DirecTV Stream vs. DirecTV via Internet: Which is the best value?

You don’t need a satellite dish to watch DirecTV anymore, but before you sign up for a DirecTV streaming plan, make sure you pick the right one.

DirecTV offers two streaming services today, one called DirecTV Stream and the other called DirecTV via Internet. They have nearly identical branding and many of the same channel packages, but they’re different in several important ways.

The short version: If you want to avoid sneaky fees and long-term contracts, sign up for DirecTV Stream.