DirecTV Now

1. How much does it cost?

DirecTV Now's entry-level tier, called "Live a Little," costs $35 a month. A larger "Just Right" tier then costs $50 a month. Next, a "Go Big" tier costs $60 a month. Finally, a "Gotta Have It" tier goes for $70 a month.

2. How many channels does it have?

The base tier includes a little over 60 channels. The Just Right tier raises that to about 80 channels. Then the Go Big tier brings it to about 100 channels. Then the final tier includes about 120 channels. Purely on a cost-per-channel basis, this makes DirecTV Now the densest service of the bunch.

You can also add HBO, Cinemax, and Starz for separate monthly fees.

3. Which major channels are not included?

CBS, again, is absent. (This is a good time to note that CBS wants you to pay $6 a month for its CBS All Access service.) There's no option for Showtime or the NFL Network, either.

Getting the other three major networks once again depends on where you live. A small selection of major markets broadcast NBC, ABC, and Fox live — some carry two, others get only one. It's worth using AT&T's channel lookup tool to see if you need an antenna. Vue's local networks generally cover more people, but DirecTV Now is improving.

If your area doesn't carry one of those networks, DirecTV Now airs it on a 24-hour delay.