Observed Signal · Jun 25, 2026 · Price Increase · Source: Cord Cutters News · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Negative
DIRECTV Raises Prices Across Multiple Packages
DIRECTV implemented a new set of price increases effective June 25, 2026, affecting both its satellite customers and users of its streaming live-TV platform. Genre-specific packages saw notable hikes: MyEntertainment rises $8 to $42.99/month, MySports rises $10 to $74.99/month, MyNews rises $5 to $44.99/month, MiEspanol rises $3 to $37.99/month, and MyKids rises $1 to $20.99/month. Signature (broader) TV packages will also become more expensive though specific new rates were not published. Changes apply automatically on or after June 25 or at the next renewal for existing customers and are in place immediately for new sign-ups. The company cites rising content rights costs (especially live sports), inflationary operational pressures, and investments in streaming and DVR technology as drivers of the adjustments.
Subscription price increases at a major pay-TV/streaming provider can affect consumer churn, household media spending, and the economics of live-sports rights and CTV inventory, signaling ongoing cost pressures across pay-TV and streaming distribution.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- DIRECTV applied price increases effective June 25, 2026.
- MyEntertainment increased by $8/month, from $34.99 to $42.99.
- MySports increased by $10/month, from $64.99 to $74.99.
- MyNews increased by $5/month to $44.99; MiEspanol up $3 to $37.99; MyKids up $1 to $20.99.
- Price changes affect both traditional satellite customers and DIRECTV's streaming live-TV platform; Signature Packages will also see increases though new rates were not specified.
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DIRECTV Raises Some Subscriber Prices by Up to $14
DIRECTV is increasing prices for several genre packs and some premium packages, with customer emails showing specific changes and a reported example of a $14 monthly increase to the Premier package. New genre pack prices include MyEntertainment $42.99 (from $34.99), MyKids $20.99 (from $19.99), MiEspanol $37.99 (from $34.99), MyNews $44.99 (from $39.99), and MySports $74.99 (from $64.99). The provider said increases are due to rising programming and operational costs and that premium-package changes will vary and be communicated directly. The update follows a prior September 2025 price hike and has prompted customer complaints and discussion on social media about switching services. The article was published on 2026-05-28.
DIRECTV Raises Subscription Prices Starting June 25, 2026
DIRECTV will raise prices across many of its satellite and streaming service plans effective June 25, 2026, with most affected packages seeing approximately a $5-per-month increase. The hike applies to both long-standing satellite customers and DIRECTV Stream subscribers and includes lower-cost options such as the Sports Only and News packages. New rates take effect on June 25 or at a subscriber’s next renewal date. The company and industry observers attribute the change to rising content acquisition costs (notably live sports rights), higher operational and infrastructure expenses, and investments in streaming features. The uniform $5 monthly increase equates to about $60 extra per year for impacted households.
DIRECTV Price Hike: 5 Cheaper Streaming Alternatives
DIRECTV is raising its streaming prices beginning June 25, 2026, with most packages increasing by $5–$8 per month. Cord Cutters News highlights five lower-cost live-TV streaming alternatives: YouTube TV (plans from $82.99, with new genre-specific packages starting at $54.99 and carrying Sunday Ticket), Fubo (starting $84.99; Fubo Sports at $55.99; unlimited DVR), Hulu + Live TV (starting $89.99; includes Hulu on-demand, Disney+, ESPN Select, and unlimited Cloud DVR), Sling TV (starting $45.99 with smaller channel lineups and short-duration passes), and Philo (starting $25, focused on non-sports entertainment). The article notes trade-offs when switching — e.g., missing regional sports networks (RSNs) on some rivals and carriage gaps affecting channel availability.
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