Ditching cable? To demystify the journey to independence from traditional cable and satellite providers, we present the very best live TV streaming services.
If you’re thinking of cutting the cable cord, it’s never been a better time, and networking and streaming giants are falling all over themselves to provide the best alternatives for live TV streaming. From Hulu with Live TV to Sling TV to YouTube TV, there are a number of ways to watch televised events live or catch up on your favorite network shows without paying for cable. Each of these services has its own price tag and list of special features to stand out from one another.
Sweetening matters further, Hulu + Live TV subscribers have full access to Hulu’s full on-demand streaming library and Hulu original content, essentially coupling a basic Hulu subscription with live TV. Note that this is the ad-supported version of Hulu, so you’ll need to add another $7 if you want the no-interruptions Premium plan. This gives the service a serious edge for current Hulu subscribers.
YouTube TV is one of the few services to offer a decent selection of 4K channels via its 4K Plus add-on and starting in the fall of 2023, it begins an optional coverage of the NFL’s Sunday Ticket games. If you want all of those channels, you’ll need to spring for the $55 package, which includes everything in Blue and Orange, or you can augment either package with add-on channels. Add-on packages also vary in pricing and included channels, depending on which package you’re subscribed to, but you can expect to pay between $5 and $25 per month for each.
Along with the rebranding, DirecTV Stream has revamped or added a number of features. DirecTV Stream now offers unlimited cloud DVR storage for new customer s who sign up online. Recordings are saved for nine months, and you’re allowed a max of 30 episodes of single series, for some reason. If you hit that limit, the first episode is deleted to make more room. You can also record multiple things at once, which is a step up from other DVR offerings.
Feature-wise, Philo is similar to the other services above . DVR access allows for unlimited recording and storing content, though your DVR content will only stick around for a limited time — 30 days, in this case. Another feature Philo includes is the ability to access content from paywalled apps for channels carried by Philo.
The biggest perk of Amazon Prime Live Channels, however, is that it integrates with a wide range of services, including many on this list. For different fees, you can access other subscription services like YouTube TV, Sling TV, Tubi, Pluto TV, Philo, Prime Video Channels, Prime Video Live Events , and more. Plus, because it’s all directly integrated into Amazon’s ecosystem of connected devices, you can check what’s on the premium Prime add-on channels just by talking to Alexa.
No, really. For the cool price of zero dollars a month, Pluto TV will provide you access to select content from more than 100 live channels, including, CBSN, Bloomberg TV, MSNBC, Sky News, movie channels, and live sports, plus 35 music-streaming channels. New additions include Pluto TV sitcoms, offering a selection of aging comedies like 3rd Rock from the Sun and The Lucy Show, and the Spanish-language channel Pluto TV Cine. Dog The Bounty Hunter even gets his own channel.
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