While the leap to cutting the cord may seem intimidating, it can still offer a cable TV experience if you want that, as well as saving you some decent money in the process.
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You could always supplement it with a Hulu, Disney Plus or Netflix subscription too.
If you're happy with your cable subscription then you may not need to even worry about cutting the cord, and saving money may be as easy as cutting out some of the packages you don't use. Unless you're a sports fan who needs a local RSN or cares about streaming lag, the main potential downside to cutting the cord is one of convenience - especially if you're a channel flipper - as you'll now need to navigate apps rather than use the channel buttons on your remote. Not to mention the copious amount of on-demand content Hulu includes - which now also incorporates Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. Yet, even signing up for Hulu Plus Live TV and internet will cost less than a premium cable subscription and yield a similar number of channels. However, if you find you would miss live TV, then the cheapest option is adding Sling TV to that. If you want to save money, then the best thing to do is subscribe to the cheapest internet subscription you can and get a Netflix and/or Hulu subscription. You can watch content on demand with the ability to split costs for your account by sharing passwords. What else? Because you pay as you go on a monthly basis, there are no penalty fees for early cancellation and deactivation. You have the option to go commercial-free, and you're not spending money on a bunch of channels you don't want or watch. You also don't have to worry about fees for leasing equipment, contracts (unless you do an annual plan) or waiting (or paying) for the cable guy to come out for repairs or installation. While streaming prices continue to increase, there are no taxes or hidden costs. Sarah Tew/CNET What are the pros of switching to a TV streaming service? Providers like Verizon and AT&T offer additional discounts.Ĭhoosing streaming services over cable could save you hundreds of dollars per year. Another benefit is you can save a few bucks if you bundle all your services with a phone plan. Streaming services offer some but not all of these options. What are the benefits of a cable or satellite TV subscription?Īccess to local news, live sports and network shows while they air is a trade-off some viewers aren't willing to budge on. Ultimately, depending on your location, getting a cable subscription that includes sports channels like ESPN, FS1, TNT and the local RSN, as well as local CBS, Fox and NBC stations for the NFL, might actually be cheaper and easier than streaming. Read more: Best Sports Streaming Service for 2023 Another alternative is Bally's Plus, a $20-per-month option that offers access to numerous RSNs, but you'd still need another live TV service to follow national games as well as NFL football. It has nearly every RSN, particularly the Bally Sports channels (formerly Fox Sports) offered by Sinclair, but you'll need to spring for the $100 plan. These RSNs are usually included in local cable packages, so most cable subscribers never have to worry about gaining access to the broadcasts on these channels.īecause of rights agreements, most live TV streaming services like YouTube TV or Hulu with Live TV don't carry many RSNs. These are networks that carry the majority of the NBA basketball, NHL hockey and (during the spring and summer) MLB baseball games for their local team. That service costs $100 per month for the Choice package, which includes regional sports networks, aka RSNs. The final line in the chart above shows the cost of DirecTV Stream with internet actually costing more than cable, and that's not a misprint. Sarah Tew/CNET Some sports fans might actually save with cable Live TV streaming services offer apps that allow you to watch sports wherever you are.
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