Tag: DIRECTV
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Another DIRECTV Price Hike is Coming Next Month
Satellite and streaming television provider DIRECTV will implement significant price increases to many of its service plans beginning June 25, 2026. The changes will affect both long-standing traditional satellite customers and those subscribed to its streaming service, DIRECTV Stream. Households can expect to see higher monthly bills starting on that date or upon the next…
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DIRECTV Adds a New Channel to the MySports Extra
DIRECTV has added a new channel to its MySports Extra mini pack, available exclusively as an add-on to the MySports Genre Pack. The Cowboy Channel originally came to select DIRECTV packages in 2017, and now the “Official Network of Pro Rodeo” is available in the mini pack. On The Cowboy Channel, you’ll get 24 hour…
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DIRECTV Adds a New Sports Channel to Its Live TV Lineup
DIRECTV has added PX Sports, the leading action sports network in Hispanic America, to its channel lineup for subscribers in the U.S. PX Sports airs global action sports competitions, original programming, and youth-driven culture content, with a focus on Hispanic audiences. The new addition is part of a wider trend of services diversifying their sports…
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Lost NFL Network on Comcast Xfinity? Here Are the Best Streaming Alternatives for Football Fans
In a major shakeup, Comcast subscribers just took a hit if football is a big part of their TV lineup. After a contract breakdown tied to broader disputes involving ESPN, Comcast Xfinity customers have officially lost access to NFL Network. The fallout is another sign of how fragile traditional cable bundles have become, leaving fans…
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Your Local ABC, CBS, FOX, or NBC Station May Have to Give Up Their Free OTA TV Channel & Move – Roku Adds 22 New Channels, & More – The Top Cord Cutting Stories From April 2026
April 2026 stood out as a pivotal month in the cord cutting movement, with developments that accelerated the shift from traditional cable and satellite television toward streaming platforms, free over-the-air options, and digital-first delivery methods. Consumers seeking to eliminate expensive monthly bills encountered both opportunities for expanded free content and new uncertainties around legacy broadcast…
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DIRECTV is Expanding the MiEspañol Genre Pack
DIRECTV announced a major expansion of the MiEspañol Spanish-language genre pack. Telemundo affiliates in 82 Markets are being added to the genre pack, giving DIRECTV customers in those markets the ability to stream Telemundo content for the first time. With the expansion, MiEspañol will reach around 98% of all U.S. Hispanic TV homes. The expansion…
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DIRECTV Launches on Meta Headsets and You Can Use It for Free
DIRECTV announced today that it will launch its app on Meta Quest headsets, bringing its live TV and on-demand content into a virtual reality experience. The DIRECTV app is now available in the Meta Horizon Store and in Meta Horizon TV. The app is available on Meta Quest 3 and 3S, Meta Quest 2, and…
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YouTube TV vs DIRECTV vs Fubo vs Hulu vs Sling TV vs Philo: Which Streaming Service is Right For You?
Are you curious about switching to a new live TV streaming service in the new year? We’re here to help. Below, we’re comparing the major players – DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Philo, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. We’ll cover the channel lineups, packages and pricing, and additional features to help you decide which…
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YouTube TV vs. DIRECTV vs. Fubo vs. Sling TV: Breaking Down Their Cheaper Sports Package Pricing, Channels & More
Cord cutters who want live sports without paying for a giant cable-style bundle now have even more skinny options to choose from. YouTube TV, Fubo, and DIRECTV all already offer sports-focused plans, and Sling has now jumped in with its own low-cost lineup built around Sling Essentials. The latest plan joins the platform’s other skinny…
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A Judge Again Blocks a Massive Merger of ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Locals After a DIRECTV Lawsuit
A federal judge has once again blocked a sweeping proposed merger involving hundreds of local television stations affiliated with ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC. This comes a week after the same judge blocked the merger last week. The ruling on April 10 came from Chief U.S. District Judge Troy L. Nunley, who extended the emergency…