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Are you ready to Cut Cable but scared you’ll miss out on live sports and other favorite channels?? Don’t be fooled into thinking you have to stick with Cable to get live TV. In reality you’ll have MORE channels if you cut the cable and switch to streaming! Not to mention you’ll save a ton of money!!
No matter what you want to stream, there are tons of options with the 5 providers below. Each is a flat rate monthly, with no taxes, hidden fees or contracts. Plus they all offer free trials!
Tip: If you already streaming content, remember there is no contract so you can always switch providers for more channels or a lower price!!
Do keep in mind that whatever service you pick, you’re going to need an internet connection of at least 3 Mbps for 720p or 5-6 Mbps for HD 1080 p.
Streaming Devices
With any of these options, you’ll need a device to watch content on. Going super basic you could stream from your smart phone or laptop. If you want to watch it on your TV, here are some options:
Roku
Fire Stick (works with Alexa)
Amazon Fire TV Cube
Smart TV
They are each a little different, our personal favorite after trying almost all of them is definitely the Roku.
Tip: Before you buy a device, look at the services below. A few of them offer a FREE streaming device when you pay for 3 months of their service!!
Streaming Providers
Many streaming providers seem to be the same when you just look at price, the real comparisons are when you look at channel line ups, number of screens allowed and other features. Here’s a comparison of the top streaming providers:
Note: ALL of these providers are paid monthly. There are no sign up fees, or cancelation fees, or extra taxes. We only pay for service during college football season and then cancel after the bowl games until the next August.
Hulu with Live TV
Price: $64.99 per month
7 Day Free Trial
Hulu with Live TV is the best of both worlds in terms of content. You can watch things as they air but you will also have access full seasons of shows that have already aired as well as movies. You can record live TV starting with 50 hours of storage.
You can bundle with Disney+ and ESPN+ for $71.99 a month.
Sports Channels Included: CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN College, ESPN News, ESPN U, and ACC, BTN and SEC Network, Fox Sports, FS1, FS2, NBC Sports
YouTube TV
Cost: $64.99 per month
14 Day Free Trial
You Tube TV allows you to stream live TV from 85+ networks plus local sports and news. You can have up to 6 accounts per household and can stream on 3 devices at a time. There is also a Cloud DVR with no storage limits.
Sports Channels Included: CBS Sports, NBC Sports, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN News, ESPN U, MLB, NBA, NHL, HFL Networks, and ACC, BTN, PAC12 and SEC Network, Fox Sports, FS1, FS2
Sling TV
Cost: $60 per month (Sling $45 Orange+Blue + $15 Sports Package)
3 Day Free Trial
Sling TV allows you to stream live TV. You will get different channels based on which package you get. To get all the sports channels the Youtube and Hulu offer you’ll need to get the additional $10 sports package.
Sports Channels Included: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPN U, SEC, BTN, and ACC Network, NHL & NBA, MLB Network, NFL Network, NBC Sports, FS1, FS2
Fubo TV
Cost: $64.99 per month
7 Day Free Trial
The newest player in live streaming, FUBO TV is the most sports heavy of all the providers. They offer all the top channels for college sports without needing add on packages. Currently available anywhere in the US, Canada and Spain. You can get local and national channels and use this with any streaming device.
Sports Channels Included: CBS Sports, NBC Sports, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN News, ESPN U, NBA TV, NFL Network, NHL Network, MLB Network ACC, Pac12, BTN, and SEC Network, Fox Sports, FS1, FS2
Noteworthy: They offer the most streaming content in 4K than any other provider.
AT&T TV (Formerly DirectTV Now)
Price: $69+ per month for PLUS
7 Day Free Trial
You can get 45+ channels with AT&T TV. There is no satellite or annual contract required. It includes DVR cloud access. In select markets, you can add on an NFL Sunday Ticket subscription if you have at least the $70 Direct TV Now package.
Included in $69 Plus: ESPN, ESPN2, Fox, FS!, NBC Sports
Included in $85 MAX: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN News, ESPN U, Fox, SEC, BTN and ACC Network, CBS Sports, FS1, FS2, Longhorn Network
My Pick
| Hulu w/ Live | Sling TV | AT&T TVNOW | FUBO TV | YouTube TV | |
| Price (monthly) | $64.99 | $60 | $69-$85 | $64.99 | $64.99 |
| Channels | 65+ | 70+ | 45-60+ | 116+ | 85+ |
| DVR | Yes | $5 Extra | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| On-Demand | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Simultaneous Streams | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Each offers great service, and you’ll love that their are no contracts, taxes or hidden fees! Pick based on the channels you need and prices.
They all offer free 3-7 day trials… if you want to get creative that would at least give you almost 5 weeks of free streaming!
