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Ahead of the Oscars, DIRECTV Offering Limited-Time Deal on Live TV Packages
The streamer's promo lets customers catch upcoming awards shows, plus local, national and international news at a discount. Here’s what’s included and how to claim the offer.
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DIRECTV is doubling down on its already cost-conscious custom TV packages with further price drops amidst awards season.
For context, early last year, DIRECTV introduced Genre Packs to its streaming lineup. Unlike DIRECTV’s more comprehensive, Signature Packages (ENTERTAINMENT, CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER), these genre-specific bundles were created as an affordable way for customers to tap into their specific areas of interest (i.e. sports, lifestyle) without needing to commit to the provider’s more traditional offerings.
To catch live awards shows plus local, national and international news, DIRECTV’s MyNews Genre Pack is a cost-effective option, and through March 17, the streaming service is running a promotion making it even more economical. Regularly priced at $39.99 per month, new customers who sign up now can take advantage of live news and live awards coverage for just $34.99 per month for the first two months, following a five-day free trial period[1].
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Local channels included in the MyNews Genre Pack are ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC. National and international news channels include CNN, CNN International, FOX News Channel, MSNBC, CNBC, CNBC World, Fox Business, Bloomberg Television, Newsmax, i24 News, C-SPAN and C-SPAN2[2].
In addition to DIRECTV’s MyNews promotion, the streaming service is also running a limited-time offer on its MyKids Genre Pack. Regularly $19.99 per month, the special offer prices the pack at $14.99 for the first two months[3]. This pack includes 10+ popular kids channels (all listed here) in addition to the Disney+ Basic plan.
Other Genre Packs include MyEntertainment ($34.99 per month), MySports ($69.99 per month) and MiEspañol ($34.99 per month). For each package, customers can, of course, take advantage of DIRECTV’s five-day free trial period. On top of these standard Genre Packs, the streamer also has three Mini-Packs: MySports Extra ($12.99 per month[4]), MyHome Team ($19.99 per month) and MyCinema, with a limited-time offer of $0 per month for the first two months. Following the promo, the pack auto-renews monthly at the then-prevailing rate (currently $9.99 per month).
Learn more about each Genre Pack, take advantage of the limited-time promos and sign up for your five-day free trial now at Directv.com/affiliates/stream.
1. New residential customers only. A valid card is required. Your card may be charged a temporary hold during trial period. After the trial, service renews monthly unless canceled. Cancel anytime. Prices may vary through third parties. Restr’s apply. $5 off first two months then MyNews auto-renews monthly at then-prevailing rate (curr. $39.99/mo.) unless you cancel. Cancel anytime. Account must remain in good standing to receive discount for two months. Limit one per DIRECTV account. May not be combined with certain offers. Offer may be changed or discontinued at any time.
2. Local channels aren’t available everywhere and may vary by location.
3. New residential customers only. $5 off first two months then MyKids auto-renews monthly at then-prevailing rate (curr. $19.99/mo.) unless you cancel. Cancel anytime. Account must remain in good standing to receive discount for two months. LIMIT ONE PER DIRECTV ACCOUNT. May not be combined with certain offers. Must be 18+. Restr’s apply. This will not replace any existing Disney+ subscription you may already have.
4. Requires MySports base pack. Local channels vary by market. Blackout restrictions apply.
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