DIRECTV GO: what is it, what is it for and how does it work

DIRECTV GO is an online pay-TV service and video-on-demand reproduction which operates as a subsidiary of DIRECTV in Latin American countries. It was launched on the market at the end of 2018, in Bogotá, Colombia, then extended to other areas of the territory, such as Chile and, more recently, Brazil. It should be noted that within its programming schedule, there are also open television channels.

This service is available to the public on different platforms, including Android and iOS in their mobile version . It can therefore be used in different equipment, provided they are compatible. In addition, its use is independent of DIRECTV , that is, you do not need to be a subscriber to view content on DIRECTV GO. In the following text you will find all the information in more detail.

Why is it

DIRECTV GO allows you to enjoy content on demand , of the best films and complete series on demand, that is to say according to the preferences of each user. However, it is important to clarify that PPV movies are exclusive to TV, so you will not be able to watch them on this platform. However, this service has more than 89 channels , including the most popular on pay TV like ESPN +, FOX +, ESPN2, ESPN3, Animal Planet, DirecTVSports2, etc.

How it works

Traditional DIRECTV users can enjoy DIRECTV GO for free, they just need to access the platform website , click on the required option and use the e - email associated with MiDIRECTV . Now, for those who do not have any type of subscription, there is the possibility of create an account by following the same link attached . It should be mentioned that they can take advantage of 7 free days of programming before deciding to hire the service.

To do this, they must have a credit card and provide the information necessary to create a user profile on DIRECTV GO. If you are already a satellite client , the process you need to follow is as follows:

1. Click on the button " Login » or access the app from your mobile device. Footnotes : To download the app for android you can followthis link where to doclick here if your device corresponds to iOS .
2. Select the option " MyDIRECTV «.
3. Write your email and password associated with the account in MiDIRECTV.

Footnotes : If you do not know the associated email or you do not have an account in MiDIRECTV, you can continuethis link and manage the data of the profile in question.

Once this process is complete, you can start enjoying the best free and paid content on DIRECTV GO , including full seasons of your favorite series and the best movies live or with a streaming service.

What type of programming does it offer

You should know that the programming available on DIRECTV GO is exclusive to clients of this platform . In the case of DIRECTV Satelital users, the channels will depend on the plan or type of subscription they have within the service. Now, it should be noted that some on the DIRECTV grid will not be on DIRECTV GO due to restrictions on the use of the channel.

Likewise, customers with a set-top box may experience discrepancies in the programs available and their broadcast schedule , on both platforms. Indeed, this information is adapted to the region of each user and is subject to the signals supplied by the programmer. However, among the channels available in the DIRECTV GO basic package , are found:

• A&E
• AMC
• Animal Planet LatinAm HD
• 3 antenna
• Areseries
• AXN
• Baby TV
• Boomerang
• snail
• cartoon network
• Cinemax
• City television
• cnn in spanish
• CNN International
• Central comedy
• DIRECTV Sports
• DIRECTV Sports+
• DIRECTV Sports 2
• Home & Health Discovery
• Discovery ID
• Discovery Children
• Turbo Discovery
• World of discovery
• Disney Channel
• AND! Entertainment
• The greedy
• Time
• ESPN
• ESPN +
• ESPN2
• ESPN3
• European Europe
• Cinema & Arts
• Food network
• FOX
• Fox Sports
• FOX Sports 2
• FOX Sports 3
• FX Movies
• sequins
• Golf channel
• H2 history
• Historical channel
• HST
• I-SAT
• Durée de vie
• Classier
• NatGeo Children
• NatGeo Wild
• Nick Jr.
• Nickelodeon
• OnDIRECTV
• primordial
• TV shorts
• Smithsonian Channel
• Sony
• Space
• Universal studio
• SyFy
• SCT
• MTC
• Telemundo
• Spanish television
• TNT
• TNT Series
• TRUTV
• Universal television
• warner channel
• WIN sport

How to subscribe

To subscribe to DIRECTV GO without being a satellite customer or traditional, you need to follow the steps outlined below:

• Go to DIRECTV GO website .
• Create the account by providing the required information ( Username and password ) and follow the necessary process.
• Write your name and your e-mail from contact.
• Accept the general conditions use of the service.
• Search your email the command to confirm
  ation issued by the web.

Important Note : DIRECTV GO accounts can only be created with VISA or MasterCard credit cards , national or international. It is also important to mention that the only way to subscribe to this service is from the official site. Well, the profiles provided by third are subject to revision and, therefore, to possible closure .

Supported devices or platforms

You can enjoy DIRECTV GO on different platforms or operating systems , including: Smart TV (Samsung, LG, Android, Amazon Fire, Apple), iOS (iPhone, iPod or iPad Touch), Android (Smartphone or tablet), mobile streaming devices, such as: Roku and Chromecast.

Likewise, compatible browsers can also from access the service from your computer . Now, in the case of mobile phones, when you access DIRECTV GO from any browser, you will be directed to the app. Therefore, the most viable way on smartphones is to download the app.

In which countries is it available

It is important to specify that this service not available in all Latin American countries . Since some have restrictions for this type of platform or it has not spread to this region. That is why you will find a list below where you can check whether DIRECTV GO works in your country:

• Argentina
• Chili
• Colombia
• Ecuador
• Mexico
• Peru
• Uruguay

As can be seen throughout this article, DIRECTV GO is a super full service with which you can access free or paid national and international programming on different devices. You just need to consider the policies and terms of service before hiring and have a credit card approved by the platform.