Earlier this year, all new DIRECTV STREAM subscribers began to receive an Unlimited DVR included at no extra charge. Previously, all DIRECTV STREAM plans included a 20 Hour DVR, with the ability to upgrade to their Unlimited DVR for $10 a month.
But, the DIRECTV STREAM DVR appears to be getting even better.
DIRECTV STREAM subscribers used to only be able to keep their recordings for 90 days, but some users have received notification that they can now keep them for up to 9 months. This would match the Unlimited DVR on YouTube TV, and is only slightly less than the 12 months on Philo.
According to those familiar with the matter, they are currently testing this feature with some users on their home-grown Android TV box. It’s expected though to roll out to other devices following the test.
At $69.99 a month, DIRECTV STREAM is becoming an extremely compelling option for cord-cutters. It includes 34 of the Top 35 cable channels, more than any other Live TV Streaming Service – and now includes the Unlimited DVR, as well a near Unlimited 20 simultaneous At-Home Streams.
They also recently introduced a 5-Day Free Trial.
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One of the big draws to DIRECTV STREAM in past year, has been their access to hard-to-get Regional Sports Networks. DIRECTV STREAM is now the only Live TV Streaming Service that offers Sinclair-owned Bally Sports RSNs and YES Network after they were dropped by Hulu, YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Sling TV. They are also the only service that carries Altitude, MASN, Spectrum SportsNet, and Spectrum SportsNet LA.
Besides fuboTV, they are the only service that has MSG, MSG+, NESN, AT&T SportsNet Southwest, [AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh], AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain, and ROOT Sports Northwest.
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What Channels Do You Get with DIRECTV STREAM?
Top Cable
DTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | YouTube | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Free Trial | Free Trial | Free 3-Day Trial | Free Trial | Get $10 Off | Sign Up | |||
$79.99 | $91.99 | $76.99 | $25 | $40 | $40 | $72.99 | ||
A&E | + $29 | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | |
AMC | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
BET | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Bravo | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
Cartoon Network | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
CNN | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Comedy Central | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Discovery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
Disney Channel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
Disney Junior | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | + $6 | - | ✓ | |
E! | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
ESPN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
Food Network | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Fox News | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
Freeform | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
FX | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
FXX | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | + $6 | ✓ | |
Hallmark Channel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | + $6 | + $6 | ✓ | |
HGTV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
History | + $29 | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | |
Investigation Discovery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Lifetime | + $29 | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | |
MSNBC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
MTV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | + $6 | + $6 | ✓ | |
Nickelodeon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | |
Paramount Network | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | + $6 | + $6 | ✓ | |
Syfy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
TBS | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
TLC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
TNT | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Travel Channel | + $29 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
truTV | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | + $6 | ✓ | ✓ | |
USA Network | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
VH1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | + $6 | + $6 | ✓ | |
WE tv | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | + $6 | + $6 | ✓ |
Locals
DTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | YouTube | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Free Trial | Free Trial | Free 3-Day Trial | Free Trial | Get $10 Off | Sign Up | |||
$79.99 | $91.99 | $76.99 | $25 | $40 | $40 | $72.99 | ||
ABC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
CBS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | ✓ | |
Fox | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
NBC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
Telemundo | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | ✓ | |
The CW | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | ✓ | |
Univision | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - | ✓ |
Regional Sports
National Sports
DTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | YouTube | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Free Trial | Free Trial | Free 3-Day Trial | Free Trial | Get $10 Off | Sign Up | |||
$79.99 | $91.99 | $76.99 | $25 | $40 | $40 | $72.99 | ||
ESPN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
ESPN2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
FS1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
Fox Sports 2 | + $15 | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | + $11 | ✓ | |
TBS | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
TNT | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
USA Network | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
Pro Sports
DTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | YouTube | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Free Trial | Free Trial | Free 3-Day Trial | Free Trial | Get $10 Off | Sign Up | |||
$79.99 | $91.99 | $76.99 | $25 | $40 | $40 | $72.99 | ||
MLB Network | + $15 | + $8 | ✓ | - | + $11 | + $11 | - | |
NBA TV | + $15 | + $8 | - | - | + $11 | + $11 | ✓ | |
NFL Network | + $15 | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
NFL RedZone | + $15 | + $11 | + $10 | - | - | + $11 | + $11 | |
NHL Network | + $15 | + $8 | - | - | + $11 | + $11 | - |
College Sports
DTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | YouTube | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Free Trial | Free Trial | Free 3-Day Trial | Free Trial | Get $10 Off | Sign Up | |||
$79.99 | $91.99 | $76.99 | $25 | $40 | $40 | $72.99 | ||
ACC Network | + $29 | ✓ | ✓ | - | + $11 | - | ✓ | |
ACC Network Extra | - | - | ✓ | - | + $11 | - | ✓ | |
Big Ten Network | + $15 | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | + $11 | ✓ | |
CBS Sports Network | + $15 | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | ✓ | |
ESPNU | + $15 | + $8 | ✓ | - | + $11 | - | ✓ | |
Longhorn Network | + $15 | - | - | - | + $11 | - | - | |
Pac-12 Network | - | + $8 | - | - | + $11 | + $11 | - | |
SEC Network | + $15 | + $8 | ✓ | - | + $11 | - | ✓ | |
truTV | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | + $6 | ✓ | ✓ |
Other Sports
DTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | YouTube | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Free Trial | Free Trial | Free 3-Day Trial | Free Trial | Get $10 Off | Sign Up | |||
$79.99 | $91.99 | $76.99 | $25 | $40 | $40 | $72.99 | ||
beIN Sports | - | ✓ | - | - | + $11 | + $11 | + $11 | |
Next Level Sports | + $15 | + $6 | - | - | - | - | - | |
ESPNEWS | + $15 | + $8 | ✓ | - | + $11 | - | ✓ | |
FanDuel TV | + $15 | - | + $10 | - | - | - | + $11 | |
Fox Soccer Plus | - | + $6 | - | - | - | - | + $11 | |
Golf Channel | + $15 | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | + $11 | ✓ | |
Tennis Channel | + $15 | + $8 | - | - | + $11 | + $11 | + $11 |