Cable TV may seem like a landline phone today: an unnecessary expense limited by outdated hardware. All cool kids and many cool adults cut the cable TV cable.
If you want to join them, but do not want to completely override live TV, then you've come to the right place. Like live TV streaming services in the US Sling TV and DirecTV Now you can stream most, if not all, of your favorite live TV channels - from ABC to CBS to CNN, to ESPN to Fox News to Nickelodeon - over the Internet. And the monthly fee is probably much lower than what you pay the cable company for television.
Prices Start at $ 15 a month without additional fees or contracts. Instead of a cable box, use an app on your Smart TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV or Apple TV. And you can watch TV at home or on the go via a phone, tablet or even a PC browser.
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These services have many advantages - no more cable fees, no contracts, yay! - However, the savings can be offset by other disadvantages such as internet fees, DVR restrictions, buffering and lack of attention, especially through live sports. And just as with cable TV, the costs of these services are incurred just to keep go above,
With that in mind, here's a guide to a new world of live TV streaming over the Internet and other cable cutting options available today.
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This is how you buy cable cutting services
In ascending order of monthly price, the most important multichannel live TV streaming services available today are:Yes, that's a big list. But relax, we will break it down for you. And remember, everyone has a free trial and no contacts. Trying out (and canceling) is painless.
Everyone offers a different mix channelsTherefore, as a first step, you should choose a service that will "miss" your channels and shows. The most important channels include the locals ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC. Not every service offers everyone in every area.
The services can be divided into two main groups: Budget, with prices starting at 15 USD, but without local channels; and Premium, with prices starting at $ 45, which include locals as well as other extras like exclusive bundles and an unlimited one Cloud DVR. Yes, with most services (Bar AT & T Watch TV), you can record and play broadcasts like a traditional cable or satellite DVR, but often with limitations.
Then there is the multistream problem. If you want to watch more than one show at a time - for example, on your living room - and a bedroom TV or the main TV and a tablet - you should make sure that you have enough of the service you want to watch concurrent streams, Some of the cheapest services allow only one stream at a time, and if you try to see a second one, it will be blocked.
Remember, especially if you are monitoring more than one person at a time, you must ensure that this is the case fast, reliable broadband internet, A 100 Mbps download service costs about $ 50 to $ 60 a month. Here, the savings in cable cutting can be nullified.
Here is a shopping list for live TV streams:
Which streaming TV services you will not give
Streaming TV services are great, but there are a few things you can not do compared to a traditional cable box.First, it's worth looking at the channels you can not get with any of these services. A big one is PBS, because the broadcaster allegedly did not acquire the streaming rights for all broadcasts broadcast. (For example, you'll find Ken Burns & # 39; legendary documentation on Netflix.)
Another big problem is the sport. Sure, most services offer ESPN and local channels for NFL football, but if you follow a professional baseball or basketball team, you probably need a special channel called the RSN or Regional Sports Network to watch the regular season games. The RSN coverage is very different for each service.
While DirecTV now offers HBO Under the basic subscription, most other services either sell it as an add-on or you have to sign up separately HBO now, In addition, NFL Red Zone and NHL Network are either not available or only as part of a package.
If you are used to the 5.1 or 5.1 surround sound offered by Kabel or even OTA, you will probably be disappointed that all services in live broadcasts contain only stereo sound. However, DirecTV Now and PlayStation Vue contain 5.1 audio for some on-demand content.
(Note that CNET is owned by CBS, a provider of compensation programs for all cable, satellite and online TV services that offer CBS channels, including Showtime, Pop, CBS Sports and The CW also operates its own online service, CBS All Access (see below)
Compared to the big five
Time to narrow down the list. Here are the five largest services in terms of name recognition, channel count, and functions listed in alphabetical order. Four of them fit into the premium category, while Sling TV is a budget service.
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Best for: HBO fans who also want live TV streaming
Starting bid: $ 50
Increase packages: Another package with more channels for $ 70.
Missing channels: A & E, AMC, BBC America, Animal Planet, Discovery, HGTV, History, Lifetime, MLB Network, NBA Television, NFL Network, NFL Red Zone.
The good: Includes HBO (typically $ 15) priced at $ 50. TV-like interface, including the ability to swipe left or right to change channels; Discounts for customers of AT & T Wireless.
The bad: Expensive service with fewer top channels than any other service in its price range; DVR is limited; No family member profiles.
In March 2019, DirecTV Now became less attractive than before. Company owner AT & T has not only raised the price from $ 40 to $ 50 per month, but has also removed many key channels including AMC, Discovery and HGTV from its base package. The advantage is that HBO is included as part of the price. Become standalone HBO now The subscription costs $ 15 per month. An increase of $ 10 to include HBO is technically a monthly discount of $ 5. But it locks you in a bundle, just what cable cutters want to avoid. Add to that the DVR and the app a step behind most competitors,
Hulu
Best for: Current Hulu subscribers who want to add live TV.
