If you’ve cut the cord but are missing watching live TV — or you want to make sure you can see all of the holiday Hallmark movies or college football bowl games coming up in December and January — consider this rare flash sale from DirecTV: Right now, new customers can get DirecTV’s Signature Entertainment package for $50 for the first month (plus taxes and fees) — down from the usual price of $80 per month, saving you 44%.
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The DirecTV Entertainment package includes over 190 channels, like ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1, CBS, SEC Network, ACC Network, and more, along with Hallmark Channel, AMC, Freeform, and Lifetime. If you pay an extra $10 a month for a Gemini Air device (like a Fire Stick or Roku TV), you’ll also get Disney+ and Hulu (with ads).
DirecTV is our pick for the best live TV streaming service that most resembles cable, in terms of being able to flip through live channels. You don’t have to sign an annual contract — you can cancel any time, including after the first month, when the price goes back up to $80 a month. Plans come with unlimited streams and unlimited DVR storage. You can watch through the DirecTV app, or add the Gemini Air device for $10 a month to plug directly into your TV.
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Don’t miss this DirecTV deal for new customers while it lasts.
How I rated this deal
This is an excellent deal for 44% off your first month of DirecTV. However, since it is only a one-month discount, I gave it a 4/5 stars.
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