DIRECTV plans and pricing compared: which one fits your home in 2026?

DIRECTV (Satellite TV · Streaming) serves all 50 states with plans starting at $69.99/mo. Advertised tiers only tell half the story though, so below is every current plan with verified October 22, 2026 pricing, what each includes, and an honest read on who should pick it.

The lineup at a glance

ENTERTAINMENT, 90+ channels at $69.99 /mo*

The essentials + ESPN. Here is what the price includes:

• Locals, news & lifestyle
• ESPN & TNT included
• Genie HD DVR

Best for: Light users, small households and anyone optimizing the monthly bill.

CHOICE, 125+ channels at $84.99 /mo*

The sports-fan favorite. Here is what the price includes:

• Regional sports networks
• MLB, NBA & NHL networks
• Most popular package

Best for: Most households, it's the sweet spot of price and headroom.

ULTIMATE, 160+ channels at $119.99 /mo*

Movies + full entertainment. Here is what the price includes:

• Everything in CHOICE
• Movie & lifestyle channels
• STARZ ENCORE included

Best for: Busy families, heavy streamers and multi-device households.

PREMIER, 185+ channels at $154.99 /mo*

All of it, including premiums. Here is what the price includes:

• Max, Paramount+ w/ SHOWTIME
• STARZ & Cinemax included
• The complete lineup

Best for: Gamers, creators, remote workers and big busy homes.

How to choose between them

Start from your busiest hour, not your average one. One or two people browsing and streaming sit comfortably on the entry tier; a family running simultaneous 4K streams, video calls and gaming wants the mid tier; and if anyone uploads for a living, works remote full-time or fills the house with smart devices, the top tier's headroom is what keeps evenings smooth.

Equipment and the real monthly cost

DIRECTV: genie hd dvr / gemini device included with packages. Always add any equipment, installation and tax lines to the advertised price before comparing against another provider, and note when the promotional term ends, that is the number that decides whether a plan stays a good deal.

Where you can get it

DIRECTV serves all 50 states. Availability genuinely changes street to street, so run your ZIP through the Netway checker, then call (313) 387-3220 and we confirm your exact address before planning an install date.

Bottom line

Satellite coverage reaches all 50 states, including rural addresses no cable or fiber line touches. If that matches what your household needs, order direct from the plan page, pricing shown was verified on October 22, 2026.

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