Starting bid: $ 45
Increase packages: Optional "advanced" DVR and multi-stream plans.
Missing channels: AMC, BBC America, Comedy Central, MLB Network, MTV, NBA Television, NFL Network, NFL Red Zone, Nickelodeon.
The good: Includes Hulu's extensive on-demand library, including exclusive products such as The story of the maid,
The bad: Confusing interface, standard DVR will not let you skip any advertising.
With the Big 5's least cable-like interface, Hulus' biggest asset is the integration of live TV with its extensive catalog of on-demand content at a price. Unfortunately, when you add live TV, the frustrations associated with the default service increase in the UI. The app generally confuses "simple" with "incomplete". Technically, it provides a guide, for example, but is extremely naked. Another problem is that you have to pay another $ 10 per month to skip ads on Hulu's Cloud DVR (you can not skip advertising with the Basic Cloud DVR). However, the number of channels is solid, and with the included Hulu catalog, it is a top competitor, especially after the YouTube TV price increase.
PlayStation Vue
Best for: Commercial skippers and PS4 owners
Starting bid: $ 50
Increase packages: Three more packages with more and more channels for 55, 65 and 85 US dollars.
Missing channels: A & E, Comedy Central, History, Lifetime, MTV, Nickelodeon.
The good: Solid DVR with unlimited storage space that does not replace recorded programs with the on-demand version (um, YouTube TV). PlayStation 4 users can split multiple channels at once.
The bad: Bad channel selection than others at its price.
PlayStation Vue has an "advanced" interface that is also easy to use once you get the hang of it, but can have a learning curve. Its DVR is excellent, with unlimited storage space and the ability to skip ads on every show - even though unlike YouTube TV, Vue DVR broadcasts are deleted after 28 days. The biggest hit is that it has fewer channels than the Big Five along with Sling TV (which is much cheaper) and DirecTV Now (which includes HBO). You do not need a PlayStation 4 to watch them - just like the others, Vue Apps has plenty of streaming devices, including Roku, Apple TV and Fire TV, as well as phones and PCs - but a PS4 and Apple TV That's how you get your sweet multiscreen -View.
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Best for: Save money, but still get ESPN (or Fox and NBC), supplemented by an antenna
Starting bid: $ 25
Increase packages: Sling Orange + Blue for $ 40, 5-dollar cloud DVR add-on, numerous 5-dollar mini-packages
Missing channels (all packages): ABC, CBS, Animal Planet, Fox News, MLB Network, Nickelodeon
Missing Channels (Sling Orange): Fox, NBC, Bravo, FS1, FX, MSNBC, USA Network
Missing Channels (Sling Blue): ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN
The good: Relatively cheap, flexible channel packages.
The bad: Can only stream to one device (TV, phone, tablet) with Orange package; very little support for local broadcasters; Cloud DVR costs extra.
Apart from the sport-free options Philo and AT & T Watch TV (see below), Sling is the cheapest multi-channel live TV streaming service on the market. That's because there are only a few local stations (ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC). It has two basic packages, orange and blue. Orange does not offer locals, while Blue Fox and NBC have, but only in a handful of cities. That's why sling is a good match too OTA Antenna TV, The Sling interface is not very appealing, but offers all the options you need without overloading the screen. The only real disappointment is the arcane live break and DVR exceptions (you can not record Disney channels such as ABC). There are countless options. So look at Sling TV: Everything you need to know for all the details.
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Best for: Unlimited DVR
Price: $ 50
Increase packages: N / A
Missing channels: A & E, Comedy Central, History, Lifetime, NFL Network, NFL Red Zone, Nickelodeon.
The good: Intuitive interface and comprehensive program guide; includes all four local channels in most US households; Unlimited storage space on cloud DVR.
The bad: Tied to the most expensive service, DVR shows are replaced by on-demand versions.
YouTube is best known for scads of free videos, but with one April price increase YouTube TV is now one of three services charged $ 45 a month (the others are PlayStation Vue and DirecTV Now). However, YouTube has more top channels in the base package than any other competitor, and its local channel coverage covers all four locals in most regions of the country. It also has the best DVR in the series, including unlimited disk space, but with one catch: if an episode you've recorded appears in the YouTube TV VOD library, it will be replaced by the on-demand version Fast Forward Advertising. The interface is straightforward, even boring, yet offers the most features a cable service can offer. And unlike Sling and others, it's easy: one package, one price, done.
