RFD-TV Debuts on DIRECTV NOW

RFD-TV is proud to announce that the independent cable network is included in AT&T’s DIRECTV NOW, a new OTT platform available to anyone in the U.S. with a WiFi connection. RFD-TV is available on all four tiers of channel bundles, including the basic package starting at $35 per month with 64 channels. This new streaming service provides an alternative way to watch RFD-TV anytime, anywhere.

“We appreciate AT&T’s commitment to include rural America in DIRECTV NOW’s rollout by including RFD-TV in NOW’s most basic package,” stated Patrick Gottsch, Founder and President of Rural Media Group, Inc. “In addition, DIRECTV NOW is also a viable option for senior citizens who seek a more economical alternative to receive RFD-TV’s family-oriented programming with their most basic channels in one package to view on both their big screen televisions as well as mobile devices. Twenty years ago, DIRECTV revolutionized television reception in rural America with their launch of DBS, and with NOW, they are doing it again.”

RFD-TV is included in all DIRECTV NOW’s packages and is available to stream on Apple TV (fourth generation), Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick TV, Google Chromecast, iPad and iPhone, Android 4.4 and later, and Internet Explorer 11 (on Windows 8 and later), Chrome version 50 and later, and Safari 8 and later.

“We’re extending our entertainment portfolio for those who value premium content but also want more TV freedom suited for their lifestyle, whether watching at home or on their mobile devices. This is TV your way,” said John Stankey, CEO, AT&T Entertainment Group. “Our new customer-centric offers show that mobility and entertainment are better together.”

DIRECTV NOW programming packages include RFD-TV on all four tiers:

• 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)

RFD-TV fans and AT&T customers can sign up online at directvnow.com to begin streaming content on a variety of devices. DIRECTV NOW will be available at launch through the following devices:

• Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
• Android mobile devices and tablets
• iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
• Chromecast (Android at launch; iOS in 2017)
• Google Cast-enabled LeEco ecotvs and VIZIO SmartCast Displays
• Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Safari web browsers
• In 2017, AT&T will be available on more devices including Roku® streaming players and Roku TV™ models3, Amazon Fire tablets, Smart TVs from Samsung, and other leading brands.

For the full program schedule and more information about RFD-TV and Rural Radio Channel 147 on SiriusXM, visit rfdtv.com.