How to easily walk away from a DIRECTV STREAM subscription
How to easily walk away from a DIRECTV STREAM subscription
Is it time to say farewell to your DIRECTV STREAM account? If so, we’ll show you how to do it, and recommend some services to try next.
DIRECTV STREAM is one of the top live TV streaming services on the market, in no small part because of the amount of choices you get with the service. With different levels of service and multiple genre-specific channel packages available, it’s easier than ever before to sign up for DIRECTV STREAM and pay to watch only what you want.
With that being said, it’s hard to ignore the fact that even the most steadfast streaming customers occasionally have a wandering eye. If you’re a DIRECTV STREAM customer who’s thinking it might be time to move to greener pastures, we’ll lay out how to cancel your account, and what you can try once you’re finished below!
Everything you need to know about canceling DIRECTV STREAM
How to cancel DIRECTV STREAM
- Click here to log into your DIRECTV STREAM account.
- Navigate to Manage My TV Subscription.
- Choose Cancel my subscription and follow all on-screen prompts.
Will you lose access to DIRECTV STREAM right away if you cancel?
No, you will still be able to log into your DIRECTV STREAM account and use your subscription until the end of your current billing cycle.
Will DIRECTV STREAM save your DVR recordings if you cancel?
No. Although DIRECTV STREAM comes with unlimited Cloud DVR, you will lose all your recordings if you cancel your account. You also risk losing your watch history and other profile settings.
Do you have to return DIRECTV devices after canceling DIRECTV STREAM?
If you got a streaming device of any kind with your DIRECTV STREAM service, you will have to return it undamaged once you cancel. Otherwise, you will be charged a non-return fee of $120.
What alternatives to DIRECTV STREAM should you try?
If you’re canceling your DIRECTV STREAM but appreciated the easy-to-use interface that you enjoyed with the service, you should check out MyFree DIRECTV. This ad-supported streaming service mimics the level of content you get on a DIRECTV package, though of course you won’t get any actual live cable channels. You will get to stream hundreds of free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels, however, with sports, news, and entertainment options, and more networks being added all the time.
MyFree DIRECTV
MyFree DIRECTV is a free ad-supported TV service from the satellite and streaming company behind DIRECTV. It offers over 50 free from popular studios, including Tastemade, The Design Network, Alien Nation, Dove TV, Court TV, and MovieSphere.
If you want to preserve the ability to watch top-quality channels but pay a little less, check out Sling TV. Its base plans come with around 40 channels each, and start at $46 per month. Sling doesn’t feature local broadcast channels like ABC or Fox in most markets, but it does come with a long list of channel add-on packs that you can tack onto your subscription and customize your viewing experience, much like you can on DIRECTV STREAM.
Sling TV
Sling TV is The Streamable’s choice for cord-cutters on a budget. Sling is a live TV streaming service with multiple channel packages. The $45.99/month Sling Orange plan offers about 30 channels, including Disney Channel and ESPN. The $45.99/month Sling Blue plan offers about 40 channels, including ABC, Fox, and NBC in major markets.
You can combine Orange+Blue for a total of $60.99 / month. Sling also offers many channel add-on packages starting at $6/month.