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Apollo Group TV vs DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM, now sold as streaming live TV from DIRECTV, brings a satellite-style lineup to the internet, and satellite-style prices with it. Here's the full-year picture next to Apollo Group TV.
The short version
DIRECTV's streaming service is where many people land when they give up the satellite dish: familiar channels, a familiar brand, nothing on the roof.
The price is familiar too. The Entertainment package is $89.99 a month at the regular price, and the first number you see is usually a one-month offer. Required fees come on top, and regional sports networks need a higher package. Twelve months of Entertainment is $1,079.88 before taxes and fees.
Apollo Group TV has one price per pack, paid once, with no introductory rate that rises later and nothing renewing on its own.
DIRECTV STREAM vs Apollo Group TV, side by side
| Feature | DIRECTV STREAM | Apollo Group TV |
|---|---|---|
| Regular price | $89.99 a month (DIRECTV Entertainment (streaming))¹ | $149.99 for 12 months, or $24.99 for one month |
| Cost for a full year | $1,079.88¹ | $149.99 |
| How you pay | Billed every month until you cancel | One payment per pack; nothing renews automatically |
| Contract | No contract | No contract |
| Screens | Unlimited streams at home¹ | Up to 5 devices per account |
| Try before you pay | 5-day free trial¹ | No free trial; refund requests within 7 days under the Refund Policy |
| Recording | Cloud DVR included¹ | No recording feature; on-demand library to watch any time |
| Setup help | Help center and support | A guide for every supported device, plus written ticket support |
| Also included | 90+ channels on Entertainment; local channels in many markets | Live channels by category and region, on-demand library, HD to 4K where available |
DIRECTV's streaming packages also include Choice ($94.99/mo), Ultimate ($129.99/mo) and Premier ($174.99/mo) at regular prices; first-month offers are lower and required fees apply. Regional sports come with higher packages, depending on location.
Why Apollo Group TV is the better choice for most homes
- A fraction of the yearly cost, using the prices in the table.
- No introductory price that jumps after the first month.
- One payment per pack, and nothing renews automatically.
- Every pack includes the same channels and library, so there's no upgrade ladder to climb.
When DIRECTV STREAM may suit you better
- Local channels in many markets and regional sports on higher packages.
- Unlimited streams inside your home.
- A 5-day free trial before you pay.
Our verdict
If your regional sports network is a must and cost isn't the main concern, DIRECTV's higher packages can make sense. For everyday live TV at a price that doesn't climb after the first month, Apollo Group TV is the better value.
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Source
¹ DIRECTV official website (directv.com/stream, now “Streaming Live TV from DIRECTV”): Entertainment $89.99/mo regular price, Choice $94.99, Ultimate $129.99, Premier $174.99, 5-day free trial. Checked November 4, 2026. Prices and features change; check DIRECTV STREAM's website for today's details.
DIRECTV STREAM is a trademark of its owner. Apollo Group TV isn't affiliated with or endorsed by DIRECTV STREAM. This comparison is our own, based on the public information above. See our Disclaimer.
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Choose a pack, pay once and watch on the screens you already own. Nothing renews by itself.