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Streaming services

Every streaming service worth knowing about

Live TV, movies and shows on demand, faith and family, and free streaming, picked for families who live off the beaten path.

Pick what fits your household

Start free, add one paid service at a time, and cancel what you stop watching.

Live TV streaming

Sling TV

Live TV with sports, news and cable channels; pick the channel packs you want.

Visit Sling TV

Philo

Low-cost live TV for entertainment, lifestyle and movie channels (no sports or local news).

Visit Philo

YouTube TV

Live TV with local channels in most areas, sports and unlimited cloud DVR.

Visit YouTube TV

Hulu + Live TV

Live channels plus the Hulu library, with Disney+ and ESPN+ bundled in.

Visit Hulu + Live TV

DIRECTV STREAM

The closest thing to a cable lineup, streamed over the internet with no dish.

Visit DIRECTV STREAM

Fubo

Sports-first live TV with many regional and national sports channels.

Visit Fubo

Frndly TV

Family-friendly live channels like Hallmark, INSP and Great American Family.

Visit Frndly TV

Movies and shows on demand

Max

HBO, Warner Bros. movies, Discovery and HGTV shows.

Visit Max

Prime Video

Movies and shows included with Prime, plus add-on channels.

Visit Prime Video

Faith and family streaming

Angel Studios

Faith-filled, family-friendly films and series; much of it free to watch.

Visit Angel Studios

Free streaming

Pluto TV

Free live channels and movies with ads. No sign-up needed.

Visit Pluto TV

PBS

Free PBS documentaries, history and kids' shows.

Visit PBS

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Questions

What is the cheapest way to replace cable?

Start with free services like Pluto TV, Tubi, The Roku Channel and PBS, add an antenna for local channels, then add one paid service to fill the gaps.

Which streaming services have local channels?

Live TV services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DIRECTV STREAM carry local channels in most areas.

Can I stream on rural cellular internet?

Yes. HD streaming uses about 3 GB an hour, and a steady cellular home internet connection handles it well. Check your address.

Streaming needs steady internet

Backroads WiFi brings cellular home internet to rural homes. No contract, no credit check, no dish.

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