Twelve months, side by side
DirecTV Stream is advertised at $89.99 per month as of 2026-09-17. Entertainment package. Choice (125+ channels) is $94.99/mo.
| Route | Advertised | Twelve months | Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DirecTV Stream | $89.99/mo | $1079.88 | Month to month, cancel any time |
| This service, 2 connections, 12 months | $129 total | $129 | Paid up front for the term |
| Traditional cable | $100–$120/mo advertised | $1560–$2040 at real bill rates | Often a 12 or 24-month agreement |
What DirecTV Stream does better
These are real advantages, and for many households they are worth the price difference. A comparison page that pretends otherwise is selling, not comparing.
- The most cable-like channel coverage of the streaming bundles, including regional sports in many markets.
- Unlimited simultaneous streams on the home network on current plans.
- Familiar guide and DVR behaviour for households coming from satellite or cable.
What you take on by switching
Verify your specific channels before cancelling anything. The failure mode people regret is cancelling a service that carried one regional network, then discovering the replacement does not.
- Broad regional sports carriage — the single most common regret after switching.
- Cable-equivalent support expectations.
- Unlimited in-home streams. A fixed-term plan has an explicit connection count.
Before you cancel DirecTV Stream
Work through these in order and write the answers down. Every one of them is cheaper to discover now than in the first week of a season.
- List every regional sports network on your current line-up. DirecTV Stream carries more of them than most alternatives.
- Count the in-home streams your household uses at once — you are moving from unlimited to an explicit number.
- Check whether you are in a contract period with an early termination charge.
- Confirm whether you rent any hardware that has to be returned.
- Verify your local affiliates on the replacement before the cancellation date.
Sizing the replacement properly
Match the connection count to the screens that run at once in your household. This is the number that decides whether a switch feels like an upgrade or a downgrade, far more than any channel total.
Questions people ask
How much is DirecTV Stream?
$89.99 per month for the Entertainment package with 90+ channels, and $94.99 for Choice with 125+.
Why is DirecTV Stream more expensive?
It carries a broader, more cable-like line-up including regional sports networks in many markets, and prices accordingly.
What replaces unlimited home streams?
An explicit connection tier. Count the screens that run at once in your household and buy that number — most US households land between two and four.
Sources
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