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DIRECTV STREAM & DIRECTV via Internet to Get 4K This Year

Ben Bowman
Ben Bowman is the Content Director of The Streamable. He cut the cord in 2009. He roots for all Detroit sports and is a fan of Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Edgar Wright, Paul Thomas Anderson, Billy Wilder, Buster Keaton, and the Coen Brothers. Ben streams on an Apple TV.
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Fans of ultra high-definition video are about to have another great live TV streaming service to choose from. Representatives from DIRECTV tell The Streamable that 4K streaming will arrive on DIRECTV STREAM and DIRECTV via internet sometime this year.

This story has been updated to reflect that DIRECTV STREAM is set to get 4K, contrary to previous reports.

What’s the Difference Between DIRECTV STREAM and DIRECTV via Internet?

Fundamentally, there’s no real difference in the services themselves. The channel lineup is the same.

The difference comes down to which device you use to access the service. If you want to use a smart TV, dongle, or streaming device of your own, you’ll use DIRECTV STREAM.

But you can access DIRECTV via internet if you use the company’s Gemini streaming device. Gemini’s voice remote lets you discover shows, change channels, and more without lifting a finger.

New subscribers can get a Gemini device for free, but you’ll face a $15 monthly fee.

What Other Streamers Offer 4K?

If you want to see ultra high-definition TV, your other options include Fubo and YouTube TV.

Fubo includes 4K channels at the Elite level ($95.98 / month including fees). To get 4K on YouTube TV, you’ll need the base plan ($72.99/month) and the 4K Plus add-on (30-day free trial, then $4.99/month for the first year, then $9.99/month).

There’s also a free workaround for 4K. If you have any live streaming service that carries FOX, you can simply use the Fox Sports app, sign in with your live streamer credentials, and you’ll be able to see any 4K sporting events without additional cost.

Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, and Philo do not offer 4K.

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DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM is The Streamable’s choice for the best live TV streaming service for users who want the most channels. With an unbeatable lineup of local, news, sports, and entertainment channels, four main channel packages, an unlimited DVR, and 20 simultaneous streams at home, DIRECTV STREAM is a great choice for any cord-cutter. Prices will be increasing October 6, 2024.

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DIRECTV STREAM starts at $79.99 / month for their Entertainment package. You can access your local regional sports network with the Choice package, which begins at $108.99 / month They also have an Ultimate ($119.99) for 197 channels and Premier ($164.99) for 202 channels. In addition to not having a contract, there are no extra RSN fees or Broadcast TV fee.

The service was previously called AT&T TV.

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Choose $15 OFF each month for the first 2 months of Entertainment with Sports Pack or $20 OFF each month for the first 3 months of Choice or Ultimate.

Ben Bowman
Ben Bowman is the Content Director of The Streamable. He cut the cord in 2009. He roots for all Detroit sports and is a fan of Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Edgar Wright, Paul Thomas Anderson, Billy Wilder, Buster Keaton, and the Coen Brothers. Ben streams on an Apple TV.
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DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new DIRECTV STREAM subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • Purchase must be completed on the DIRECTV STREAM website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Sling TV subscribers to Sling Orange, Blue, or Sling Orange + Blue.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Sling TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Hulu Live TV subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Hulu Live TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.