DirecTV Now (stylized as DIRECTV NOW, also known simply as DTV Now) is a subscription streaming television service owned by AT&T, which allows subscribers in the United States to stream programming from cable channels without the long term commitment. The service was launched on November 30, 2016. As of May 2018, the service has 1.5 million subscribers. The data used by the service is zero rated for AT&T Mobility customers while on the AT&T network, as well as T-Mobile US customers who have the carrier's "Binge On" feature enabled.
On July 13, 2017, it was reported that AT&T is going to introduce a cloud-based DVR streaming service as part of its effort to create a unified platform across DirecTV and DirecTV Now streaming service, with U-verse to be added soon.
Video DirecTV Now
Programming
The service offers linear channels from major media conglomerates like A&E, AMC, CBS, Discovery, Disney, Fox, MLB, NBCUniversal, Viacom, Turner, and Univision. The service also allows users to add on HBO, Showtime, Starz, & Cinemax for an additional fee, with access to HBO Go, Showtime on Demand, Starz on Demand, & Max GO included, respectively.
Maps DirecTV Now
Supported devices
On launch, the service is available on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Chromecast hardware.
Supported DirecTV Now devices include:
TV-connected
- Apple TV (4th Generation or newer)
- Roku
- Amazon Fire TV
- Chromecast
Mobile
- iOS mobile devices
- Android mobile devices
- Chromecast (iOS and Android)
Web browser
- Google Chrome 50+
- Safari 8+
Content
DirecTV Now currently offers four programming packages, along with four premium networks.
- + Live programming is only promised in selected markets.
- ? NBC Sports (including SNY) and Fox Sports regional networks (including YES Network) depending on region.
- ?? MSG regional networks only available in the New York market.
- * Free for AT&T wireless subscribers with Unlimited Plus and Unlimited Choice plans.
See also
- LocalBTV
- Philo
- PlayStation Vue
- Sling TV
- YouTube TV
References
External links
- Official website
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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