Cord cutting is becoming more and more popular as users look to move away from traditional cable services. We've already showed you how to watch TV for free, but thought we do a deeper dive into cord cutting, lay out the alternatives, and then give you expert advice straight from our Roku customers.
What is cord cutting?
Cord cutting refers to the practice of forgoing conventional, subscription cable or satellite services for internet-based streaming alternatives that often prove to be a more cost-effective option.
What are the best alternatives to cable?
There are plenty of flexible, entertainment options nowadays that allow you to still watch live TV, sports, news and more without being locked in to a cable or satellite contract. These options offer bundles of channels, affordable prices, and no hidden fees or contracts. Hulu with Live TV, DIRECTV NOW and Sling TV are just a few choices that offer such services, but here's a full list of cable alternatives.
Ready to get started? Here are cord cutting tips directly from our users who've done it.
Best cord cutting tips
(From our Reddit subscribers)
- Take a test drive. Try living without cable before actually cutting it. – dankostecki
- Get an antenna if you don’t have one. Otherwise you will find plenty of content between Netflix, Crackle (free), Pluto TV (free), various other free movies (older but free). – Lauren111
- There are live TV options. Contrary to most people’s conventions, you do not need a cable box to watch cable. There are services that give you live TV on Roku such as Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, or DIRECTV NOW. – megas88
- If you have the ability, install a Plex server in your home. It’s “Netflix” for your own personal or downloaded content, and Plex is pretty nifty at helping to organize it. – rushaz
- Get a good router and use 5Ghz frequency bands when available. – sglville
- Utilize Ethernet if possible and develop a set up for your router and TV beforehand so you will know if it's feasible with your current set up. – zamm9527
- For local news, search the Channel Store for your favorite news station. Many now have Roku apps. – IveSeenTheSaucers
- Biting the bullet is the hardest part. You’ll learn you can live without things like local sports and DV-R. If you can’t, services like Sling TV or YouTube TV or PlayStation Vue are great transitions from full fledged cable. – moosebaloney
- Just do it. Cut the cord. Most people procrastinate because they are to worried about figuring it out. You’ll figure out alternatives after you cut it. – BabyBronxbomber
Best Roku channels for cord cutters
(From our Twitter followers)
- Netflix. Simply because of the variety and quantity of my favorite shows. And the non stop additions of new content weekly. I have others for specific reasons but I always go back for a rerun of Grey’s Anatomy or The West Wing or a favorite movie. – @Queensporsche
- Hulu. I use it everyday. Best resource for current TV and old school TV as well. – The 4 buck upgrade for no commercials is the best money you will ever spend.
– @backatgo - Sling TV. It’s got everything I need. Sports, movies, and DVR. Tough to beat! – @Oakspear1270
- PlayStation Vue, all the channels I want and DVR plus multiple streams. – @boblevel
- Between my subscription to fuboTV and the free offerings from Pluto TV I have everything I could ever want to watch! – @emart
- Oh, this is an easy one: Plex; because the control is *mine*. – @matthewdippel
- VRV! It has Crunchyroll, Funimation, and Drama Fever. – @diablonutz
Looking for more tips before getting started? Check out these 4 easy steps on how to cut the cord.
Happy Streaming!
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