Pair your AT&T internet service with its satellite TV or streaming service (and phone, if you’d like) for the simplicity one bill
Best AT&T TV, Internet, and Phone Bundles
Want to surf through hundreds of live TV channels while streaming and gaming online? Bundling your AT&T Internet with a DIRECTV package gets you the best of both worlds. Plus, you can add phone service if you want to call your auntie overseas.
AT&T bundles cost about $125 to $140 per month and come with anywhere from 75 to 150+ channels like National Geographic, Hallmark, and ESPN. Plus, if you grab a bundle, you get AT&T Internet speeds up to 100, 300, 500, or 1,000Mbps.
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.
Guide to the best AT&T bundles:
Budget AT&T bundles
If your goal is to save money on your monthly bill, you can get bundles in the sub-$150 price range. Most of these bundles include only two services like internet and phone or internet and TV.
AT&T Wireless customers receive $20 off an AT&T internet package (either AT&T Fiber or AT&T Internet Air). And there’s no time limit on that deal; even brand-new customers can get it. So in short, you can get an AT&T internet and phone bundle for $20 off. That’s certainly nothing to sneeze at.
AT&T bundles that include DIRECTV's satellite or internet TV service are cheaper than some other options phone-and-TV bundles, but they don't get you any discounts—they’re the same price as just buying AT&T internet and DIRECTV separately.
DIRECTV via Internet is a modern streaming version of the satellite TV service, but you can also connect via satellite dish if you wish. So no need to get a dish installed on the top of your home unless you have to. You’ll just need a streaming device to download the app and stream.
You can mix and match your TV and AT&T Internet plans (and add phone service) during your checkout process. The sky’s the limit.
But keep in mind that you can’t bundle DIRECTV with a phone plan on its own—you have to add internet service into the mix, too.
To see for sure what kind of AT&T bundles you can get in your area, enter your ZIP in the box below.
AT&T bundles by channel offerings
The most important part of satellite TV? Which channels you’re getting.
If you don’t need access to everything but still enjoy a variety of channels, you can bundle with DIRECTV's ENTERTAINMENT plan and save a few bucks. (You'll still get DIRECTV’s premium channels free for three months.)
ENTERTAINMENT channels:
- A&E
- AMC
- Animal Planet
- BBC America
- BET
- Bloomberg TV
- Bravo
- C-SPAN
- Cartoon Network
- Cleo TV
- CMT
- CNBC
- Comedy Central
- Disney Channel
- Discovery
- ESPN, ESPN 2
- Food Network
- HGTV
- History Channel
- National Geographic
- TBS
DIRECTV's satellite CHOICE plan is the better package in terms of its channel offerings, as you get more than 200 live channels and 40,000 on-demand titles. You also get premium channels (MAX, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME®, STARZ, MGM+, and CINEMAX) free for three months and a free HDR Genie or Gemini Air upgrade.
CHOICE channels (everything in ENTERTAINMENT plus the following)
- Big Ten Network
- Bounce TV
- Cheddar News
- CNBC World
- Comedy TV
- Cooking Channel
- ESPNews
- ESPNU
- FanDuel TV
- fuse
- NBA TV
- NFL Network
- Nick Jr.
- Nicktoons
- OWN
- SEC Network
- Tennis Channel
- Travel Channel
DIRECTV's channel counts and package prices may vary slightly depending on whether you connect via internet or satellite. The prices are only a few dollars different, but DIRECTV's satellite packages offer way more channels.
AT&T bundles by internet download speed
When you’re looking at internet, speed is one of the most important considerations. AT&T bundles include fiber internet speeds of 300 to 1,000Mbps or 5G internet speeds of up to 225Mbps.
One of fiber internet's biggest benefits is its symmetrical speeds, meaning you get the same fast upload and download speeds. So if you need internet to support your work-from-home life or The Legend of Zelda gaming nights, look for an AT&T internet bundle with a fiber internet connection.
If you're unsure what speed you need, our easy internet speed guide helps you pick the right download speeds—no need to suffer through buffering or lag anymore.
AT&T has tons of bundle options, but you can mix and match during the checkout process.
To stream, it’s always important to have a solid internet connection. You won’t have to worry about your NFL game loading during the last two minutes of the game when you bundle with AT&T Internet.
How to pick the best AT&T bundle
1. Look at what you get for the price.
It's crucial to ensure you have enough speed to support your internet habits in your AT&T bundle.
Don’t skimp on speed to save money, or you’ll likely end up incredibly frustrated when your Disney+ is buffering and your smart home devices keep running slowly. Check out this guide if you’re wondering how much speed you need.
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 à 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 per month can add up over the long term.
2. Compare channel offerings.
DIRECTV offers almost every TV channel you can think of. If you want more movie channels in your lineup, like CINEMAX, Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME®, and STARZ, it's the way to go.
Scroll back up to the AT&T by Channel Offerings section for a review of which channels come with which bundles.
DIRECTV's ENTERTAINMENT package comes with the following popular channels:
3. Get enough internet speed.
First, determine how many Mbps you need. Consider what you do online, how many devices you use simultaneously, and how many people are on your network.
- 1–2 people: 40–100Mbps
- 2–4 people: 75–300Mbps
- 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 everyday 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
FAQ
AT&T doesn’t necessarily have bundle deals for existing customers, but there is no harm in trying to talk your price down to the promo price new customers receive.
Call AT&T’s customer support at +1-800-288-2020 to switch your current plan to a bundle and ask for the promo price shown on AT&T’s website.
Most AT&T bundles cost under $150, but the real question is how much money you’re saving with the bundles. And the answer? $20, give or take.
No, Netflix isn’t included in any of AT&T’s bundles at this time.
Additional contributor: Catherine McNally