{"id":323638,"date":"2025-11-07T22:40:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T03:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=122251"},"modified":"2025-11-07T22:40:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T03:40:43","slug":"directv-now-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/entertainment\/streaming\/directv-now-review\/","title":{"rendered":"DIRECTV NOW Review (now AT&T TV NOW)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n\n

AT&T TV NOW Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AT&T TV NOW (formerly DIRECTV NOW) is no longer available to new customers. AT&T migrated this service to AT&T TV and later rebranded it as DIRECTV STREAM \u2014 now marketed as DIRECTV via Internet. If you\u2019re deciding today, compare DIRECTV via Internet\u2019s current tiers \u2014 Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier \u2014 which include unlimited cloud DVR and support up to 20 simultaneous in\u2011home streams (DIRECTV packages<\/a>; AT&T transition notice<\/a>). For a broader view, weigh it against other live TV streaming services<\/a> such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, Sling TV, and Philo using each provider\u2019s official plan pages.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n\n

AT&T TV NOW vs. Other Live TV Streaming Services<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n \n <\/td>\n \n AT&T TV NOW<\/a>\n <\/td>\n \n YouTube TV<\/a>\n <\/td>\n \n Philo<\/a>\n <\/td>\n \n Hulu + Live TV<\/a>\n <\/td>\n \n Sling Orange + Blue<\/a>\n <\/td>\n \n fubo<\/a>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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\n Price starting at\n <\/td>\n \n Starts around $79.99\/mo. (see DIRECTV packages)\n <\/td>\n \n $72.99\/mo.\n <\/td>\n \n $28\/mo.\n <\/td>\n \n $76.99+\/mo. (bundle typically includes Disney+ and ESPN+)\n <\/td>\n \n Orange $40, Blue $45, Orange & Blue $60\/mo.\n <\/td>\n \n $79.99+\/mo. (RSN fee may apply)\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Total number of channels*\n <\/td>\n \n Varies by plan and ZIP (Choice+ adds RSNs)\n <\/td>\n \n Varies by location; 100+ in many markets\n <\/td>\n \n Entertainment-focused; no local broadcast networks\n <\/td>\n \n Varies by location; locals carried in most markets\n <\/td>\n \n Slimmer bundles; limited locals (no CBS; FOX\/NBC only in select markets)\n <\/td>\n \n Sports-heavy; lineup varies by ZIP and team rights\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n App Store rating\n <\/td>\n \n See current App Store listing\n <\/td>\n \n See current App Store listing\n <\/td>\n \n See current App Store listing\n <\/td>\n \n See current App Store listing\n <\/td>\n \n See current App Store listing\n <\/td>\n \n See current App Store listing\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Google Play rating\n <\/td>\n \n See current Google Play listing\n <\/td>\n \n See current Google Play listing\n <\/td>\n \n See current Google Play listing\n <\/td>\n \n See current Google Play listing\n <\/td>\n \n See current Google Play listing\n <\/td>\n \n See current Google Play listing\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n DVR storage\n <\/td>\n \n Unlimited cloud DVR (recording retention may vary by rights; see plan details)\n <\/td>\n \n Unlimited\n <\/td>\n \n Unlimited (kept for up to 1 year)\n <\/td>\n \n Unlimited (recordings saved up to 9 months)\n <\/td>\n \n 50 hours included; 200 hours with DVR Plus add-on\n <\/td>\n \n Up to 1,000 hours on core plans\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Simultaneous streams\n <\/td>\n \n Up to 20 at home (3 out-of-home)\n <\/td>\n \n 3 (unlimited at home with 4K Plus add-on)\n <\/td>\n \n 3\n <\/td>\n \n 2 (Unlimited Screens add-on: unlimited at home, up to 3 mobile)\n <\/td>\n \n 1 for Orange, 3 for Blue (up to 4 combined)\n <\/td>\n \n Up to 10 at home (plan-dependent)\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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*Varies by location<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n\n\n

AT&T TV NOW’s Claim<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AT&T TV NOW originally promised to \u201cstream TV live and on demand \u2014 anytime, anywhere.\u201d The active successor, DIRECTV via Internet, offers live and on\u2011demand streaming across major devices with unlimited cloud DVR and generous at\u2011home stream limits. Current plan features and channel lineups are detailed on DIRECTV\u2019s official packages page<\/a>, and AT&T\u2019s support page confirms the brand transition from AT&T TV NOW to DIRECTV STREAM\/DIRECTV via Internet (AT&T support<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it true?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, with modern limits. DIRECTV via Internet supports popular streaming players, smart TVs, mobile devices, and web browsers; it allows up to 20 simultaneous streams on the same home network and up to 3 out of home (DIRECTV stream limits<\/a>). Local channels depend on your ZIP code and affiliate agreements \u2014 verify your lineup on each provider\u2019s channel\u2011lookup page before you switch: DIRECTV lineup by ZIP<\/a>, YouTube TV channels by location<\/a>, and Hulu + Live TV channels by location<\/a>. Sling TV intentionally limits locals (no CBS, FOX\/NBC only in select markets), which is why it recommends pairing service with an antenna (Sling local channels<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n\n

AT&T TV NOW Pros<\/h2>\n\n\n

\u2713 Successor service (DIRECTV via Internet) includes unlimited cloud DVR and up to 20 in\u2011home streams \u2014 strong for large households (DIRECTV packages<\/a>; stream limits<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\u2713 Choice tier and above typically add regional sports networks in supported markets; verify RSN availability and any market\u2011specific fees during checkout (DIRECTV packages<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n

AT&T TV NOW Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n

\u2717 Higher starting price than single\u2011tier competitors; RSN fees and taxes may apply in some markets (DIRECTV packages<\/a>; Fubo plans<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\u2717 AT&T TV NOW plans are closed to new sign\u2011ups; you must choose among current DIRECTV via Internet tiers (AT&T support<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n

AT&T TV NOW Compatible Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Device support now lives under the consolidated DIRECTV app experience. Current compatibility covers Apple TV (HD\/4K on supported tvOS), Roku models that still receive OS updates, Amazon Fire TV (recent Sticks and Cube), Google TV\/Android TV devices (e.g., Chromecast with Google TV, Shield), many Samsung Smart TVs (generally 2017+), iOS\/iPadOS and Android phones\/tablets, and modern web browsers. DIRECTV\u2019s own Gemini and Gemini Air streaming devices are also supported and receive features first (DIRECTV supported devices<\/a>; Samsung TV models<\/a>; Fire TV setup<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roku<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Use current Roku players and Roku TV models that are still updated to the latest Roku OS. Install the DIRECTV app and sign in with your account (supported devices<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n