ZIP and provider. Key considerations:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIRECTV via Internet is month-to-month, includes unlimited cloud DVR, and carries RSNs starting at Choice in eligible ZIPs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIRECTV via Satellite typically requires a 24\u2011month agreement with Genie DVR; RSN fees may apply in markets with RSNs; rates often increase in year two (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">satellite details<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RSN fee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always confirm your total monthly cost (all-in pricing rules apply to cable\/satellite) and verify ZIP-specific channel availability before ordering (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FCC<\/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><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\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 class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td>Provider<\/td><td>ACSI (0\u2013100)<\/td><td>J.D. Power*<\/td><td>Starting Price<\/td><td>Available Basic Channels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DIRECTV<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>2024 regional study<\/td><td>$79.99\/mo. (Internet)<\/td><td>75+ (Entertainment)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DISH Network<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>2024 regional study<\/td><td>mid-$80s\/mo.<\/td><td>190+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Verizon Fios<\/td><td>72<\/td><td>2024 regional study<\/td><td>mid-$80s\/mo.<\/td><td>125+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cox Communications<\/td><td>61<\/td><td>2024 regional study<\/td><td>$50\u2013$70\/mo.<\/td><td>75+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Information accurate as of November, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*J.D. Power\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2024-us-television-service-provider-satisfaction-study\">2024 U.S. Television Service Provider Satisfaction Study<\/a> reports satisfaction on a 1,000-point scale; results vary by region and provider.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIRECTV vs. DISH Network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/tv-providers\/directv-vs-dish\/\">DIRECTV and DISH Network<\/a> are close competitors. In the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2024-us-television-service-provider-satisfaction-study\">J.D. Power<\/a> study, rankings differ by region and reflect ongoing industry price\/value pressures. In the most recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsi.org\">ACSI Subscription TV<\/a> report, DISH leads DIRECTV (70 vs. 66).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Channel breadth is competitive, but sports coverage differs: DIRECTV generally offers broader regional sports network coverage (RSNs) on Choice and above, while DISH has fewer RSNs due to carriage gaps. Note: residential NFL Sunday Ticket is offered through <a href=\"https:\/\/tv.youtube.com\/welcome\/\">YouTube TV<\/a>; DIRECTV retains commercial rights via its business service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td>DISH Network Plan<\/td><td>Price<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>America\u2019s Top 120<\/td><td>Typically mid-$80s\/mo. for ~190 channels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>America\u2019s Top 120 Plus<\/td><td>Varies by market; 190+ channels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>America\u2019s Top 200<\/td><td>Often around $100+\/mo. for 240+ channels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>America\u2019s Top 250<\/td><td>Often around $110\u2013$130+\/mo. for 290+ channels<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIRECTV vs. Verizon Fios<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Verizon Fios isn\u2019t available nationwide \u2014 it serves parts of the Northeast and Mid\u2011Atlantic \u2014 but customers who can get it rate it highly. Verizon\u2019s Fios television service leads customer satisfaction in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsi.org\">ACSI Subscription TV<\/a> report. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2024-us-television-service-provider-satisfaction-study\">2024 J.D. Power<\/a> results, satisfaction varies by region, with value, reliability, and programming mix affecting sentiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pricing-wise, Fios base TV plans commonly start around the mid\u2011$80s per month and generally do not require long\u2011term contracts. DIRECTV via Internet starts at $79.99\/mo and is also contract\u2011free, while satellite plans typically involve a 2\u2011year agreement.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td>Verizon Fios Plan<\/td><td>Price<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fios TV Test Drive<\/td><td>Pricing varies by ZIP; broad lineup sampling (time-limited)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Your Fios TV<\/td><td>Typically mid-$80s\/mo. for ~125+ channels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>More Fios TV<\/td><td>Generally ~$100+\/mo. for ~300+ channels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Most Fios TV<\/td><td>Generally ~$120+\/mo. for ~425+ channels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>YouTube TV<\/td><td>$72.99\/mo. (<a href=\"https:\/\/tv.youtube.com\/welcome\/\">source<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIRECTV vs. Cox Communications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/cox-communications-review\/\">Cox Communications<\/a> offers fewer and more basic television tiers than DIRECTV. Cox\u2019s Starter and Contour plans cover core channels in its footprint, but lineup depth and RSN availability vary by market. DIRECTV\u2019s base streaming tier starts higher than some cable basics but often provides broader sports coverage; DIRECTV\u2019s satellite service remains a strong option for RSNs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On satisfaction, Cox trails peers. In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsi.org\">ACSI<\/a> report, Verizon Fios leads (72), followed by DISH (70), DIRECTV (66), and Cox (61). In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2024-us-television-service-provider-satisfaction-study\">J.D. Power\u2019s 2024<\/a> study, Cox ranks below segment averages in several regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cox also offers bundles that include TV, internet, and phone service, but here we focus on TV\u2011only positioning.