Getting user not authorized errors when trying to stream from devices

I’ve been having this same problem for about a week now.  Before that, everything worked fine for months, even years.

I’ve spent many hours this past week on the phone and in chats with the support group, but have not gotten any resolution.  At first I thought the problem was only with the SEC Network on the WatchESPN app, but now, like you, I get the “user not authorized” error on any third party app I try even though I am a U450 subscriber.  The ones I’ve tried are WatchESPN, HBO GO, Showtime Anytime and CNN, but I have no reason to think that I wouldn’t receive the same error message on any third party app.

I’ve reset my password, deleted cache and cookies and deleted and reinstalled apps countless times. I’ve tried it on my iPad, iPhone, PC and Amazon Fire with no success.  I’ve also tried connecting away from home thinking the problem might be somehow related to my router.

After numerous calls, my complaint has been escalated.   Support now tells me that they are aware of the problem and are working on it, but don’t have an estimation when it will be fixed.  This is beyond frustrating.

I’ve had U-verse for years and for the most part have been very pleased, but this problem is a deal breaker.  If it does not get resolved soon, I will have no choice but to go to another provider.

I going to be strictly honest with you guys. Probably not want you want to here but here it goes guys...please bare with me, there has been a huge change with the internal system that directv used before merging to att servers and their internal programs. They have converted a large number of customers in intervals. With these internal program changes not everything was thought through fully. I have seen a lot of third party apps not authenticate correctly. Which really much out of the agents and the customer hands. NBA being one that is hindered. Sorry for not much of a resolution. Until att gets everything rescncorized  there isn't much that you can do.

Thanks for the responses, there is some comfort in knowing I'm not alone in this situation. If what Scottmx1x writes regarding the situation is true it is a sad indictment of ATT and their commitment to customer service. They should be out in front of this and transparent throughout their support system and notifying affected customers and keeping them informed. 

At least this is an explanation that is plausible. It’s not alright. But it’s plausible. 

Well, this is disheartening.  Here it is 2/1/19 and I am getting the same error.  I go to a Watch ESPN Program on the web page and select AT&T  UVerse as my provider.  It takes me to login into my ATT account and user not authorized.  I am a U300 subscriber and 300Mbps customer.  What is the fix and looking back that this has not been answered since 12/18 who do I escalate this to since it is being ignored.

is there still no fix for this? 

Does anyone from AT&T care to fix this problem? I have paid for a u-verse tv package, and I cannot access programming that is supposed to be available to me.

I'm having the same issues. Regardless of what channel...it tells me I don't subscribe to that channel. The others say they cannot authenticate.

I am still having this problem and it's still not fixed!

My personal opinion:

I think that your cable or internet provider wants you to

pay for a package to get these normally free programs

on the networks. The networks allow the cable and

internet providers to limit access to the customer so they

can get their cut although they are already making money

on the ads and commercials embedded in the programs.

What are your thoughts?

I have given up all hope of getting it fixed. I have called AT&T "support" multiple times, and posted the problem here multiple times, and nobody seems to care. I think I will move all my services soon. The problem is all the companies that provide tv, internet and phone services seem to be one big evil cabal that is impossible to avoid. They all svck at providing the services they claim to offer.

I am trying to cancel my U300, which I was not intended to subscribe- THEY CHanged without my knowledge. I am not watching tv much, just local channels.  ATT has a broken customer service system; reps were answering from outside of the US. They have VERY minimal roles - can't do change or cancel your plan,  they are just verifying your name/passcode, and they can't do anything.  I asked to transfer another rep who can do make changes/cancellation. "I can't transfer to other reps."  - It is a joke. It is the lowest experience ATT Provides to their customers.

The one just replying to your post here ATT, he/she said, call them multiple times until you get reps who are inside the states.  They ***** - charging your cell phone bill without the intention to address or fix issues - HORRIBLE!

[Please keep it courteous]

I apologize the att reps can not get past the screen without verifying if there was a passcode or question set up. If you do not know what this was they should have an option if the primary number on your account match what they have, they can make an outbound call if they can contact you on that number they are able to change that passcode   to help you further

Its 9/2020 and i am having this same issue with the most recent updated 4k UHD firestick. I cant log into my TNT account without getting an error. I am fully authorized to stream every channel through Att Tv Now and I can't get this ONE to work for me. Very frustrating. I've just been streaming from my att tv now app directly to the TV when i want to watch TNT. annoying but that's the only way it works for me. 

Thanks for your question, @misscheech!

With AT&T TV Now, we have a lot of Third-Party apps available to stream but not every channel is available. 

For the example you gave with TNT, it does not seem to be on our list of channels with third-party streaming capabilities. We are always updating our list of Compatible Network Apps and Websites so feel free to check back with us for updates! 

If you have any other questions, let us know! 

Raychel, AT&T Community Specialist 

Having this issue trying to stream oxygen and nbc on my firestick.

It says I'm not authorized. Sorry your tv orovider has not authorized you to view the vod stream.

But I was able to before...