DIRECTV Just Changed How People Will Watch TV Forever with Smaller Cheaper TV Packages Hopefully Coming to YouTube TV, Fubo, & More | Cord Cutter News
DIRECTV and Disney just shook up the TV game with a deal that gives viewers more control over what they watch — and how they pay for it. Imagine subscribing to your favorite sports channels or handpicking news networks without all the fluff of extra channels you don’t care about. That’s exactly what this new multiyear contract is about. You can still access Disney’s massive lineup, including ESPN, ABC, FX, and National Geographic, but now you can bundle these channels in genre-specific packages. This means cheaper options tailored to what you want to watch.
For those sports fanatics, there’s even more to cheer about. When ESPN rolls out its new streaming service, DIRECTV subscribers will get it for no extra charge! It’s like getting free refills at the soda fountain. And it’s not just sports—if you’re into Disney+ or Hulu, you’ll have ways to mix those into your TV packages, too. You’re not just buying cable anymore; you’re buying flexibility.
This deal hints at a future where we don’t have to spend cash on 100+ channels just to watch the five or six we actually use. It’s the closest we’ve ever gotten to à la carte TV — the dream where you only pay for what you want to see. Pricing details are still up in the air, but what’s certain is that change is coming. And if DIRECTV can pull it off, the big question is: Will YouTube TV, Hulu, Fubo, and the others follow their lead?
This could be the start of a revolution in how we consume media. Instead of traditional cable’s “take it or leave it” approach, companies may soon be battling to offer you what you want. Why pay for 24-hour cooking channels if you only care about football? Why not pick the channels that matter most to you?……….[read more]
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How might these changes in TV packages and streaming services shift the power dynamics between businesses, consumers, and investors, and how could this affect how entertainment is marketed?
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