I know the next question — how do I watch live sports or the news without cable or satellite? Go old school and get TV for free with an indoor antenna. As long as you live relatively close to where the signal goes out the suburbs should work fine , you can watch network TV live for free. The networks all broadcast in HD so your picture will be amazing. Live streaming has come a long way in the last couple of years.
You can now watch most cable programming live or recorded for significantly less than cable and satellite. This is the way you can watch sports and cable news in real time. Once your promotional period is over, your monthly bill is going to get jacked. The benefits of using a live streaming service over cable or satellite is consistently reasonable pricing and no contracts. You can cancel at any time. YouTube has changed everything with their new streaming service.
It works with your existing streaming device, on your phone, or tablet. Sling is the big guy in the live streaming service business. There are three package options with Sling. If I lived outside the geographic area I could get them. Fubo is a live streaming service that specializes in sports. If you are paying for cable or satellite primarily because you watch an enormous amount of live sports, Fubo is going to rock your world.
Here are the sports channels that come with the basic package there are tons of other cable channels included as well :. Fubo gives you up to 30 hours of DVR recording with the basic package. You can also replay nearly any game, show or movie that aired in the last 3 days if you forget to record. Like Sling, it works on any streaming device, your phone, tablet, or computer. You can stream live TV on up to two devices at a time.
Available channels vary by location that will affect mostly your local network stations , but everyone should get the following sports and news channels:. Of course, if you have an addiction to a particular cable channel, check with YouTube TV to see if they carry it in your area. Fantastic range of boards from best recipes and tips for frugal living to gardening and budgeting help.
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Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. You can also subscribe without commenting. Thanks for the tip to get a streaming service or indoor antenna for an HDTV. All depends on how much the antenna costs compared to multiple streaming services. That is a deal breaker for me. What service and device would you suggest? You can order an indoor antenna on Amazon.
It is just a flat thing that you can attach to your tv. They send Velcro or pushpins to enable you to attach it to the wall. The channels you pick up will vary depending on where you live, terrain, etc. Good to know it worked out for you, and 25 channels for free is pretty sweet!
Hi Kayla! These prices. Who can afford this stuff? And for local channels an antenna. I know internet only plans are much cheaper but if I can get outta paying for that as well I sure would like to!! MUCH thanks to you!! I am now your FAN? I suggest doing the research in your area and seeing, nothing wrong with trying to save more money! I would love to save, although our cable bill for TV is not extraordinary.
It sounds as if the cheaper options all require the internet. The stuff tacked onto the bill is ridiculous! Also, we practically never watch a movie — never as far as newer movies go. Am I missing something? You can save money by just using the internet, and connect it to your TV via something like a Chromecast or Roku. That should drop your cost down quite a bit. I should be so lucky. This cable company is horrible and its only competition is satellite and the internet options Kayla has explained.
On top of that we live 50 miles south of DC and an antenna up to 20 feet high gets us poor reception on 3 channels with a quality hdtv antenna.
I mam checking into these alternatives but the hard part is getting our favorite channels. We do not want to watch TV on a computer screen. We do not like any current movies or the HBO and Netflix series. And others of that ilk. Also must have PBS. Our TV has no internet connection.
I would love to cut the cord! I only bundled the two to get unlimited data at a little better rate because with 4 kids we were burning through the limited data plan we had in about two weeks each month and I got tired of turning off the kids data plans each month until the next billing cycle. I live for bowl games and march madness!! Any idea if any internet streaming services offer an sports packages? But I also understand that you need more data. You can get sports through Sling, so hopefully, that can cut costs down quite a bit.
On asking or any other subscription can you access HBO and Showtime perhaps for additional fee? You sure can! Hulu offers that option, or you can pay for them on their own platforms. You can also use Sling! Is that available with sling. Obviously I need help.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you so much for all your help! My question is, if I buy an antenna at Best Buy and my options are coverage of 50 miles, 60 miles, 70 miles, does that mean that local news and weather coverage would just be within that range?
How would I get PBS and national sports games? Also, I am a writer, so I need fast internet service, but Spectrum will raise the Internet fee crazy high when I drop cable. What can I use instead? I think they like to scare you by moaning and groaning about how high much your internet bill will be if it is not bundled. Hmm… So is the stand-alone price higher, sure but it is not through the roof. Yes, you may pay a bit more for internet service but you have to look at the big picture. You bet it is!
