Traditional cable TV is losing much of its appeal. This is because streaming services are becoming a household convenience. Subscribers are now able to enjoy contact-free subscription while avoiding inflating connection fees. AT&T attempted to capitalize on the emerging market with the release of DirecTV Now but, so far, the service has reportedly been a major disappointment.
Being able to stream your favorite tv shows anywhere and anytime would certainly have greater appeal on today's tech savvy generation. However, is DirecTV Now's promise too good to be true? According to Gizmodo, AT&T's attempt to take advantage of today's influx of versatile cable streaming services is nothing but underwhelming.
DirecTV Now Has Bugs That Inhibit Its Full Potential
DirecTV Now is an adequate streaming service that allows you to watch your shows on your TV and any peripheral device like a laptop or a mobile device. The main marketing pitch for DirecTV Now is the promise of flexibility; but that seems to fail considering the amount of bugs that hamper the streaming service.
The service has been live for a few days now and AT&T's official forum page is filled with different complaints regarding the DirecTV Now's inability to stream to different media devices. All the fanfare leads to questions of AT&T's service. Which at some point was a called a game changer because of a feature that allows you to play your favorite shows on your smartphone without data restrictions. Even the android app is rated with an average 2.9 rating because several users have reported the app being buggy and unreliable .
Playstation Vue A Better Service Than DirecTV Now?
Playstation Vue is a more expensive service compared to AT&T's DirecTV Now. The subscription is currently at $40 but is normally $50. For most satisfied users you get a service that's more reliable, with the option to record your favorite episodes. Users can also choose from a more extensive library of video content that dwarfs DirecTV Now's current lineup.
Hopeful AT&T subscribers are banking on DirecTV to improve the underwhelming service that DirecTV Now provides. It's still days since the service's debut and, according to an opinion from PCMag's Sascha Segan, It's all but a trap. How the company responds to the pale reception has yet to unfold in the next days.