DALLAS, June 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today, new
DIRECTV NOW customers will get a Roku Premiere when they prepay for
2 months of the service.1 Whether you're new to
streaming live TV or looking for a different way to watch your
favorite shows, events and sports, DIRECTV NOW is your chance to
experience rules-free TV.
"Consumers want premium live TV with even more choice and
flexibility, which DIRECTV NOW provides," said Brad Bentley, executive vice president and chief
marketing officer, AT&T Entertainment Group. "But those looking
to cut the cable cord may not always know the best place to start.
We're making it easy by eliminating up-front cost and providing a
cost effective solution to stream the content they crave from their
living room couches."
You can choose any DIRECTV NOW package to fit your needs.
- Live a Little: $35 / month
(60+ channels)
- Just Right: $50 / month (80+ channels)
- Go Big: $60 / month (100+ channels)
- Gotta Have it: $70 / month
(120+ channels)
The Roku Premiere is a go-to option for many cord-nevers and
cord-cutters looking for a quality live-streaming experience. It
offers powerful performance and ultra-smooth streaming with
stunning HD and 4K picture quality2, night-listening
mode and more.
"DIRECTV NOW and a Roku Premiere are an extremely compelling
combination for customers," said Steve
Shannon, general manager, content and services, at Roku.
"We've always concentrated on delivering the best streaming
experience focused on convenience and choice. This all-in-one
package accomplishes just that."
To learn more about the offer, visit directvnow.com/rokunow.
Find it in AT&T retail stores nationwide starting June 23.
About Roku, Inc.
Roku pioneered streaming for the TV and aspires to power every TV
in the world. As of the end of March
2017, the Roku OS powered TV streaming for 14+ million
monthly active accounts which streamed 3 billion hours of video and
music in the first quarter. Roku is known for streaming innovation
and high customer engagement, offering content providers and video
advertisers the best way to reach streaming audiences. Roku
streaming players and Roku TV models are available in 10 countries
through direct retail sales and licensing arrangements with TV OEMs
and service operators. The company was founded by Anthony Wood, inventor of the DVR. Roku is
privately held and headquartered in Los
Gatos, Calif. U.S.
Roku is a registered trademark of Roku, Inc. in the U.S. and
in other countries.
*About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) helps millions around the globe connect with
leading entertainment, business, mobile and high speed internet
services. We offer the nation's best data network** and the best
global coverage of any U.S. wireless provider. We're one of the
world's largest providers of pay TV. We have TV customers in the
U.S. and 11 Latin American countries. Nearly 3.5 million companies,
from small to large businesses around the globe, turn to AT&T
for our highly secure smart solutions.
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**Claim based on the Nielsen Certified Data Network Score. Score
includes data reported by wireless consumers in the Nielsen Mobile
Insights survey, network measurements from Nielsen Mobile
Performance and Nielsen Drive Test Benchmarks for Q4 2016 + Q1 2017
across 121 markets.
1 Roku Premiere: Limited time offer. Allow 2-3
weeks for delivery. Non-refundable. Offer limited to 2 per
customer. Not combinable with select offers. DIRECTV NOW:
Compatible device & browser req'd. Svc renews monthly
(currently min. $35/mo.), billed to
payment method on file, until you cancel. Pricing, channels,
features, and terms subject to change & may be modified or
discontinued at any time without notice. Cancel at any time at
directvnow.com. No refunds. Limit 2 concurrent
streams per account. Programming subject to blackout restrictions.
Taxes may apply. See details at directvnow.com.
2 4K requires compatible 4K TV and content. DIRECTV NOW
is not 4K compatible.
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