Best AT&T TV, Internet, and Phone Bundles

Want to surf through hundreds of DIRECTV channels while streaming and gaming online? Bundling your AT&T Internet with DIRECTV or DIRECTV STREAM gets you the best of both worlds, plus you can add phone service if you want to call your auntie overseas.

AT&T bundles range in cost from about $70 to $180 a month and come with anywhere from 65 to 330+ channels like A&T, CNBC, and Fox Sports 1. Plus, if you grab a TV, internet, and phone bundle, you get AT&T Internet with speeds up to 75, 100, or 300 Mbps.

We’re here to help you pinpoint which AT&T bundle meets your budget, matches your internet speed needs, or lands you all the channels you can veg out with. Let’s dig in.

If your goal is to save money on your monthly bill, AT&T offers a few bundles in the sub-$100 price range. Most of these bundles include only two services like internet and TV or internet and phone.

AT&T has bundles that include regular DIRECTV or the DIRECTV STREAM service. What’s the difference between DIRECTV and DIRECTV STREAM? DIRECTV STREAM is basically just a modern, streaming version of the good old DIRECTV satellite TV service you know and love.

If you’re looking for affordable AT&T bundles, here are all your options in order from cheapest to most expensive.

DIRECTV PREMIER is the best of the best in terms of its channel offerings, as you get more than 330 live channels and 65,000 on-demand titles. You also get NFL SUNDAY TICKET access (the cost is included your first year), premium channels (think HBO MAX, SHOWTIME, STARZ, etc.), and a free HDR Genie upgrade.

If you take your shows, sports, and movies very seriously, this package is absolutely worth it. You can opt for a package with or without home phone service, and bundle in your internet connection as well.

If you don’t need access to everything, but you still enjoy binging shows on a variety of different channels, you can bundle in your internet and phone (or just internet) with DIRECTV ULTIMATE or a lower-tier package and save a few bucks.

AT&T bundles DSL internet speeds from up to 75 to 100 Mbps, and fiber internet speeds of 300 Mbps.

One of the biggest benefits of fiber internet is the symmetrical speeds it offers, meaning you get the same fast upload and download speeds. So if it’s internet to support your work-from-home life or battle royal gaming nights you need, look for an AT&T internet bundle with a fiber internet connection.

Currently, you can bundle only DIRECTV STREAM with AT&T Fiber internet. But don’t worry about missing out on all that glorious TV content. DIRECTV STREAM is stuffed to the brim with great channels like Hallmark Channel, Cartoon Network, TBS, Univision—and premium channels like HBO, SHOWTIME, and STARZ in the ULTIMATE and PREMIER packages.

When choosing an AT&T bundle, there are three primary factors to consider: price, channels, and speeds.

It’s important to make sure you have enough speed to support your internet habits.

Don’t skimp on speed to save money, or you’ll likely end up incredibly frustrated when your Netflix is buffering and your devices keep running slowly. If you’re wondering how much speed you need, check out this guide, which answers that very question.

The same idea applies to your TV service. If you go with a package that doesn’t include everything you need or want, you might end up purchasing additional streaming services like Hulu or Netflix, or buying seasons of your favorite shows a la carte. Instead, grab everything you want all at once to save yourself cash in the long run.

Lastly, consider whether or not you really need home phone service. The extra few bucks a month can add up over the long term, and you have to maintain the hardware (the phone itself) to have a home phone line.

Additionally, when gaining another phone line, you also have to take on everything that comes with another phone number (including potential telemarketer calls). Decide if you really want a phone, or if you’re just getting the phone because it’s an affordable add-on.

Look carefully at each TV package and make sure it offers the channels and on-demand content you’re looking for. Don’t assume a package has all of the channels you want simply because it’s a higher-tier package.

Also, make sure the shows you want to watch are still offered on the channels you think they are. A variety of factors (contract negotiations, buy outs, etc.) can impact channel offerings and program schedules.

Our suggestion? Make a list of your favorite shows, double-check which networks those channels are on, and find the package that offers those channels.

DIRECTV Entertainment comes with the following popular channels:

(Note: this is not a complete list)

If you opt for DIRECTV Choice, you get some additional channels on top of what you’d get with just the Entertainment package. Here are some examples of those additional channels:

DIRECTV Ultimate comes with even more channels, so you get additional channels such as these:

(note: not a complete list)

DIRECTV Premier is the most expensive package, giving you the premium channels like all of the different versions of HBO and Showtime, as well as other channels like the Outdoor Channel, FLIX®, ESPN College Extra, Next Level Sports, and ActionMax.

Determine how many Mbps you really need. Consider what you do online, how many devices you use simultaneously, and how many people are on your network.

• 1–2 people: 40–100 Mbps
• 2–4 people: 75–300 Mbps
• 4+ people: 500+ Mbps

In addition to the number of people in your home, pay attention to what everyone in your household is doing online. This can help determine how much speed you need.

Here’s a list of common internet activities, and the speed you need to accommodate those activities:

• Working/studying from home with video calls: 100+ Mbps
• Using home security cameras: 100+ Mbps
• Streaming 4K video: 75+ Mbps
• Gaming: 40+ Mbps for most games