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td>Provider Plan<\/td><td>Price<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cox TV Starter<\/td><td>$50\u2013$70\/mo. for ~75+ channels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cox Contour TV<\/td><td>Often ~$90\u2013$120\/mo. for ~140+ channels<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIRECTV FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_604bb1378afcd\" 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\">Are AT&#038;T and DIRECTV the same?<\/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 and DIRECTV are related brands historically, but DIRECTV offers its own TV services today under the DIRECTV name: DIRECTV via Internet (streaming) and DIRECTV via Satellite (dish). Both use the same four tiers (Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, Premier).<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_604bb1448afce\" 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 DIRECTV package has the lowest 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;\">DIRECTV\u2019s entry tier on the streaming product is <b>Entertainment<\/b> at $79.99 per month (about 75+ channels) before taxes\/fees. Satellite pricing varies by ZIP and offer; confirm first-year and second-year rates for your address. See <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIRECTV via Internet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIRECTV via Satellite<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for current details.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_604bb1528afcf\" 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 is DIRECTV Now?<\/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 Now has been rebranded; the current streaming product is called <b>DIRECTV via Internet<\/b> (formerly DIRECTV STREAM). Plans start at $79.99\/mo for Entertainment; verify latest pricing on DIRECTV\u2019s site here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV via Internet<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_604bb1648afd0\" 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 DIRECTV offer senior discounts?<\/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 doesn\u2019t list ongoing discounts specifically for seniors. Promotions change periodically and generally apply to all eligible customers; check current offers during checkout and confirm your all-in monthly price before you subscribe.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Methodology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We evaluated DIRECTV based on customer satisfaction, starting price, channel availability, RSN access\/fees, and contract terms to determine Reviews.com scores and create our best TV provider reviews. We used current provider pages for November 2025 pricing and features (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV via Internet<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV Satellite<\/a>) and independent benchmarks from ACSI and J.D. Power. We also tracked recent U.S. pricing-transparency rules for cable\/satellite providers (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">FCC all\u2011in pricing<\/a>).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Customer Satisfaction: Reviews.com used <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2024-us-television-service-provider-satisfaction-study\">J.D. Power\u2019s 2024 U.S. Television Service Provider Satisfaction Study<\/a> to gauge competitive positioning across regions.<\/li><li>Starting Price: TV service providers with lower entry prices for basic packages scored higher, adjusted for features such as DVR and RSN access.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Available Channels: We compared channel counts at the entry tier and mid-tier to balance value vs. breadth (e.g., DIRECTV via Internet Entertainment ~75+, Choice ~105+).<\/li><li>ACSI Score: We used the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theacsi.org\">American Consumer Satisfaction Index<\/a> sector benchmarks (Subscription TV) to compare each provider\u2019s brand score to the industry.<\/li><li>Contract: We researched contract length and key fees, including RSN fees and early termination terms, favoring providers with no long-term commitments where available (see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV Customer Agreement<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">RSN fee<\/a> documentation).<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reviews Report Independent benchmarks place DIRECTV mid-pack on satisfaction: the ACSI Subscription TV study rates DIRECTV 66 out of 100 (ACSI), while J.D. Power\u2019s 2024 Television Service Provider Satisfaction Study reports results that vary by region and provider. DIRECTV sells two products \u2014 via Internet (streaming, no dish, month-to-month with unlimited cloud DVR) and via [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":345,"featured_media":360003,"parent":2268,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/template-refresh-spr.php","meta":[],"categories":[1306],"tags":[],"post_author":[23280],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>DIRECTV Review 2021 | Reviews.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Our DIRECTV television review shows a TV provider with plenty of channel selections, access to out-of-market NFL games, and advanced DVR.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/tv-providers\/directv-review\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" 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