Genre Packs from DIRECTV

[KyL416]

MyHome Team is now available as a $19.99/month add-on to MySports. As of now it only offers in market customers access to the FanDuel RSNs, Altitude, CHSN, Marquee and the upcoming Rangers Sports Network.

The NBC Sports RSNs, MASN, Monumental, NESN, Root Sports, Space City, SportsNet Pittsburgh, Spectrum Sportsnet, MSG, SNY, YES, Kraken, Blazers, Mavs, and the MLB produced team feeds for the DBacks, Padres, Rockies, Twins and Guardians aren't part of it yet.

 

[KyL416]

The Spectrum Sportsnets and the MLB team feeds, including the Guardians and Twins, are now part of MyHome Team.

 

[Mr Tony]

some more channels were added today
MLB Network Strike Zone on MySports Extra
C-SPAN, C-SPAN2 on MyNews
Ovation on MyEntertainment

 

[cpalmer2k]

some more channels were added today
MLB Network Strike Zone on MySports Extra
C-SPAN, C-SPAN2 on MyNews
Ovation on MyEntertainment

Does anyone know if the C-SPAN channels are in HD on the Streaming version?

 

[lordodogg]

They are

 

[John2021]

for most i think it will be just as expensive as having a regular package!!! i don't know what in the hell dtv's doing but it seems like there just changing names for now..

 

[Bruce]

More Genre Packs coming soon?

Is DIRECTV preparing to launch new genre packs based on local channels, kids programming?

Eagle-eyed users have spotted listings for a MyKids and MyLocals Genre Pack, indicating DIRECTV could be about to expand its selection of mini-channel packages.

thestreamable.com

 

[KyL416]

Here's what I was able to pull. The full channels section isn't populated yet:

MyKids (8+ channels and Disney+ basic) - $19.99
Disney Channel, Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Discovery Family are mentioned, so it will likely also have Disney XD and Disney Junior. They'll probably throw in BabyFirst and LooLoo, PBS Kids if they're on board, and MeTV Toons if Weigel is on board.

MyLocals (10+ channels) - no price listed
The actual count will obviously vary on a market by market basis. I'm guessing it will include FOX and NBC, the O&Os from ABC, Univision, UniMas and Telemundo, and possibly MyNet. The big wild card is if CW is on board since Nexstar's NewsNation still isn't part of MyNews. Even with CW that just puts them at 8 in the major O&O markets, so PBS will probably be part of it too.

There's also some text hinting that select markets will get a NBC National feed that uses programming from NBC News Now, CNBC and Golf Channel as filler.

I wonder if they'll end up varying the MyLocals price since as of now FOX and NBC are the only locals available in non-O&O markets.

 

[Bruce]

Would not mind a all news line-up, but without the local channels, like around $20 a month.

Scott also alluded to a pick your own 10 channels pack, but I have seen nothing yet.

 

[harshness]

"Locals" without one or more of the major broadcast networks may be a show-stopper.

 

[Mr Tony]

MyKids (8+ channels and Disney+ basic) - $19.99
Disney Channel, Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Discovery Family are mentioned, so it will likely also have Disney XD and Disney Junior. They'll probably throw in BabyFirst and LooLoo, PBS Kids if they're on board, and MeTV Toons if Weigel is on board.

According to Directv on Facebook MeTVToons will be in genre packs

 

[KyL416]

It's official, and CBS/Paramount is now on board!

MyKids = $19.99
BabyFirst TV
Boomerang
Cartoon Network
Discovery Family
Disney Channel
Disney XD
Disney Jr
Disney+ Basic
LooLooKids TV
Nickelodeon
Nicktoons
Nick Jr.
TeenNick
MeTV Toons (launching 6/30)

The CBS O&Os and CBS Sports Network are now part of MySports

BET, CMT, Comedy Central, MTV, MTV2, Paramount Network, POP, TV Land, and VH1 are now part of MyEntertainment

The CBS O&Os are now part of MyNews

Tr3s is now part of MiEspanol

Smithsonian Channel is now part of the MyCinema mini-pack

 

[dishrich]

DirecTV, Paramount Ink Deal to Add Networks, Stations to DirecTV Genre Packs

About 20 of Paramount's linear networks and all 15 of its major market CBS-owned stations will launch on various DirecTV Genre Packs:

DirecTV, Paramount Ink Deal to Add Networks, Stations to DirecTV Genre Packs

About 20 of Paramount’s linear networks and all 15 of its major market CBS-owned stations will launch on various DirecTV Genre Packs

www.tvtechnology.com

 

[harshness]

CBS O&Os represent 19 of 207 of the CBS markets covering a little over 42% of the population. It is a good start.

 

[KyL416]

CBS O&Os represent 19 of 207 of the CBS markets covering a little over 42% of the population. It is a good start.

Only 14 (soon to be 15) of their markets are affiliated with CBS. The rest are standalone independents which as of now won't be included.

 

[cpalmer2k]

Surprised NewsNation didn't join the MyNews genre package.

How are local channels determined, based on location or billing/payment zip code? Anyone know if Privacy.com cards work with DirecTV stream?

 

[TheRatPatrol]

Any word yet if these Genre Packs are going to be available for satellite subscribers?

 

[Bruce]

Any word yet if these Genre Packs are going to be available for satellite subscribers?

Since their goal is to get rid of Satellite TV, pretty doubtful.