DirecTV Now
 | |
| Subsidiary | |
| Industry | Pay television |
| Founded | November 30, 2016 |
| Headquarters | El Segundo, California , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Services | OTT Internet Television |
| Parent | AT&T Communications |
| Website | www |
DirecTV Now (stylized as DIRECTV NOW, also known simply as DTV Now[1]) 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.[2][3] As of January 2019[update], the service has 1.6 million subscribers.[4] The data used by the service is zero rated for AT&T Wireless customers while on the AT&T network, as well as T-Mobile US customers who have the carrier's "Binge On" feature enabled.[5]
On July 13, 2017, it was reported that AT&T was 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.[6][7][8]
Contents
Programming[edit]
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.
Supported devices[edit]
TV-connected[edit]
- Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV (4th Generation or newer)
- Chromecast
- Roku
Mobile[edit]
- Android mobile devices
- Chromecast (iOS and Android)
- iOS mobile devices
Web browser[edit]
- Google Chrome 50+
- Safari 8+
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ https://techcrunch.com/2017/07/25/atts-streaming-service-directv-now-nears-half-a-million-subscribers/
- ^ Gryta, Thomas (26 November 2016). "As AT&T's DirecTV Now Streaming Service Is Unveiled, Watch the Details". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ^ "AT&T Sets DirecTV Now Launch Event for Nov. 28". Variety. Variety. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ^ "Q4 2018 Earnings" (PDF). January 30, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- ^ https://www.t-mobile.com/offer/binge-on-streaming-video-list.html
- ^ Lawler, Richard (July 13, 2017). "AT&T's 'next-gen' TV platform rollout will start on DirecTV Now". Engadget. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
- ^ Lieberman, David (July 13, 2017). "AT&T To Offer Cloud-Based DVR To Streaming Services". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
- ^ Frankel, Daniel (July 13, 2017). "DirecTV Now to finally get cloud DVR as part of AT&T video platform rollout". Fierce Cable. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
