AT&T’s new live TV streaming service DIRECTV NOW is expected to be released next week; however, for a short time this week they accidentally released their website early.
One of the things we learned was that DIRECTV NOW will offer a free 7-day trial. This will allow cord cutters who are considering the service to try it out before they have to pay; however, we expect typical trial rules to apply. For example, you probably have to give a form of payment and if you fail to cancel before the trial ends you will be charged.
We also learned what devices will be supported at launch: Amazon Fire TV, Google Cast to players such as Nvidia Shield and the Mi Box, Apple TV 4th Generation+, Android 4.4+, iPad iOS9+, iPhone 5+, iPod Touch, Internet Explorer 11+, Chrome 50+, and Safari 8+.
Both the Chromecast and the Amazon Fire TV Stick are listed as coming soon, and the Roku is not even on the list; however, we expect them to support the Roku shortly after the new Roku OS comes out later this year.
It is a promising sign that they are willing to offer a free trial because it is typical for these types of services to do that when they are confident in what they have to offer.
Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more news, tips, and reviews.
Need cord cutting tech support? Join our new Cord Cutting Tech Support Facebook Group for help.