AT&T DirecTV Now streamer: pricing, channels, devices

Today, AT&T is launching its zero-rated DirecTV Now streamer, aimed at cord-cutters everywhere, for the extremely enticing $35/month introductory offer, which includes more than 120 popular channels to choose from. You can also add HBO and Cinemax for a fee, and there is a free trial offer on the cards. Given the pending AT&T buyout of Time Warner, you might even get lucky to watch zero-rated Westworld seasons further down the road, too.

Moreover, the AT&T Entertainment director Brad Bentley is already on record claiming that the carrier may offer "double-play" deals in the future, combining wireless data and voice plans with mobile TV streaming, so expect the DirecTV Now streamer to become even more alluring at some point in the future. Here's what you need to know about AT&T's disrupter of a streamer before you pull the trigger.

Despite the great limited time offer of $35/month, there are some caveats, like the lack of CBS, although AT&T is promising that it will work with CBS execs to fold it in, and will add more features to the streamer further down the road. 

If you live in an area where broadcast channels like NBC or Fox have stations, you will be able to watch those live, but in many places where these are run on affiliates, you will only be able to watch on-demand content after it's aired. Last but not least, DirecTV Now can't be used on more than two devices at once, be it your TVs, phones, tablets, laptops, or any mix of those. 

With those restrictions aside, it is a pretty good solution for light TV users that don't want to break the bank with a cable subscription contract, plus you can always have your favorite channels on the go, accessing them through the Now app, or through your DirecTV credentials on apps like ABC, WatchESPN, or HBO Go, with more to be added in the future. Any takers?

source: AT&T, CNET