Thinking of going from DTV to DTV Stream...questions

[kovach]

First, I'm having a hard time finding a channel by channel comparison between the two, can anyone point me to that if it exists?

Also, I know DTV doesn't have a lot of 4k outside of PPV, but does DTV Stream still have no 4k or has some been added, or there are plans to add?

 

[dtv757]

D* has a live sports event in 4k almost every night


Talking about sat

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[John2021]

there's no sunday ticket on streaming also if that means anything

 

[Bruce]

there's no sunday ticket on streaming also if that means anything.

Will not matter after this season.

 

[gbertler]

No NFL Network on the Streaming service.

 

[dtv757]

Does stream have mix channels ?

I love the mix channels

Espically for March madness and MLB NFL etc

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[DS0816]

First, I'm having a hard time finding a channel by channel comparison between the two, can anyone point me to that if it exists?

Also, I know DTV doesn't have a lot of 4k outside of PPV, but does DTV Stream still have no 4k or has some been added, or there are plans to add?

Perhaps this will be some help.…

List of DirecTV Stream channels

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[netcommsj]

DIRECTV stream does NOT have several popular channels that are on DIRECTV.
Maybe this will help:

https://networkcommunications.tv/directv-stream-channel-li

https://networkcommunications.tv/directv

 

[kovach]

Thanks all, sounds like I'll be sticking with DTV until Stream catches up.

 

[comp9]

Thanks all, sounds like I'll be sticking with DTV until Stream catches up.

There isnt going to be a catch up Its not meant to be a 100% mirror of Sat Service It is however where all R & D money is going while Sat service continues to shed itself

 

[kovach]

Ok...I guess I haven't completely ruled it out...

Also, I didn't see any mention of 4k on Stream, is that something they offer or plan to?

One other question, does Stream have the tons of shopping channels repeated throughout like DirecTV and is there a working version of "Channels I Get" or something similar to filter out everything you don't get or want?

 

[comp9]

Ok...I guess I haven't completely ruled it out...

Also, I didn't see any mention of 4k on Stream, is that something they offer or plan to?

One other question, does Stream have the tons of shopping channels repeated throughout like DirecTV and is there a working version of "Channels I Get" or something similar to filter out everything you don't get or want?

No Clue on 4K They have said nothing No there is not a ton of shopping channels on Stream and you only see the channels you actually get.. You can set a favorites filter to remove ones you don't want to see

 

[DaveKL69]

Definitely thinking of making the switch from DirecTv which I'm satisfied with except for the price, and the DVR not holding as much as DISH. I'm in the 2nd year of my DirecTV contract, and really think the DirecTv Stream would be best for our family. Prices are better, unlimited DVR are both great things. We're not big on sports, only UK basketball so can add the pack with SEC if we continue supporting UK after their last couple performances lol. I think the DirecTv Stream device ($5/ mo for 24mos) with the Entertainment pack ($59.99 for 3mos, then $69.99) for the family room. Got some questions, though, For bedroom tv, would you use another DirecTv Stream device for the bedroom (making it another $5/ mo for 24 mos), or just get a Fire TV stick or Roku? Also, does anyone have AT&T internet, which I have, and have DirecTV Stream and get good service? Plus, can you switch from DirecTv to DirecTv Stream without penalty>

 

[I WANT MORE]

I switched from Sat to Stream a few weeks ago.
The only thing I miss are the regional sports networks (out of market).
The C71 is a much better option that the app.

 

[comp9]

Honestly buy the stream boxes on eBay for 40-50 bucks Just make sure the seller has updated it to the latest version

 

[NashGuy]

First, I'm having a hard time finding a channel by channel comparison between the two, can anyone point me to that if it exists?

I compared the two a few months back. Here are the channels that are carried on satellite but not on Stream, from what I can recall:

• NFL Network
• ION
• INSP
• Cowboy Channel
• NASA TV
• various shopping channels
• various non-commercial channels (religious, cultural, etc.)

Also, I think satellite may carry the local MeTV station in some markets; that's missing on DTV Stream. And in some markets, DTV Stream may be missing the local CW and/or My Network TV station, as well as independent stations that are carried on satellite (e.g. Chicago's WGN 9, LA's KDOC 56, etc.).

 

[dtv757]

I wish D* had those local sub channels like H&I

 

[jamieh1]

Stream has H&I

 

[Richfunb]

DaveKL69 asked the question about switching from regular DIRECTV to Stream without penalty. Any answers??

 

[kovach]

I compared the two a few months back. Here are the channels that are carried on satellite but not on Stream, from what I can recall:

• NFL Network
• ION
• INSP
• Cowboy Channel
• NASA TV
• various shopping channels
• various non-commercial channels (religious, cultural, etc.)

Also, I think satellite may carry the local MeTV station in some markets; that's missing on DTV Stream. And in some markets, DTV Stream may be missing the local CW and/or My Network TV station, as well as independent stations that are carried on satellite (e.g. Chicago's WGN 9, LA's KDOC 56, etc.).

So I was bored last night and compared what I have (DirecTV XTRA) and what I'm looking at (DirecTV Stream Ultimate).

Basically I'm losing a bunch of stuff I don't watch or use like the music channels, religious programming, international, shopping, other coast feeds of same programming, etc.:

1. Arirang TV
2. Aspire
3. Celebrity Shopping
4. CGTN
5. Cowboy Channel
6. CTN
7. Daystar
8. Enlace
9. ESNE
10. EWTN
11. Free Speech TV
12. GEB America
13. GEM Shopping
14. ION
15. JBS
16. Jewlery TV
17. Jewish Life TV
18. Link TV
19. Living Faith Network
20. NASA TV
21. NewsNation
22. NFL Network
23. NHK
24. NRB
25. ONCE Mexico
26. Outdoor Channel
27. Pursuit
28. QVC3
29. SBN
30. ShopHQ
31. So Yummy
32. TBN Inspire
33. TCT Network
34. Trinity Broadcasting Network
35. World Network
36. World Harvest Television

Looks like I'd gain the Heroes and Icons channel.

I guess the biggest one is NFL but I've been watching less and less football over the years so I can do without. Personally I think it would be refreshing to not have the guide clogged up with all that junk (yes I know I could create favorite lists but don't really want to spend the time maintaining those either as new things are added).

I'm starting to come around as this might be a good idea though not exactly a money saver with the discounts I'm currently getting but saves me from losing picture during heavy downpours or climbing out on the roof during winter to brush snow off my dish (though that's probably a trade-off for internet outages)!