DirecTV’s cheapest plan offers 145+ channels for $50 a month for the first 12 months. Their most expensive tier offers 315+ channels for $125 for the first 12 months. There are four other plans between those two that offer a range of channel packages and pricing. All of the packages include a 12 month price lock, but the prices do go up after that first year. Let’s take a look at a more detailed price breakdown for all six tiers of service that DirecTV offers.
Tier One: Select Package
The Select Package is the lowest tier offered by DirecTV. It includes 145+ channels for $50 a month for the first 12 months. After that the price jumps to $90 per month. This service also includes three months of premium channels, which include: HBO, Showtime, Starz and Cinemax.
Tier Two: Entertainment Package
The Entertainment Package is a step up from the select package with a total 155+ channels for $55 a month for the first 12 months. After the first year, the price jumps to $101 a month for the last year of the contract. This package also includes three free months of premium channels. Unlike the select package, the entertainment package also includes NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2017 season and access to ESPN.
Tier Three: Choice Package
The Choice Package offers over 185 channels for $60 a month for the first 12 months. After the first year the price jumps to $115 a month for the final 12 months of the contract. This package also includes three free months of premium channels and NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2017 season and ESPN.
Tier Four: Xtra Package
The Xtra Package provides 230+ channels for $70 a month for the first 12 months of a 24 month contract. The price jumps to $124 a month for the last year of the contract. Like the previous packages, the Xtra also offers three free months of premium channels and NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2017 season and ESPN.
Tier Five: Ultimate Package
Despite its name, the Ultimate Package is not the highest tier of services that DirecTV offers. It is the second highest at 245+ channels for $75 a month for the first year. The price goes up to $134 for the last year of the contract. This package also includes three months of premium channels, ESPN and NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2017 season.
Tier Six: Premier Package
This is the most comprehensive television package that DirecTV offers. It includes 315+ channels for $125 a month—like the other packages, that price jumps after the first year. During the final 12 months of a two-year contract this package costs $187 a month. As it is the most comprehensive package, it includes all the premium channels for the entirety of the contract. The Premier Package also includes ESPN and NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2017 season. If the channel exists in the US, it is likely a part of this package.
Remember, no matter what package you choose, your monthly fee can go up depending on the equipment that you need for your home setup. These prices all change if you bundle internet services with your television packages as well.
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