The Best DIRECTV Packages of 2023

Tue, Oct 26, 2021 10:10 PM Internet Bundles

The packages get more expensive down the list. However, they do come with more channels. If you're on a budget, decide which channels are most important to you. This helps you get the best value for your money. We'll go over each channel bundle in detail below.

DIRECTV Facts

DIRECTV is a digital satellite television company based out of El Segundo, California that offers a variety of satellite television plans in the United States. AT&T purchased DIRECTV on July 24, 2015, for $48.5 billion and significantly increased the company's network and offerings.

Select Package - 155 channels

Select Package - 155 channels ($59.99 per month)
The best option for the casual TV viewer who doesn't want to spend a lot on TV service, the Select package nevertheless comes with an ample 155 channels, including TNT, Discovery Channel, AMC, CNN, Bravo, and more. And for the first three months, you'll get to try out premium channels, like HBO, Showtime and Starz

Choice Package - 185 channels

Choice Package - 185 channels ($69.99 per month)
The Choice Package comes with 185 channels which include the Weather Channel, IFC, the Travel Channel, the Cooking Channel, and the MLB Network. Plus, with this package, you get the NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2020 season for free, as well as the premium channel preview.

Xtra Package

Xtra Package - 235 channels ($79.99 per month)
For another $10, you can make the quantum leap from the Choice Package to the Xtra package, adding another 50 channels for a total of 235. Included in those 50 are Nat Geo, NBA TV, and MTV Classic. And you get the premium channel preview as well.

Ultimate Package

Ultimate Package - 250 channels ($84.99 per month)
And for just another additional $5, you can move up from Xtra to the Ultimate Package, which adds on another 15 channels of mostly movies, with such channels as Starz Encore and The Movie Channel. Plus, you the get the NFL Ticket for 2020 and the three months of premium channels.

Premier Package

Premier Package - 330 channels ($134.99 per month)
What could be better than the Ultimate Package? It can only be the Premier Package, which offers a staggering 330 channels for the TV fanatic. It's an especially good way to go for movie buffs as it includes all the premium channels like HBO, Showtime, and Cinemax. Plus, you'll get sports channels like ESPN Classic and NBS Sports, along with the NFL Sunday Ticket.