This DIRECTV Offer Gets You News Channels for Just $35 a Month for the First Two Months

By Oscar Hartzog

Oscar Hartzog

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Keeping up with the news is as crucial as ever. Luckily, DIRECTV just made it more affordable to tune into news channels without a traditional cable package.

The streaming service is currently offering a limited-time discount on its MyNews Genre Pack, a streaming package that delivers the news channels you need without the bulk of a traditional cable plan. The MyNews Genre Pack is normally $39.99 a month, but right now, DIRECTV is dropping the price of your first two months to just $34.99/mo.* That means you’ll save $10 in total on the already-affordable plan. Plus, you can get a five-day free trial to check it out before paying.

*After two months, auto-renew monthly at then-prevailing rates (curr. $39.99/mo. for MyNews) unless you cancel. Cancel anytime. Local channels vary by market. Select sales channels only.

If you primarily watch news channels, the MyNews Genre Pack is a great way to save on your live TV streaming bill. The package delivers more than 10 top news channels, including CNN, Fox News, CNBC, C-SPAN, and Bloomberg TV. It also carries local networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox) where available, which means you can also use it to catch select sports and other live events, in addition to the news.

MyNews is one of the five Genre Packs that DIRECTV launched last year. Other Genre Packs available include MySports ($64.99 a month), MyEntertainment ($34.99 a month), MyKids ($19.99 a month), and MiEspañol ($34.99 a month). Each of these packs offers an affordable alternative for people who are cable customers who don’t want to pay for a larger streaming package with every type of network.

In addition to the MyNews discount, DIRECTV is offering a promotion on the MySports Genre Pack. This pack, which carries channels like ESPN, TNT, and local networks, is currently available for just $44.99 a month for your first two months* (down from $64.99 a month).

DIRECTV also offers add-ons to qualifying Genre Packs: MySports Extra ($12.99 a month), MyCinema ($9.99 a month), and MyHome Team ($19.99 a month). (Restrictions apply.)

The best news? All DIRECTV Genre Packs are available with a five-day free trial* so you can check it out before committing. Get a free trial to the discounted MyNews Genre Pack here.

Visit directv.com/affiliates/genre-packs for full details on all Genre Packs and offers.

*New customers only. Includes free trial, followed by 2-mo. promo; thereafter svc auto-renews monthly at then-prevailing rates unless you cancel. Local channels vary by market. Cancel anytime. Restr’s apply. New residential customers only. A valid card is required. Your card may be charged a temporary hold during trial period. After 5-day trial, service renews monthly unless canceled. Cancel anytime. Prices may vary through third parties. Restr’s apply.

** After 2 months, auto-renews monthly at then-prevailing rate (curr. $64.99/mo.) unless you cancel. Cancel anytime. Local channels vary by market. Blackout restrictions apply. Select sales channels only. This will not replace any existing Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, or Disney bundle subscription you may already have. All other accounts must be managed separately. You must remain on an eligible plan to retain your offer.