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7 cable alternatives and live TV streaming services

7 cable alternatives and live TV streaming services

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7 cable alternatives and live TV streaming services

Posted: 14 Mar 2019 11:47 AM PDT

Cutting the cord is a hot trend and we want to make sure you have all the information you need before you make the switch and say goodbye to cable forever.

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What alternatives are there to cable or satellite TV?

Looking for cable alternatives with more flexible TV packages is easier than ever. And the best part is you can still watch live sports, news, entertainment…and really, whatever you love to watch!

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Can you still get local channels without cable?

Yes! Many of the options listed below offer local channels that you can stream live. For more information on how to get this set up once you pick a service, check out our 5 tips for streaming local news, weather and radio.

What's the best live TV streaming service?

All the services below have free trials, so give them a test run (click the links below to add the channels) on your Roku player or Roku TV before you decide to subscribe.

Are you looking for a live TV service that has specific channels like ESPN, HGTV or TNT? Check out the full channel lineups of the services below.

 

DIRECTV NOW

  • Starts at $50/month, after 1-month free trial (expires 3/31)
  • Base package (Plus) includes 40+ channels including HBO, ABC, TNT, ESPN, Bravo, TBS and more

fuboTV

  • Starts at $44.99/month, after 7-day free trial
  • Base package includes 90+ channels including FS1, NFL Network, NBA TV, beIN Sports, Pac-12 Network, and more

Hulu with Live TV

  • Starts at $44.99/month, after 7-day free trial
  • Includes 60+ channels including CNN, Fox News, Disney Channel, FX, HISTORY, Telemundo, and more

Philo

  • Starts at $16/month, after 7-day free trial
  • Base package includes 44 channels including BBC America, Comedy Central, HGTV, Lifetime, OWN, and more

PlayStation Vue

  • Starts at $44.99/month, after 5-day free trial
  • Base package (Access) includes 50 channels including AMC, Animal Planet, Discovery, ESPN, FS1, FS2, and more

Sling TV

  • Starts at $25/month, after 7-day free trial and $15/month for three months
  • Base package (Sling Orange) includes 34 channels including A&E, Cartoon Network, Food Network, Freeform, TNT, and more

YouTube TV

  • Starts at $40/month, after 7-day free trial
  • Includes 60+ channels including BTN, NBC Sports, CBS Sports, The CW, Fox Sports, and more

Looking for more tips before you cancel your cable subscription? Check out these cord cutting tips from our customers.

Stream on!

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