DirecTV review

DirecTV sells live TV over the internet in several tiers, and its main draw is sports coverage. The Entertainment package includes the ESPN Unlimited Plan, and DirecTV says regional sports networks are included in the Choice package or higher, which matters for fans who follow a local NBA, NHL or MLB team. A Sports Pack add-on brings over 35 regional and specialty sports networks, and genre packs such as MySports and MiEspañol offer narrower, cheaper lineups. DirecTV lists unlimited in-home streams, which is more generous than Hulu's two screens. New residential customers can start with a free trial. Local channels vary by market and blackout rules apply. The downside is cost and clarity: DirecTV's pages mix promotional prices, add-ons and device options, and we could not load a verified US price from our location, so the price is marked as pending here. Enter your ZIP code on DirecTV's site and compare the total with YouTube TV and Hulu before you sign up.

Who it is for

Sports fans who need their regional sports network and are willing to pay a premium for it.

Price

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US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Entertainment package with the ESPN Unlimited Plan included
• Regional sports networks included in the Choice package or higher
• Unlimited in-home streams
• Genre packs such as MySports and MiEspañol
• Sports Pack add-on with over 35 regional and specialty sports networks

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Regional sports networks that many rivals do not carry
• Strength: Unlimited streams at home
• Strength: Free trial for new residential customers
• Weakness: Prices and fees are harder to compare than rivals
• Weakness: Regional sports need Choice or higher
• Weakness: We could not confirm US prices from our location

Key facts

• Entry package: Entertainment
• Regional sports: Choice package or higher
• In-home streams: Unlimited
• Free trial: Yes, for new residential customers
• Price: USD check pending

Where it ranks

DirecTV is No. 6 in our Best Live TV Streaming Services verdict.