DIRECTV Now Adds 312,000 Subs In 1Q
DIRECTV lost a net of 188,000 subscribers in the first quarter while AT&T’s U-Verse gained a net of 1,000 in the time period, AT&T announced today. The telco also [...]
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DIRECTV Now Hit With Major Outage
DIRECTV Now last night suffered a several hour-long outage for most, if not all, subscribers, another reminder of the fragility of live streaming. Shortly before 8 p.m. ET, [...]
Amazon’s Alexa Can Record Shows On DIRECTV, Dish
Amazon announced yesterday that subscribers to DIRECTV, TiVo, Verizon and Dish will soon be able to use the ‘Alexa’ Echo to record programming. The new recording [...]
Dish, DIRECTV to Offer MLB In 4K
Dish has joined DIRECTV in providing 4K coverage of Saturday’s MLB game between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros. The game will begin at 4 p.m. ET from Globe Life [...]
Live Streaming: Is the Picture Really That Bad?
Q. I know you have been a frequent critic of the picture on live streaming such as DIRECTV Now and Sling TV. But come on, Swanni, is the picture really that bad? Is it [...]
DIRECTV to Air The Masters In 4K HDR
DIRECTV next month will once again air the Masters Golf Tournament from Augusta, Georgia in 4K, but this year it will be in 4K HDR (High Dynamic Range). The Masters, arguably [...]
DIRECTV & Scientology TV: How You Can Stop It
Q. I’m angry. DIRECTV added an “info commercial” of Scientology!!! Is there anything we can do to stop this? — Debi, hometown unknown. Debi, as you note, DIRECTV [...]
Will AT&T Get Rid Of U-verse?
Q. I’ve been a subscriber to AT&T’s U-verse TV for several years, but it seems like AT&T wants to get rid of it. They rarely give us anything new, and [...]
How to Connect Your Devices to Your TV
Q. I know this may sound dumb, but I recently moved and I need to reconnect my TV to my basic equipment — my satellite DVR and my Roku player — and I don’t have a clue [...]
DIRECTV Now: Why Only Two Streams?
Q. I was considering getting DIRECTV Now, but I see that they offer just two streams. What exactly does that mean? And should it stop me from getting it? — Joy, Waco, [...]
DIRECTV: Can You Still Watch Dodgers On Extra Innings?
Q. I read your article about DIRECTV not carrying SportsNet LA which has the Los Angeles Dodgers games. If DIRECTV doesn’t carry it, can I still watch the Dodgers on my [...]
DIRECTV Now: Is It Still $10 a Month?
Q. I remember reading a story you wrote awhile back about DIRECTV Now being just $10 a month. Is that deal still good? I would be very tempted at that price. — Tammy, [...]