Big Five TV streaming services compared
Hulu with live TV | YouTube TV | Sling TV | PlayStation Vue | DirecTV now | |
base Price | 45 USD / month for more than 60 channels | 50 USD / month for more than 70 channels | 25 USD / month for more than 30 channels | 50 USD / month for over 55 channels | $ 50 / month for more than 40 channels |
Free trial period | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC channels | Yes, in many markets | Yes, in many markets | FOX and NBC only in selected cities | Yes, in many markets | Yes, in many markets |
Video on Demand from local stations | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Step-up packages with more channels | No | No | Yes, each additional 5 USD / month | 55 USD / month, 65 USD / month or 85 USD / month | $ 70 / month |
Simultaneous streams per account | 2 ($ 15 option for unlimited) | 3 | 1 or 3 | 5 | 2 ($ 5 option for 3) |
Family member / user profiles | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Pause, rewind, fast forward | Yes | Yes | Yes, except for Disney or ESPN channels | Yes | Yes |
Record shows for later (Cloud DVR) | Yes | Yes (keep for 9 months) | Yes (5 USD per month, Disney or ESPN channels can not be recorded) | Yes (keep for 28 days) | Yes (20 GB, keep for 30 days) |
Fast forward or skip advertising with Cloud DVR | No (yes with 15 USD option) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
DVR show replaced by on-demand version | No | Yes | No | No | No |
Video on demand / 3-day playback | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
childlock | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
bandwidth limiter | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Other (mostly budget) services
AT & T televisionPrice: $ 15 per month or "free" with certain AT & T wireless rates
AT & T has two separate services: DirecTV Now and Watch TV. The much cheaper television has 30 channels and many of them, such as AMC, HGTV and BBC America, are no longer available on DirecTV Now. Watch TV has no sports or local channels, and many of the broadcasts on its channels can be viewed as less on-demand with a Hulu subscription. It also does not work with Roku devices, but is available on the other major streaming platforms. And some customers of AT & T wireless plans get it for free.
Philo
Price: From 20 USD per month
Philo is another cheap service with no sports or local channels. He offers cable-and-butter deals like AMC, Comedy Channel, Nickelodeon and BBC America. Unlike Watch AT & T, it includes a cloud DVR, but it lacks a well-known 24-hour news channel like CNN.
CBS All Access
Price: From 6 USD per month
CBS All Access sets itself apart from all other services by offering live services (in some cities) and one-channel on-demand services. In addition to broadcasting video-on-demand, it offers exclusive online content such as Star Trek: Discovery, The on-demand material includes ads, but you can receive an ad-free option for $ 10 per month.
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Fubo TV
Price: From 55 USD per month
Fubo TV is a sports-oriented service that also offers a range of other channels, including local OTA stations (except ABC) - and more RSNs (regional sports networks) than any other service. Especially for fans of professional baseball, basketball and hockey teams, Fubo may be the only way to watch regular season games without wires. However, there is no ESPN, and an intricate user interface and a high price mean that it is not the first service we would choose.
Are you not interested in live TV? Other cable cutter staples
Netflix: Netflix is one of the first streaming TV services and so popular that it has become a collective term, just like "Magic Marker" or "Coke" in the South. The plans start at $ 13 a month and cover thousands of TV shows and films, including originals like Daredevil and Orange is the New Black.Amazon Prime VideoThe "other" major streaming service included as part of an annual prime membership of $ 99 or $ 9 per month. The interface is not as user-friendly as Netflix, but the service also offers shows that are second to none, including originals like The wonderful Mrs. Maisel, Amazon Prime also offers the ability to add channels (HBO, Starz and more), making it a potential one-stop shop.
Vudu /Films everywhere: A digital library (or locker) that contains both UltraViolet content and streaming movies and TVs, which like new versions are only available for purchase.
It's also worth getting free, ad-supported services like Roku Channel. IMDB Freedive, TuBi TV, Pluto and Sony Crackle, which offer a wealth of content.
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Is an indoor or outdoor antenna a viable option?
If you have a TV in your house - a screen with a tuner - you can already cut the cable off. With a low cost indoor antenna connected to your TV, you can watch free TV from any channel you receive in your local area. Antennas cost only $ 10. See our comparison of indoor antennas here,You can also add a DVR like that Recast of Amazon Fire TV or TiVo Bolt OTA if you want. Then you can record these live TV antenna channels, play them and skip commercials, just like a standard DVR with cable TV. Here is CNET's summary of the best cable cutter OTA DVRs,
A solid and cost-effective alternative to live TV streaming services is the combination of antenna for local live channels with an on-demand service such as Netflix or Hulu (ie now only $ 5.99 a month). This will allow you to continue watching live TV and have a selection of on-demand content.
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Conclusion: try it out
The streaming of live TV services is still in its infancy and the industry is still changing. Since the launch of each service, prices have risen at least $ 5 a month, channel selection and cities with local channel access are constantly changing, and some services continue to report losing money. While streaming is undoubtedly the future, it will take time for both prices and services to become established.In other words, if you want a cable-like experience both at home and on the road, without the weight of a cable subscription, streaming service is worth a look. There is no contract to sign, and if you do not like the service you are using, you can switch easily. Whether you're looking for a basic package like Sling TV or you want to pay more for a deluxe experience like PlayStation Vue, there should be a streaming TV service that suits you.
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Originally published on August 2, 2018 and updated when new developments occur.
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