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Directv Now Streaming Box Beta
Is there anyway to volunteer to be a beta tester for the new Directv Now streaming box? I’ve had Directv for over 20 years and have both Directv and Directv Now, but I never get the opportunity to try out the new products.
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mlaplaca
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HMBradley53
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HMBradley53
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mlaplaca
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bcbsncjlj
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The major issue with the box is its proprietary to AT&T.
*I am not an AT&T employee, and the views and opinions expressed on this forum are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote, or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider, or party.
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Riggzie
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so far box has been in and family is using it just fine. apple 4k will come out tomorrow as were not using it anymore...
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beww357
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How is the new box for speed? That's why I use an ATV4K most of the time, 2 or 3 second channel changes as opposed to 15 seconds or more. How long to first video when you start the app?
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mlaplaca
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bno25ab
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I've read some people stating that most likely the streaming box will be only for DirecTV (satellite) which will be switching over to a streaming service.
This box will not be for DirecTVNOW as stated.
I've compared the packages on both the DirecTV (DTV) and DirecTVNOW (DTVN) websites and noticed that the higher priced DTVN packages are named exactly the same as the DTV packages and also priced the same (after a 12 or 24 month agreement on DTV). Only difference is the number of channels which is a bit higher on DTV.
So my conclusion is that DTV and DTVN wil most likely become one service in the future. Hence the BETA testing of this box also for DTVN customers.
Would be a good step, since there's much confusion with the different AT&T services and naming. Hope it won't influence prices greatly.
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bcbsncjlj
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I agree and that's been the whole purpose of the BETA testing. DTVN will essentially go away or be rebranded.
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beww357
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I also agree, DTVN might have been better named "DirecTV for Now".
I'd guess DTVN will morph into the "new" DTV, and what's left of DTVN will be Watch TV.
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macawmat
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Interested on how service changes will play out for those of us getting discounts by having an AT&T cellular plan.
Oh, and still no beta box so that I am half on topic.
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bcbsncjlj
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No new remote yet either. Others have received it but not here.
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CompuPreach
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2 years ago
I have installed the Box...and so far, it is fantastic. I wish I could bounce directly to NETFLIX etc., but otherwise it is great. THERE IS A GRINDING grunting sound that comes from the box for some reason.... is there a hard drive in that thing? Going well so far.
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bcbsncjlj
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Post all your comments and concerns to the BETA forum not here.
*I am not an AT&T employee, and the views and opinions expressed on this forum are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote, or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider, or party.
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