DIRECTV for Senior Living: Packages, Prices and Systems
DIRECTV offers senior-living communities four satellite packages from $4.75 to $14.25 per unit each month, plus Bulk Stream and the Advanced Entertainment Platform. The advertised satellite rates include a $0.75 per-room technology fee and require a minimum three-year commitment for new or renewing approved hospitality and institution customers.
Current senior-living packages
| Package | Channels | Price per unit/month |
|---|---|---|
| FAMILY | 55+ | $4.75 |
| SELECT | 95+ | $7.85 |
| ENTERTAINMENT | 105+ | $8.35 |
| XTRA | 165+ | $14.25 |
DIRECTV says offers can change or end without notice. Taxes are extra, HD service requires HD equipment, and channel counts vary by package.
Choose the distribution system
| System | Best fit | What it provides |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV Residential Experience | Resident-room television | A consistent experience with access to more than 100 HD channels |
| COM3000 | Communities with many rooms | Headend video distribution without a receiver at every TV |
| Advanced Entertainment Platform | App and on-demand access | Satellite TV, app-based services and on-demand content |
| Bulk Stream / Wi-Fi Streaming | Streaming-focused communities | Streaming service or delivery to residents' devices on the community Wi-Fi |
Premiums and nonprofit eligibility
DIRECTV currently advertises Paramount+ with SHOWTIME for 99 cents per unit per month and the HBO and Cinemax package for $2 per unit per month. Qualifying nonprofit senior-living communities may be eligible for a programming discount.
Call 1-855-690-9884 to compare the systems and confirm a quote for the property address, room count and nonprofit status.
Frequently asked questions
How much is DIRECTV for senior living?
DIRECTV currently advertises satellite packages from $4.75 to $14.25 per unit per month, including its $0.75 technology fee.
Does DIRECTV have streaming for senior-living communities?
Yes. DIRECTV lists Bulk Stream, AEP and an on-property Wi-Fi Streaming option for senior-living communities.
Is there a nonprofit discount?
DIRECTV says eligible nonprofit senior-living communities can receive special programming discounts.
Questions about DIRECTV? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 22, 2026 from the primary sources recorded with this release. Prices, channels and schedules can change. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.