Yes, on August 26th, 2021, the names of AT&T TV and AT&T TV NOW have both changed to DIRECTV STREAM. Only the names have changed. New and current customers can expect the same excellent service, same great selection of channels and on demand library, same great Cloud DVR, and same great app functionality.

The last comparison. The dvr. Both att tvs and directv's dvr offers you the same storage space of 200 hd. Hours but 18t tv only gives you three simultaneous streams while directv gives you five. And

Satellite TV from AT&T | DISH Network offers advanced services such as digital video recording and high- definition TV programming. Other enhancements, including VOD and new receivers featuring both high-definition and standard- definition DVR, are now available.

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DirecTV Stream places at No. 5 on our list of the Best Live Streaming Services of 2023 and No. 2 in our rating of the Best Sports Streaming Services of 2023. It's offered by AT&T, which also sells DirecTV satellite TV service.

DIRECTV works through the use of broadcast satellites. Through these satellite transmissions, it transmits digital satellite television audio into the homes and businesses of its consumers. The necessary equipment consists of a satellite dish, a set-top receiver, and a remote.

AT&T TV is a streaming service that offers live TV and on-demand titles via a set-top box, but it streams through the internet more like YouTube TV or Hulu Plus Live TV, rather than through the "cords" of traditional cable.

The difference is that DIRECTV STREAM packages cut out the filler channels. All DIRECTV and DIRECTV STREAM TV packages have live TV programming, premiums and local network channels including PBS. Local channels not available in all areas. Device may need to be in billing region in order to view.

AT&T contributed its U.S. video business unit to the new entity in exchange for preferred units as well as a 70% interest in the common units of DIRECTV. TPG contributed approximately $1.8 billion in cash to DIRECTV in exchange for preferred units and a 30% interest in common units of the new company.

The ARS allows customers to take advantage of the full DIRECTV experience, such as HD recording, ability to connect to Internet, ability to download and use apps*, and ability to share recorded content with other HD receivers/Gemini throughout the home. *Only available to Gemini receivers.

DirecTV is majority owned by AT&T, but operationally controlled by minority owner private investor group TPG Capital (formerly Texas Pacific Group), which acquired the 30% stake (and AT&T TV and U-verse) in 2021 $1.8 billion in cash.

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