I am moving and my cable company has made it so I wont have TV internot or phone I use landline maybe for days if not longer so the streaming is out and I cant afford to buy the antennae for such a short period of time.
That sounds awful! Hm, I know that Netflix and Hulu offer downloading services. Maybe that could work for you! This can help other people pay cheaper for their favorite sports channels. Is it an app through Roku or Appletv? Thanks for your help. I only want abc, cbs, nbc and fox. Will an antenna get me all of these? I live about 15 miles from New Orleans? I hate commercials and like to record shows to watch so I can fast forward through them. Is there a recording device I could purchase that would allow for this?
This is wonderful forum. All you need with Sling is internet connection! What about recording programs you will miss? Is it even possible? All the options still confuse me. Yes, you can do that with Sling, and Hulu too I believe.
I cut the cord about 12 years ago and have never looked back! Live in Western Massachusetts. I have over-the-air-waves TVs after the one-time cost of antennas, of course. I only get 6 channels. Netflix on my Smart TV is not so good. It must be set up for cable speed not for DSL. Keeps stopping to load more, these interruptions are annoying. Screens are smaller but, Kindle tablet or Laptop work great.
Still, so glad I cut the cord. Your local sports might be available on those stations or other local stations that you might be able to access. The major sports channels that are on cable could be premium and not readily available anywhere but on paid cable.
Like ESPN? Ask your cable company if they offer a minimal basic rate, really inexpensive, to only get a those few major sports channels. I doubt it because that is their BIG draw for cable to the many in our culture who are sports oriented. Good luck! I have basic cable thru my apt complex all renters are on same plan i really like discovery but i cant find anyway to get it since everyone is on together i cant upgrade my cable any sugestions.
A Roku or Fire Stick may work! You could also look into getting a Chromecast. What do you do when you live in the country and joy only have a satellite dish and internet is slow. For many of these, you would need a decent internet connection. But you could get rid of satellite and upgrade your internet so you can get something like Sling. It has most if not all of the channels that cable companies do.
Hi Kayla, have you heard anything about EZ Digital? Want to cancel my cable and just saw this website offering EZ Digital. Looks good. You buy it so no monthly fee. Your thoughts? Thanks for all the great too! I say just be cautious. Thanks for sharing. The world-wide-web makes it extremely easy to cut the cord and never look back.
I cut the cable years ago! I now live off of over the air, netflix and radio news. ThankxKayla I hope that helps,there are really so many options!
That is true! I have home wifi and am lucky enough to have unlimmited data from my provider! I got hooked on a special radio show when I used to work nights an Omaha station used tocome in good on skip at njght again, thank you!
Wow loved reading this, currently have Comcast for internet and direct tv for tv. I have been wanting to do this for years but yes I do watch a lot of tv I work a lot so tv is my outlet with the cable and internet I pay about a month. Is there like a site where I can see what services has these channels or if you would recommend ones that would work I always get confused but I been wanting to do this because of course save as much money as I can while still enjoying my tv.
You can use Sling for most of those. My mother is now broke and living in assisted living. We are going to have to get rid of cable. Thank you Kayla!! However, all is not lost. So do your research and the math before cutting the cord. Well, this was serendipitous, finding your article at this moment!
Thank you! We are restricted from using anything outside, such as a dish or antenna. I watch so few of the channels I get, so since I received a Firestick for Christmas, I called to cancel my cable and was told my internet would now cost double what it is! A neighbor friend has hulu, and the quality of what you choose to watch seems to be choosing from what other users have streamed for you for re-use.
Hulu has shows that were already aired on TV, so the quality is the same. To highlight the same, I read an article on how much to pay for cable TV. Do have a read. All the above info is very enlightening and is helpful as I am also considering cutting the cord. I do a lot of work on the computer many hours a day and absolutely need access to the net for it. Hi Maureen!
Yes, you can! Kayla, Many thanks alot of very informative information. And how to do that tied to an Apple TV? However, because these shows are added as they air or as a whole season you should be able to watch them whenever you want.
I like how you mentioned that there are ways to be able to watch all the good tv shows without having to bundle up an expensive TV plan that has a lot of unnecessary channels included along with it. Or can you get away with a slower speed? We are so ready to cut the cable cord. I got rid of cable tv when I lost my job and sold my home.
I found that those paper looking antennas work great. No need for all the cable channels. Do I take the white thick cord and put that into my TV? Any ideas as to how you can stream Fox News?? This platform is so very helpful. Thank you in advance! You should be able to stream it through Roku, but if not, check Sling or see if you can get your local channels through a TV antenna!
