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To combat the overwhelm of what feels like a million and one channels, DIRECTV is simplifying the choices — and bringing costs down in the process — through curated packs that give customers more of what they want and less of what they don’t.
Best known for its Signature Packages (the service’s comprehensive live TV plans), DIRECTV has introduced more targeted — and therefore, more affordable — Genre Packs. Starting at $19.99 per month* (following a five-day free trial period), these streamlined monthly packs were created as a way for customers to tap into their specific areas of interest without needing to subscribe to tons of separate streaming services (or being required to commit to the provider’s more traditional offerings).
While DIRECTV offers six main Genre Packs — MyEntertainment, MySports, MyNews, MyKids, MiEspañol and the MySports & MyNews Duo — the first is a standout for its balanced mix of live TV channels and on-demand streaming services, namely access to 60-plus entertainment networks along with subscriptions to HBO Max Basic With Ads, Disney+ and Hulu.
