AT Ts new Primetime tablet requires a DIRECTV subscription AT&T has announced a new tablet that plugs into its DIRECTV service. Cellular-connected tablets have been around since the first iPad, letting users connect to the Internet even when theyre not around Wi-Fi. This was typically associated with light web browsing, as streaming video over a cellular connection is a fast way to burn through a data cap. As more carriers have brought back unlimited plans and zero rating for certain services, the ability to use a tablet as an on the go streaming device has become easier than ever. To that end, AT&T has announced a first party tablet centered around content consumption. The AT&T Primetime Tablet is designed specifically for DIRECTV subscribers. In fact, it requires a monthly subscription to DIRECTV for users to buy the device in the first place. As for specifications, the only directly mentioned specs are the 10-inch, 1080p display, and the 9,070 mAh battery. AT&T does ...