See the problem I have is live Sports. I am a huge Lakers fan and can only get them on the Spectrum Sports Net channel and other love sports channels as well.
TV shows and items like that I could care less. I can watch that later on streaming services. Does sling or other services have live sports. I live in the Dallas area….. I office from my house, so I need high speed internet maybe not landline for fax anymore???
With your suggestions and those from others here I am now certain my next course of action is to look into Sling. I too enjoy all the sports and also all kinds of movies esp.
Thanks for your suggestions and info. Sling is online so all you have to do is go their website and sign up. Super easy! After that, you can start watching on demand. Also, if you have a smart TV or if you have something like Google Chromecast, you can connect it to your TV and play it that way as well.
Otherwise it will just be via computer. Since I live in my car, I love the versatility of watching my favorite shows on demand whenever I get off work and settle in for the evening. Most of my homeless, houseless or mobile friends do the same. Really do wish that the History channel and a few other educational and documentary channels were available but in the meantime, I am super thankful for this work around.
Check out Sling for those channels! My wife and I love some of the radio channels on Sirius XM so we are looking to dump dish, get Sirius mc for 20 one car and one device we have Netflix and amazon prime and Philo.
I think the only thing extra we want is network tv for the voice and some other network shows. This site has a lot of good content. We happen to be in an area where all the major networks have towers within 30 miles. And all broadcast in high definition. Found it out 10 years ago when I just connected a HD TV to a cable — connected to an antenna on the office roof. It worked great! Of course engineers were in the building before. I get what everyone claims are network hostage situations might be involved, but who knows what is really true.
It will work for a while and save a bundle. And some can use an antenna and do what we always did — watch TV when it came on. There are a lot of options that even the networks will have to get — younger people of which I am not one and older people can see many avenues to get entertainment and information. They might just ask the newspapers.
I use an indoor antenna, get lots of channels, most not worth watching, but I can pick up the major networks. The library is a great resource! I just need a very good indoor antenna that not to pricey so I can watch local channels without signal failing.
Can you recommend a good one. What have you found to be the best indoor antenna, Cheapest and brings in the most channels if you live 60 miles from a large city? I am unable to put one on my roof? I have Netflix, Hulu, and amazon prime. I need to really check out prime video and use it! Great post! I have an antenna left over from dish service I had long time ago.
Will it work as an antenna? If it is, can I us it? Kayla, We have broadcast tv after canceling cable years ago. We get all our local news channels which also includes national news. Their are lots of new regular broadcast tv channels that are running some of our old favorite shows.
However, one channel we really miss is INSP. Is there anyway we can pick this up without paying for it? We have Amazon Prime which we use alot and Netflix not very often, we do have high speed internet thru cable. Any ideas? This is a great article, and with all of the lower cost options, a person would be nuts to stay with corporate cable. My husband and I went free tv with antenna and we are delighted. Anything we miss from the old cable days, we can watch usually on you tube or daily motion.
Just do it. My mother is 79 years old with early stages of dementia. She lives in a condo and is not allowed a rooftop antenna or a satellite dish. She has an indoor antenna but only gets 3 channels sometimes , crafts, shopping and weather.
She has no internet so what is she supposed to do? With all the alternatives available the only chance cable tv has to survive is to lower their outrageous prices. Self inflicted downfall. I am still a little confused. I have a smart TV. Therefore I do not need the stick is what I understand. So I pay Hulu or whoever and the programs automatically come on my TV. I have internet service and get cable thru that. Use Roku box to get Netflix, Hulu, Prime, etc.
Please reply. I tried 2 different antennas and could not pick up any local channels. Since I am at the bottom of a large hill surrounded by trees, I think that is the problem,,,. If you are thinking about cutting the cord from traditional cable or satellite TV, you may be wondering how you can still watch your local channels.
If you live in an urban or suburban setting, the simplest method for maintaining access to your local channels may be the one-time purchase of an indoor antenna. Antennas are relatively cost-effective to add to your television and provide free access to local channels broadcasting in your area. But the quality of access to these channels is directly correlated to the power of your antenna and your distance from the towers of your local TV stations.
It has a mile range. It had a 4-star rating after almost 1, reviews at the time of this writing. If you need help picking out your indoor antenna, money expert Clark Howard has you covered with this instructional video.
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