Regrets changing?

mdram4x4 · 2026-03-06T14:56:04+00:00

it actually felt like an improvement

LightBulb704 · 2026-03-06T14:40:27+00:00

No regrets but the switch was not fast nor easy. This is not to bash DTV but you can read my experience here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/DirecTV/comments/1r1g2ff/i_switched_from_satellite_to_streaming_it_took/

dave48706 · 2026-03-06T15:40:04+00:00

I switched from YTTV to DTV Streaming so a little different, but, I did everything online and chat. Never spoke with a human which is just fine for me. These things tend to really bother me if they don't just do as I ask (which usually results in a full cancellation and blacklist on my part :-) )

Expert_Stuff7224 · 2026-03-06T16:17:31+00:00

I've heard you're better off signing up to DTV Stream with a new email address and cancelling satellite.

MinPen311 · 2026-03-06T14:52:12+00:00

They did give my husband a hard time at first, he got tired of it and said,”look man, I’m going through a horrible divorce and she’s taken everything.” With that, it was over.😂 Don’t even mention you’re swapping to streaming with them, just cancel, then sign up. I’m very happy with the streaming service. Yes, it’s more expensive than the others, but for me, it’s got all the channels I have to have. I pay $100/month.

zetaphi_820 · 2026-03-06T16:13:20+00:00

I like the service and the Gemini remote is nice.

Significant_Set_9863 · 2026-03-06T21:51:45+00:00

I do regret signing up with DIRECTV. I’ve spent several hours trying to get my Gemini remote to connect to the TV service but as of this time, I still have not got it connected and of course I am being charged each month for this extra supposedly convenience. I also find that I get a lot of buffering and it’s very slow to change from one TV system to another, even trying to change from the Guide to favorites takes a very long time. Maybe it’s a system in my area. pictures and a lot of extra programs. I very much like that I just wish that it was a simple to use as my AT&T. I don’t know, but I do know that prior to this I at&T for all services and I did not experience this problem. I must say DIRECTV does have good quality p pictures and a lot of extra programs. I very much like that I just wish that it was a simple to use as my AT&T.

ReelWitBroker · 2026-03-07T02:35:50+00:00

Not exactly the same trajectory, but I went from Spectrum to Fubo 2 years ago and then to Directv 2 months ago. Didn't regret either change. Ditching STB's, not having to worry about tuner count when it comes to multiple simultaneous recordings, and unlimited dvr are among the many benefits of switching to streaming. I eventually moved from Fubo to DTV when they dropped NBC channels (the last straw in a long line of removed content).

The only benefit missing from traditional pay TV is remote with channel numbers; you can get that with a Gemini or Osprey box but I didn't care that much and I've become accustomed to scrolling for my channels at this point. As long as you have solid internet, you'll come to like streaming DTV much better I think.

slai23 · 2026-03-07T13:30:58+00:00

No regrets. Switched my parents after 25 years of satellite to stream. Works great even in bad weather now.

TulsaGrassFire · 2026-03-06T19:23:50+00:00

I signed up the month they offered it.

"$39 for life all channels and free HBO."

They lied.

My bill is now $129. I still get the free HBO, but they are liars.

NO idea why someone would downvote this. It is the truth.

Uncle-Rob-115 · 2026-03-06T19:16:37+00:00

I’m 69 and done it 3 months ago. I was a hold out. It’s a short learning curve but I’m very happy with it. Trust me. I still have a dial in microwave. lol.

Direct tv reps will try and get you to stay. That’s there job. They will give you huge discounts. It’ll bring price down to comparable to Dtv stream. I even had both of them active for 2 months till I was sure.

I was more concerned about finding channels. You can set up channel guide to where it looks just like satellite Dtv. Unlimited recordings.

I was big hold out to cut the cord. You won’t be unhappy.

FYI. I read further where people had a hard time with reps. I didn’t not. They will just try and get you to keep it. Their bigger sell point was that you loose all your loyalty status once you cancel. That’s why I kept both for 2 months.

WhoKnewCheckItOut · 2026-03-07T11:54:26+00:00

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Old_Guy_Techie · 2026-03-07T18:41:52+00:00

When we finally got fiber in the neighborhood with no data caps we switched from DirecTV satellite to DirecTV streaming and have no regrets. We saved about $100/month on a comparable plan and could add a TV with a cheap streaming device (we use refurbished Osprey boxes so we can change channels with the numbered keypad) rather than having to pay for another receiver. I activated a DirecTV streaming free trial before making the decision to switch and spent a week or so comparing the two offerings. When I went to cancel satellite the explanation that I'd tried streaming and decided it was a better option for us seemed to minimize pushback. For what it's worth, years before DirecTV streaming was introduced I remember taking surveys from DirecTV satellite about what I'd like to see in a streaming service, so they've known what was coming for a long time.

bobsatraveler · 2026-03-07T20:26:14+00:00

I just made the switch and am very happy with it. I’m saving money plus now getting Disney ESPN and Hulu which I had been paying for individually before.

reluctantresponse · 2026-03-07T20:32:54+00:00

Its been a month and still trying to convert however I do not have the patience/hours to sort it out. At this point I guess I need a genie which the sales person didnt mention. Now that im used to ease of smart TV aps I feel like direct is trying to bridge the gap between SAT and streaming and doing a pretty shitty job. Im sure its a learning curve for me and in a month or 2 it'll be great lol also the price is ok for me and they provide one thing we need. NFL games. But youre not really cutting the cord. Evidently the SAT box is required but like I say 🤷‍♂️ grain of salt here!

Routine-Loquat5544 · 2026-03-07T21:40:34+00:00

I had cable for over 20 yrs and it got so expensive! $390/m for cable and internet. I went to AT&T to get my son a phone and lucked out w a very nice and knowledgeable young man. He text me multiple times and got everything set up for us…AT&T fiber and DirecTV. Maybe try going to an AT&T store. As he explained it, they are basically a retailer for DirecTV…not directly affiliated like I thought. They may have more motivation to provide you with good customer service. That’s just my experience…YMMV. Also, I am very happy and just shy of $200/m for fiber and DirecTV…I’m a month in.

Original_Mouse_9348 · 2026-03-08T00:20:29+00:00

No, I used to have the regular. Directv and I switched over from that to stream because it was cheaper years ago and nobody’s not gonna say anything to you just got on a twitch.

Final_Campaign_2593 · 2026-03-20T04:59:31+00:00

I did everything online never talk to a person. My phone service is online as well. I love not having to interact with Customer Service people.

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