AT&T TV NOW is a livestreaming and on-demand TV service that you might know better under its old name: DIRECTV NOW. The plans are the same—it’s just a new app and new look. Be careful not to confuse AT&T TV NOW with other AT&T TV brands, which includes another streaming service (AT&T TV) and its satellite cable service, DIRECTV NOW.

How does AT&T TV NOW work?

As a livestreaming service, AT&T TV NOW is a no-contract, no-cable box, cancel-anytime deal—perfect for anyone looking to ditch cable. You access the service through an app on one of several supported devices, including personal computers, set-top boxes, streaming sticks, smart TVs, smartphones, and tablets.

How many devices can I simultaneously use with AT&T TV NOW?

AT&T TV NOW supports several devices, but you may use only two at a time unless you spring for a third stream, which will cost you $5 a month.

What is the future of AT&T TV NOW with DIRECTV?

DIRECTV is AT&T’s satellite TV service. AT&T TV NOW is the new name for DIRECTV’s streaming sister service, DIRECTV NOW. AT&T also owns two more streaming services: AT&T TV (formerly U-verse TV) and AT&T WatchTV.

Is HBO GO free with AT&T TV NOW?

You may use your AT&T TV NOW login credentials to access the HBO GO app when you sign up for either the PLUS or MAX plan.

How do I access AT&T TV NOW on my TV?

If your TV is one of AT&T TV NOW’s supported devices, download the app, sign in, and go. If your TV isn’t listed, you will need to use one of the other supported streaming devices, which include personal computers, set-top boxes, streaming sticks, smartphones, and tablets.

Which is best, AT&T TV NOW or DIRECTV NOW?

AT&T TV NOW is DIRECTV NOW rebranded. So they’re the same service.

What channels do you get with AT&T TV NOW?

The list of channels available through AT&T TV NOW is far too long to reprint here. But as a cable company, AT&T has contracts with nearly 200 networks. So you’ll find almost anything you’re looking for on its roster.

How do I get AT&T TV NOW as an app on my TV?

You’ll need a smart TV that supports the AT&T TV NOW app. Currently, these include Apple TV, Apple TV 4K, and select models of Samsung smart TVs.

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Randy Harward’s writing has appeared in HARP, Guitar World, Blurt, Salt Lake City Weekly, and a couple dozen other publications since the late ’90s. When he’s not watching TV professionally for CableTV.com, he’s watching TV for fun. He also likes books, video games, burritos, disc golf, tarantulas, and cats.

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