I heard there was evidence on their site for support for ESPN and also read about HBO go somewhere... a spokesperson also said TV everywhere support wouldn't be available at "launch"... so hopefully that means it will in the future. It'd be a nice way to get around the 2 stream limit and also potentially have access to more content depending on Now's on demand offerings.
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I heard there was evidence on their site for support for ESPN and also read about HBO go somewhere... a spokesperson also said TV everywhere support wouldn't be available at "launch"... so hopefully that means it will in the future. It'd be a nice way to get around the 2 stream limit and also potentially have access to more content depending on Now's on demand offerings.
Yeah. I hadn't thought about it being a workaround the stream limit.
I'd be awfully tempted to snatch up both HBO and Cinemax at launch. Could throw those in and still be at $45.
Thanks for that. There are still a lot of unanswered questions. The good thing is, if I don't like the service I can cancel at any time; unlike some services that might lock me in for a year or two.
CBS is only one not signed at this time.
Local live will depend on market. Afraid this will be pretty restricted.
From the other thread.
ABC, Fox, and NBC will be available in certain markets. Most likely only markets where the Network owns the station.
ABC
FOX
NBC
Above are the network owned properties and their respective markets
Regional Sports Networks
Not true. ESPN, Disney, HBP, Freeform and a couple others will allow third party access.
I was able to sign up and confirm my subscription and free fire tv stick. The service has been down since and haven't been able to access the website or find any apps. Sucks I can't test it out tonight.
This hasn't been the best of launches for directv. I noticed when I woke up just now that the website is down. And the twitter help page said that the app was available, but not now. That it was only available for a short period of time today for testing purposes. And it should be back shortly. Of course that makes you wonder why they would be having so many issues on launch day. 
[doublepost=1480504910][/doublepost]Apparently you cannot order and choose in store pick up for the Apple TV. When I tried it just tries to ship me the item. I noticed on the Twitter help page that it now says that if you order online it will ship to you. If you go in the store, it will be available to you in store. Personally I already have an Apple TV I can use now. So I can wait till they ship the next one to me. Plus I don't want to be hassled by someone in store to sign up for AT&T. So I may just have them ship me the extra device.
[doublepost=1480504910][/doublepost]Apparently you cannot order and choose in store pick up for the Apple TV. When I tried it just tries to ship me the item. I noticed on the Twitter help page that it now says that if you order online it will ship to you. If you go in the store, it will be available to you in store. Personally I already have an Apple TV I can use now. So I can wait till they ship the next one to me. Plus I don't want to be hassled by someone in store to sign up for AT&T. So I may just have them ship me the extra device.
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Looks like the site just went live now around 6:15am, was able to signup and secure the free Apple TV via this link https://directvnow.com/appletv
Same here. I went with the Go big reduced price package and added HBO. Going to give the Atv as a Christmas gift to either my sis or mom.
Looks like if you get in on the early pricing you lock yourself in for that price as long as you keep the service. (I assume) My next billing says Mar. 7th for $40 (w/ HBO) instead of the $60 normal Go Big price plan.
Here is the direct App Store link and looks like by default mobile streaming needs to be toggled within settings and preference btw
DIRECTV NOW by AT&T Services, Inc.
https://appsto.re/us/f7zUdb.i
DIRECTV NOW by AT&T Services, Inc.
https://appsto.re/us/f7zUdb.i
That is a bummer for mobile. I wish it would just do a quick check on launch and turn off, it is going to kill battery life.
At the unveiling event, the UI looked like the one PS Vue uses. Anyone else notice that?
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That most likely is due to broadcasting rights held by local affiliate stations.
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That most likely is due to broadcasting rights held by local affiliate stations.
It would appear that if you take the trial without prepaying you're out of the free Apple TV. I suppose you can play with the trial a week, cancel, sign up again with another email.
While true for ABC, Fox, NBC, and regional sports networks. Location services has to be on while using the app, regardless of channel.
Maybe it is because I am in a market that gets locals.
I needed an additional Apple TV anyways so $105 with no tax made it worth it to me even if I don't keep the service after 3 months.
I've already got regular DIRECTV so it's harder for me to jump and in three months possibly need to sign back up again.