DIRECTV provides separate plans for the customers. DIRECTV SELECT has 155 channels on the list. DIRECTV ENTERTAINMENT has 150 channels on the list. DIRECTV ULTIMATE and DIRECTV CHOICE have more than 180 channels on the list. Luckily, CBS comprises all DIRECTV plans. You can pay a subscription to any plan and get full access to the channel without stressing yourself. The channel number for CBS differs from location to location. If you are thinking about what channel is CBS news on DIRECTV, you can watch CBSS on Channel 221.