The quick answer
Anywhere from $20.99 to $193.98 a month as of July 2026, depending on how you buy it. Genre Packs cost $20.99–$64.99/mo. Streaming ENTERTAINMENT is $59.99 for the first month, then $89.99/mo. base. Satellite packages are $89.99–$169.99/mo. for 24 months. On top of all of these come taxes, a $10/mo. device or TV Access fee and, on CHOICE and above, a Regional Sports Fee of up to $23.99/mo.
What the headline price leaves out
DIRECTV’s advertised prices leave out taxes and required fees. Two fees do most of the damage: $10/mo. for the Gemini device lease on streaming or the TV Access Fee on satellite, and on CHOICE and above a Regional Sports Fee of up to $23.99/mo. depending on market. Satellite also charges a one-time $49.95 activation fee, and its advertised pricing requires autopay and paperless billing.
You can see it in DIRECTV’s own fine print for satellite CHOICE: “$118.98/mo. w/req’d $10/mo. TV Access Fee & Regional Sports Fee of up to $23.99/mo.” The real monthly figure is well above the headline.
DIRECTV via Internet (streaming) pricing
Streaming needs no annual contract and opens with a 5-day free trial. The first month is $30–$40 off, and smaller discounts continue through month 24:
| Package | Channels | First month | Base price | Typical total w/ fees* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENTERTAINMENT | 90+ | $59.99 | $89.99/mo. | up to $94.99/mo. |
| CHOICE™ | 125+ | $64.99 | $94.99/mo. | up to $118.98/mo. |
| ULTIMATE | 160+ | $89.99 | $124.99/mo. | up to $143.98/mo. |
| PREMIER™ | 185+ | $129.99 | $169.99/mo. | up to $183.98/mo. |
*Months 2–24 including the $10/mo. device fee and market-dependent Regional Sports Fee, per DIRECTV’s published offer math, verified September 9, 2026. Taxes additional.
DIRECTV via Satellite pricing
Satellite comes with a 24-month agreement and a 2-year price guarantee, so the advertised price holds for both years. Streaming makes no such promise:
| Package | Channels | Price (24 mos.) | With required fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENTERTAINMENT | 175+ | $89.99/mo. | $99.99/mo. |
| CHOICE™ | 215+ | $94.99/mo. | up to $118.98/mo. |
| ULTIMATE | 280+ | $124.99/mo. | up to $148.98/mo. |
| PREMIER™ | 350+ | $169.99/mo. | up to $193.98/mo. |
Two things apply only to satellite: leave the agreement early and there’s an early-termination fee of $20 per remaining month; skip local channels altogether and you get a $12/mo. credit.
Paying the least for DIRECTV
- MyFree DIRECTV — $0. 130+ free, ad-supported live channels and no credit card needed; a genuine way to try the interface.
- MyKids Genre Pack — $15.99/mo. for 2 months (then $20.99), the cheapest paid option.
- MyEntertainment — $42.99/mo. with HBO Max Basic With Ads included, no contract.
- ENTERTAINMENT streaming first month — $59.99, after the 5-day free trial.
How the current promotions work
Qualifying new customers can also get, as of July 2026, 3 months of premium networks free (HBO Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ, Cinemax and MGM+, worth about $175), 2 months of the Movies Extra Pack + Peacock (a $19.98 value on ENTERTAINMENT and up), and Disney+, Hulu and the ESPN Unlimited plan with a Gemini device on qualifying streaming packages. Each free add-on renews at the going rate when its promo ends unless you cancel, and your agent gives you every renewal date on the order call.
Bottom line
A typical household on ENTERTAINMENT or CHOICE should plan on about $70–$120/mo. all-in by either delivery method, once fees and taxes are added. The teaser price is real, but only for its stated window. DIRECTV sets pricing, it varies by address and it changes; the figures above were checked against DIRECTV’s published offers on September 9, 2026, and your agent re-checks them live on every order call.
For your exact all-in number, call 888-889-4095; your agent itemizes every fee for your ZIP before you order. See also: streaming vs. satellite · dealer vs. ordering direct · all FAQs.