Category: DIRECTV
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What Internet Speed Do You Need for Sling TV, DIRECTV NOW, YouTube TV, Netflix, & PlayStation Vue? We Take a Look…
One of the most common questions we get is what internet speed do you need for cord cutting? My number one tip on this is don’t ask your internet service provider as they will try to get you to buy the fastest speed possible. My suggestion is you can always get faster internet as providers…
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PBS Is the Last Major Cord Cutting Hold Out, But That May Be about to Change
PBS is one of the last major holds outs when it comes to live TV streaming. It is difficult to find PBS on any of the major services—only a few smaller ones. Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, Hulu, DIRECTV NOW, YouTube TV, and more all do not offer PBS. That is about to change. Earlier this…
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AT&T Will Announce DIRECTV NOW Subscriber Numbers on January 30th 2019
Today AT&T announced the next time we will get updated DIRECTV NOW subscriber numbers. At 7 a.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, AT&T will publish their 4th quarter 2018 earnings. Why is this important? AT&T has already said they expect DIRECTV NOW to lose subscribers in the 4th quarter of 2018. Now the only question…
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5 Things Coming to DIRECTV NOW in 2019: Price Hike, Fewer Channels, DVR, 4K, & More
For some time now, AT&T has made it clear what they plan to do with DIRECTV NOW in the future. Since 2017, AT&T has been talking about 4K support and a DVR add-on option to list a few features. So, what should you expect from DIRECTV NOW in 2019? Here are our top five things…
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YouTube TV Is the Best Live TV Service of 2018 Beating Out PlayStation Vue, DIRECTV NOW, Sling, & Others (2018 Cordie Awards)
What is the best live TV streaming service is a common argument among cord cutters; however, no one service is perfect for everyone, but there are services that are more popular than others. This year for our 2018 Cordie Awards we let our readers pick the best cord cutting streaming services and devices. Earlier in…
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DIRECTV NOW Quietly Improves Their DVR
Earlier this week, AT&T rolled out DVR support for HBO on DIRECTV NOW. DIRECTV NOW has once again been quietly updated to add support for fast-forwarding a show that is still being recorded. Now if you get home 15 minutes late for your favorite show you can start the recording from the beginning and even fast…
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AT&T Confirms Internet Customers Who Have DIRECTV NOW Will Be Exempt from Data Caps
Earlier this week, Cord Cutters News broke the story that AT&T is giving unlimited data to AT&T Internet customers who also have DIRECTV NOW. Now AT&T has confirmed to Cord Cutters News the deal and supplied additional details. To get free unlimited home Internet from AT&T, you have to have an AT&T Internet account and…
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DIRECTV NOW Still Does Not Support ESPN3
DIRECTV NOW has been without ESPN3 support for almost two months. Every week since the outage started we have received messages asking about ESPN3 not working on DIRECTV NOW. Today we thought it would be a good idea to post in reply to all the messages or comments we get that yes ESPN3 is down and…
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DIRECTV NOW’s Streaming Player is Likely Just a Beta Test For DIRECTV Streaming
DIRECTV NOW is beta testing a new streaming player. This Android TV-powered streaming player boots directly into DIRECTV NOW and gives you a cable box like experience in a streaming player. Yet the more people use the device the more it becomes clear that this device is built for DIRECTV instead of DIRECTV NOW. Now that…
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Cord Cutting This Week 56 – The Future of Roku TVs? AT&T Selling Hulu? & More
Join Cord Cutters News every Saturday as we take a look back at some of the biggest Cord Cutting Stories from the past week. Now, remember these are my opinions on them not an in-depth look at each story. If you would like to learn more about each story check out the links below. (Also let…