How to watch DirecTV streaming with a VPN

DirecTV Now’s streaming service can completely replace your cable TV subscription. But how do you keep that experience when you’re on the road? Download the best DirecTV VPN and enjoy blazing-fast streams with no buffering.

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Access your favourite shows with a DirecTV Now VPN

DirecTV Now lets you stream popular cable channels like ESPN and HGTV as well as local TV stations — but only when you’re in the United States. A DirecTV VPN will remove those restrictions so you can get DirectTV streaming while traveling.

How to unblock DirecTV Now with a VPN

Follow these simple steps to watch DirecTV Now with a VPN today.

Step 1

Download

Download the Hotspot Shield VPN app on your mobile or desktop device

Step 2

Connect

Open up the Hotspot Shield VPN app and click the “Connect” button

Step 3

Select location

Set the VPN server location to the country you want to watch DirecTV from (“United States,” for example)

Step 4

You’re all set

Head to DirecTV Now and enjoy your favourite shows!

Why get Hotspot Shield VPN for DirecTV Now?

Superfast VPN servers

Stream DirecTV Now with HD quality resolution. Our 3,200+ VPN servers in 80+ countries are optimized for a seamless streaming experience.

Unlimited data for DirecTV Now streaming

Watch as much DirecTV Now content as you want — anytime, anywhere. With unlimited data, you never have to stop.

Watch DirecTV Now on any device

Use Hotspot Shield VPN to watch DirecTV Now on all your favourite devices, including Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android.

DirecTV Now streaming, and more

Don’t just stream DirecTV Now, stream everything — from sports, live events, to Netflix, BBC iPlayer, YouTube, and more.

Stream DirecTV Now anonymously

We do not record your VPN browsing activities in any way that can be associated back to you.

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How to stop your ISP from throttling DirecTV Now

When internet service providers deliberately throttle streams from services like DirecTV Now, you can experience low-resolution video or buffering.

A secure DirecTV VPN will stop this from happening. We fully encrypt the connection between the Hotspot Shield app on your device and our VPN servers, rendering your data indecipherable, and stopping an ISP’s throttling systems.

How to Watch DirecTV Now abroad

Streaming services like DirecTV Now use your internet address to stream your local and regional channels. But when you travel abroad, DirecTV Now uses the same technique to deny you access. A VPN is the only way to keep DirecTV Now streaming when you travel abroad. 

Hotspot Shield does this thanks to our global network of VPN server sites. Simply choose the United States from the 80+ countries and DirecTV Now will assume you haven’t left the country.

Why watch DirecTV Now with Hotspot Shield VPN

Fastest VPN on the market

Unlike other VPN providers, Hotspot Shield developed our patented Hydra protocol to provide seamless streaming performance, making Hotspot Shield the fastest VPN on the market. In fact, when the researchers at AV-TEST compared VPN providers, they found our performance was “second-to-none”, and Ookla’s Speedtest called Hotspot Shield the “world’s fastest VPN.”

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Hotspot Shield VPN server locations

Whenever you need a secure and fast DirecTV VPN, Hotspot Shield’s global network is ready. We have sites in 80+ countries and 35+ US and European cities that host 3,200+ VPN servers. As a result, Hotspot Shield Premium users get an unrivaled DirecTV streaming experience while staying securely connected to the internet.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotspot Shield work with DirecTV Now?

Hotspot Shield is an easy-to-use DirecTV Now VPN. You get unrestricted access to the internet through one of the thousands of VPN servers in our network. And thanks to our patented Hydra technology, you’ll get an unmatched DirecTV Now streaming experience.

What devices can I use to watch DirecTV Now with Hotspot Shield VPN?

Hotspot Shield Premium users can have VPN connections running on five computers and mobile devices at a time. We make apps for Windows PCs and Macs as well as iOS and Android devices. Our Chrome extension lets you VPN through your browser or Chromebook.

Will Hotspot Shield VPN slow me down?

With our proprietary Hydra protocol and thousands of VPN servers worldwide, Hotspot Shield delivers the consistent bandwidth you need to stream high-definition video. Independent third parties from AV-TEST to PC World agree that Hotspot Shield VPN is the fastest VPN on the market.

Can I stream other content with Hotspot Shield VPN?

Hotspot Shield delivers the same high-quality streaming performance whether you’re using DirecTV Now or Netflix to watch unblocked movies. You can stream video from Facebook or Twitter, watch cricket matches on Hotstar or Willow, stream music from Spotify, and even play games.

What other benefits do I get with Hotspot Shield VPN?

Security and peace of mind are other benefits that come with using Hotspot Shield VPN. The notoriously insecure Wi-Fi connections in cafés and other public places let others on the network monitor your online activity. The encrypted connection Hotspot Shield creates between your device and our servers make your Wi-Fi connection unreadable to prying eyes.

Are there any data limits?

Not at all! Our Hotspot Shield Premium members can have DirecTV Now streaming in the background 24/7 and never face a bandwidth cap — from us. We can’t do anything about your ISP.

What countries can I stream DirecTV Now from?

As a Hotspot Shield Premium member, you can stream DirecTV Now abroad from almost anywhere you can get an internet connection. Simply select a VPN server in the United States. For general web use, you can choose from our 3,200+ servers in more than 80 other countries.

Do I need a separate DirecTV Now account?

Yes, you must subscribe to DirecTV Now separately. Once you do, Hotspot Shield becomes your own DirecTV Now VPN.

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*Hotspot Shield is not intended to be used to bypass copyright laws. Please read the Hotspot Shield Terms of Service for more details.