If you are a cord-cutter who pays attention to developments in the streaming industry, then there is a very good chance you know about the changes DIRECTV has made in the past few months. The company has simplified its offerings while offering customers access to more choices at the same time, aligning its streaming products more closely and launching Genre Packs that let new customers watch more of the content they want, with fewer channels they don’t.

But customers may be wondering if they have to agree to contracts that go longer than month-to-month with DIRECTV after these changes have been made. We’ll let you know which DIRECTV services still require a contract for new customers, and which don’t!

Which DIRECTV services require a contract for new customers?

Do DIRECTV Genre Packs require a contract?

Earlier this year, DIRECTV launched a number of smaller channel packs, which are built around specific themes. The MySports, MyNews, MyEntertainment, and MiEspañol genre packs range in price from $35 to $70 per month plus tax, and each delivers channels specifically chosen to fit the genre described in their names.

These packs are only available via streaming, but they don’t require viewers to agree to any kind of long-term contract to sign up. Subscribers have the freedom to cancel at any time, and there are no fees or other financial obligations for doing so.

Do DIRECTV Signature packages require a contract?

If you’re a new DIRECTV streaming customer, the answer is no. You can sign up for one of DIRECTV’s Signature packages, such as the ENTERTAINMENT, CHOICE, ULTIMATE, or PREMIER plans, and still retain the option to cancel at any time.

This is true no matter if you stream your DIRECTV channels directly via the app on your favorite device or smart TV, or if you choose to get a DIRECTV Gemini device to stream with. The latter option is a good one for fans of on-demand streaming services since you can use your Gemini to watch Netflix, Disney+, Max, Hulu, and more without changing inputs, as long as you have separate paid subscriptions to those services.

Do DIRECTV Signature packages require a contract with a satellite?

Yes, if you want to get your DIRECTV channel package with a professionally installed satellite system instead of relying on your internet connection, you will have to agree to a 24-month contract as part of your subscription.

So, which DIRECTV service is right for you?

That all depends on the individual, but the good news is that DIRECTV offers you the choice of getting the channels you want, the way you want. If you want month-to-month flexibility, new customers can get any of DIRECTV’s Signature Packages or Genre Packs via streaming while retaining their ability to cancel at any time.

If you don’t have access to high-speed internet, you can choose DIRECTV’s satellite service and pick from the same selection of Signature Packages that are available to streaming customers, but that will come with a 24-month agreement.

Whichever way you go, you’ll be getting quality customer service and the ability to choose among options that are packed with popular networks. DIRECTV prides itself on allowing customers to access the type of content they want, and the company allows viewers to decide for themselves if they want an option with a contract or not.

New approved residential customers only. Satellite service requires 24-month agreement and a one-time $19.95 activation fee may apply. Streaming service renews monthly unless you cancel and may be canceled anytime. Add’l fees may apply to non-qualified customers. Device subject to Equipment Lease agmt. Add’l fee(s) may apply if equip. not returned and early agmt termination fee applies ($20/mo.) for satellite customers. Credit card req’d. Restr’s apply.

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