2023 DIRECTV Ultimate Channel Guide (100+ Channels) (2023)

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How many channels are in the Ultimate Package DIRECTV? ›

The second-largest plan available from DIRECTV (Premier tops the list), its All-Included price is $89.99/mo, with HD/DVR and equipment fees already included. A rich mix of over 250 channels, the Ultimate plan really ups the ante when it comes to movies; get all the details below...

Find the home services you need at a great price with DIRECTV ULTIMATE TV + AT&T Internet 300 bundle, $ 164 . 99/mo. ULTIMATE Package $109.99/mo. for 24 months.

ULTIMATE package: 245+ channels including The Movie Channel, Boomerang, El Rey, and local channels. PREMIER package: 325+ channels, with over 200+ channels in HD and including premier channels such as HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and Starz. It also has the NFL Sunday ticket included at no extra cost.

$109. for 24 months plus taxes and fees. w/ 24-mo. agmt.

Does DIRECTV give senior discounts? No, DIRECTV doesn't currently offer senior discounts, but you can visit their website to check for ongoing promotions and deals.

of HBO Max^™, Cinemax^®, SHOWTIME^®, STARZ^®, and MGM+^™ are included with ENTERTAINMENT, CHOICE and ULTIMATE Packages. Customers selecting PREMIER package only receive MGM+ for first 3 mos. Auto-renews at the then-prevailing rates (currently $14.99/mo. for HBO Max^™, $10.99/mo.

With an epic 340+ channels, Premier is DirecTV's biggest and best package and includes every channel from every other DirecTV package, plus all the most sought-after premium channels including HBO, Starz and Showtime. You also get the NFL Sunday Ticket.

Note: NFLSUNDAYTICKET.TV is not included with DIRECTV STREAM packages and is billed separately.

Pricing: DIRECTV STREAM wins with its no-contract service and lack of extra fees. DIRECTV requires a 2-year contract and it comes with extra fees. Channels: DIRECTV will give you the most channels, but we noticed a good portion of the extra channels are music channels.

Why is my DIRECTV bill so high? ›

You have a balance from last month's bill. You added additional equipment, or upgraded your current equipment (e.g., You upgraded an SD receiver to Genie, or added a Genie Mini) You incurred additional fees (e.g., Phone transaction fee, late fee, disconnection fee, Protection Plan cancellation fee, etc.)

Go to Manage My Subscription. Select from the following categories: Special Offers, Premium Networks, Sports, Adult, International, TV. Select Add next to the add-on or optional package you want to add. Select Activate Now.

How do I get an existing DIRECTV customer discount? Existing DIRECTV customers won't find discounts out in the open. But you can call DIRECTV at +1-800-531-5000 to inquire about lowering your bill. $300 VISA Reward Card: $300 DISH SWITCHER VISA REWARD CARD: Offer ends 3/31/23.

DIRECTV doesn't have any seniors-only discounts at the moment, but there are some ways for older Americans to save on all DIRECTV plans, like buying their own streaming device (saves $5 per month), using autopay (saves another $5 per month), and paying online (waives the $19.95 activation fee).

It starts with a voicemail that states, "I'm calling you from AT&T/DirecTV to let you know that your existing account qualifies for 50%..." While this voicemail sounds like a great deal, it's actually a scam call that is making the rounds again. AT&T confirms these calls are a scam and the company is not behind it.

But as with the rest of the pay-TV biz, the operator has suffered steady declines over several years amid the rise in cord-cutting. DirecTV lost about 400,000 subscribers in the third quarter of 2022, to stand at an estimated 13.5 million customers, per Leichtman Research Group.

HBO Max is included at no extra cost with these TV packages: DIRECTV STREAM: PREMIER and MAX. DIRECTV: PREMIER & LO MAXIMO. U-verse TV: U400, U450, and U450 Latino.

To stoke that feeling, DIRECTV launched the Return to Westeros set-top box app. Available to DIRECTV SATELLITE customers that are connected to broadband* on channel 512, this exclusive app features fun interactive features including trivia, games, Game of Thrones episodes featuring the Targaryen family and more.

HBO Max^™ subscribers get the first 2 months on us.

Pricing: DISH, hands down, has the best pricing. While DIRECTV's and DISH's pricing looks similar, DIRECTV's monthly cost goes up to its current price after the second year of your contract, and DISH promises a 3-year price lock. That means you'll save money overall if you choose DISH.

What is the cheapest dish package for existing customers? ›

Our DIRECTV App is available for watching at home, using your smart TVs or other streaming devices. Or, watch on-the-go with our mobile app. ⓘ

You can stream DIRECTV STREAM on up to 20 compatible devices connected to your home network at the same time. Your home network is based on your billing address. You can use up to three of those streams on the go.

Fox said DirecTV, DirecTV Stream and U-Verse subscribers could lose access to Fox programming including the NFL on Fox, the Big Ten College Football Championship on Fox, the 2022 World Cup, FS1, Fox's local news channels and more beginning midnight on Friday.

Note: NFLSUNDAYTICKET.TV is not included with DIRECTV STREAM packages and is billed separately.

DirecTV reportedly lost around 500,000 customers in its most recent quarter, according to ratings agency Fitch. Although DirecTV's losses slowed during the height of the pandemic, they recently accelerated to nearly 17%, according to MoffettNathanson.

In the mid and late 2010s, AT&T was doubling down on TV by buying up TV companies. One of the first big deals was DIRECTV, but now DIRECTV is less than half the size it was when it was purchased in 2015.

In addition, 117 CBS stations and affiliates went dark on DirecTV Now. Also, CBS Sports Network has been dropped nationally from DirecTV and DirecTV Now, and the Smithsonian Channel has been removed from DirecTV.

We provide the Over-the-Air Antenna at no charge. This antenna is yours to keep. You don't need to do anything when local channel negotiations end. You'll be able to watch local channels through your DIRECTV^® equipment.

Do seniors get a discount with AT&T? ›

Frequently Asked Questions About AT&T Phone Plans

AT&T doesn't offer an official senior discount, but AARP members can receive 10 percent off their plan, and veterans could receive 25 percent off their monthly bill.

AARP member savings

$10/mo. per phone line discount applies only to phone lines 1-5. Any additional phone lines added over 5 and up to max of 10 reduces all phone line (including lines 1-5) discounts to $5/mo. per phone line.