On February 25, 2021, AT&T announced that it would spin-off DirecTV, U-Verse TV, and DirecTV Stream into a separate entity, selling a 30% stake to TPG Inc., while retaining a 70% stake in the new standalone company. The deal closed on August 2, 2021.

Last year AT&T spun off DIRECTV, DIRECTV Stream, and U-Verse TV into its own company AT&T owns 70% of and TPG owns 30%. Because of this, AT&T no longer has to report subscriber numbers.

iStock / Getty Images Plus. AT&T TV is a bundled streaming service that includes live TV, on-demand video, and cloud DVR recording. The service comes with a set-top box and remote control, but you can also use the mobile app. Here's everything you need to know about AT&T TV, its pricing, availability, and offerings.

The cost of an AT&T streaming package depends on which one you choose. The basic package for AT&T TV Now starts at $55 per month while HBO Max costs $14.99 per month. If you're interested in both services, there are bundle options available that can save you money.

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.

With your remote control:

1. Press Home to open the Samsung Smart Hub.
2. Enter DIRECTV STREAM in the Search box.
3. Choose DIRECTV STREAM, then Install.
4. Select the app to open it.

AT&T TV NOW (formerly DIRECTV NOW) was the brand name of a live TV & on demand streaming service, and was rebranded DIRECTV STREAM in 2021.

Like many similar providers, DirecTV is a casualty of the increasing dominance and success of streaming services, a phenomenon not just isolated to the U.S. but which has spread all across North America.

AT&T TV Now is no more. New customers can no longer sign up for telecom's skinny bundle TV service, similar to YouTube TV or Hulu with Live TV. Instead, customers can only sign up for AT&T TV. Simply put: AT&T now has one virtual TV service instead of two.

AT&T TV is a streaming service that enables you to access live TV, offers up to 55,000 on-demand titles, and gives you 500 hours of cloud DVR. When you sign up for one of the five packages on offer, AT&T sends you a device to plug into your TV, so all you need is an internet connection.

AT&T TV offers streaming plans starting at $60 a month and select packages include one year of HBO Max for free – here's how to sign up. AT&T TV is a live TV streaming platform with plans ranging in price from $60 a month to $140 per month.

(Customers may add more receivers for $5 each per month.) > AT&T U-verse TV U300, with more than 240 of the most popular channels including 31 premium movie channels, like Starz®, Encore®, SHOWTIME®, The Movie Channel™, and FLIX®, plus local channels and 34 digital music channels.