I’ve been with DirecTV Now since they launched in late 2016, when they were doing the $35, for as long as you have the service, Go Big package promo. So far they’ve been true to their word and I’m still only pay $35 for just over 100 channels. Plus they threw in HBO free for a year for early adopters. No locals but we use an antenna for those.
Anyway, I’m very happy with the service and quality of the streaming. The first few months where rough but is now way better. Very rarely do we have any issues with buffering or streams freezing. Watched a ton of football this season without any issues. Works a whole lot better then the WatchESPN app. Only downside is there is no cloud DVR. They are working on one, and I’m beta testing the new app with DVR but, there are still bugs and it’s probably still months away from launch. I’m sticking with DTVN because none of the other OTT services can beat 100+ channels for only $35.
We cut the cord about 5 years ago and have tried most of the major OTT services, Hulu Live, Sling TV and PS Vue. I hated Sling, buffered all the time and the app was the clunkiest one of all. With Hulu Live, I just hated the redesigned Hulu app, made it hard to just watch and browse live TV. This was when it first launched so maybe they’ve improved.
PS Vue was my favorite until DTVN, and considered going back until DTVN started beta testing their cloud DVR. PS Vue is really good and has plenty of channels. My biggest beef was when I had it they didn’t carry Sports South or FS Southeast. That’s a must have for me so I can watch the Braves.
Haven’t tried YouTube TV because it is not available in my area. Plus it has far fewer channels for the same price I’m pay DTVN, so I doubt I’ll even bother when it is available.