The last few years have seen a revolution in TV. It is no longer necessary to be tied to a cable provider with a long contract. There are many live TV streaming services that are as good, or better, than what the cable companies provide. All this for a lot less money.
In a hurry? There’s lots of information below, but if you just want to start enjoying TV more while spending less money, you can’t go wrong with these services:
- Fubo (formerly FuboTV): Known for its outstanding sports coverage, Fubo’s 150+ live TV channels provide a broad selection that appeals to most people. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.
- Sling TV: Offers 40+ channels, including a couple of local network affiliates, for just $40.00/mo. Save 50% on Sling TV now!
- DIRECTV STREAM: The king of RSNs, this is the streaming service for MLB, NBA, and NHL fans. Check out its Choice Plan if you want to watch every game! A 5-day free trial is now available for DIRECTV STREAM.
- Hulu + Live TV: This industry leader in on-demand streaming offers 85+ live channels, covering a broad range of sports, entertainment, and family content. Try one month for $76.99.
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MLB Regular Season!
Opening Day of the 2024 MLB season starts Thursday, March 28th!
Date | Time (ET) | Teams | |
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Wed Apr 10 | 1:10 pm | Dodgers vs Twins | |
Wed Apr 10 | 1:15 pm | Phillies vs Cardinals | |
Wed Apr 10 | 3:07 pm | Mariners vs Blue Jays | |
Wed Apr 10 | 3:10 pm | Diamondbacks vs Rockies | |
Wed Apr 10 | 3:45 pm | Nationals vs Giants | |
Wed Apr 10 | 4:07 pm | Rays vs Angels | |
Wed Apr 10 | 6:10 pm | White Sox vs Guardians | |
Wed Apr 10 | 6:40 pm | Brewers vs Reds | |
Wed Apr 10 | 6:40 pm | Cubs vs Padres | |
Wed Apr 10 | 7:05 pm | Marlins vs Yankees | |
Wed Apr 10 | 7:10 pm | Orioles vs Red Sox | |
Wed Apr 10 | 7:20 pm | Mets vs Braves | |
Wed Apr 10 | 7:40 pm | Astros vs Royals | |
Wed Apr 10 | 8:05 pm | Athletics vs Rangers |
What’s Streaming Now?
We provide simple but detailed information for cord-cutters to get the best possible experience without cable. You will learn where and how to stream different channels, what individual streaming services offer, and how to be cost-effective with your chosen streaming device.
Whether you’re a sports fan, movie buff, parent with curious kids, or just a general TV consumer, we provide you with everything you need to leave your cable contract behind.
Here’s the stuff we think deserves attention. It’s by no means complete, however! All times are Eastern.
Sporting Events This Week
The Final Four is this weekend! The women on Friday and the men on Saturday. And then the women’s championship on Sunday and the men’s on Monday. Don’t miss it!
But after that is over, check out one of the greatest events in all of golf: The 2024 Masters Tournament! Events will be taking place starting Monday but the First Round on Thursday. Each of the four days of play will feature action from through — EDT. The first two days will be on ESPN and the last two on CBS.
What’s the cheapest way to watch all of the tournament? The combination of Sling TV and Paramount+ Premium:
- Sling Orange: $40.00/mo
- Paramount+ Premium: $11.99/mo
That’s a total of $51.99/mo for way more sports than you will ever be able to watch. And if you sign up now, you get Sling TV for half price, so it’s only $31.99 for your first month!
Other Sporting Events This Week
- Oct 10 – Apr 18: NHL Regular Season (NHL Guide)
- Oct 24 – Apr 12: NBA Regular Season (NBA Guide)
- Apr 7 – 14: Monte-Carlo Masters -ATP (Tennis Guide)
- Apr 8 – Apr 14: Masters Tournament (Golf Guide)
- Apr 9 – Apr 10: Quaterfinals 1st leg (UEFA Champions League Guide)
- Apr 11: Premier League Darts: Night 11 – Birmingham (Darts Guide)
- Apr 11: Erik Bazinyan vs Shakeel Phinn (Boxing Guide)
- Apr 12: Charlie Edwards vs Georges Ory (Boxing Guide)
- Apr 12: SpeedyCash.com 220 (NASCAR Truck Series Guide)
- Apr 12 – Apr 14: Americas GP — Circuit of the Americas (MotoGP Guide)
- Apr 13: Jordan Gill vs Zelfa Barrett (Boxing Guide)
- Apr 13: Ryad Merhy vs Jared Anderson (Boxing Guide)
- Apr 13: Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 (NASCAR Xfinity Series Guide)
- Apr 13: CHIAPAS (NASCAR Mexico Series)
- Apr 13: UFC 300: Pereira vs Hill (UFC Guide)
- Apr 14: NASCAR GP Spain (NASCAR Whelen Euro Series)
- Apr 14: AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 (NASCAR Cup Series Guide)
- Apr 14: Amstel Gold Race Ladies Edition – UCI Women’s World Tour (Cycling Guide)
- Apr 14: Amstel Gold Race – UCI Men’s World Tour (Cycling Guide)
Movies and TV Shows This Week
In honor of Max’s fantastic deal — over 40% off when you pay annually — we’re featuring new releases from HBO this week, all streaming on Max:
- The Truth vs. Alex Jones (Tuesday): This documentary follows the court battles between the parents of the slain Sandy Hook children and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
- Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show (Friday): A darkly comedic examination of the comedian’s personal relationships and his search to find intimacy and connection.
- The Synanon Fix (Monday): A first-hand look at the visionary organization that started as one of the first drug rehab programs, but over decades morphed into a violent cult.
- Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Final Season (new episodes Sundays): Straight from the horse’s mouth: “As Curb comes to an end, I will now have the opportunity to finally shed this ‘Larry David’ persona and become the person God intended me to be – the thoughtful, kind, caring, considerate human being I was until I got derailed by portraying this malignant character.” Series finale April 7.
Not to mention all the other great content on Max:
- HBO classics like The Sopranos
- New Max Originals like The Flight Attendant
- Bingeable reality from Discovery like 90 Day Fiancé
- Popular exclusive series: The White Lotus, Euphoria, Mare of Easttown, Succession, Barry, and The Last of Us
- The all-new B/R Sports Add-On, currently free with your Max subscription
Offer expires April 9 — what are you waiting for?
Why Get Rid of Cable TV?
Some reasons for getting rid of cable are obvious. But there are some that may not have occurred to you.
- Time: Too much television is a waste of time. If you cancel cable and only watch your favorite TV shows, you can spend more time with your friends and family.
- Money: A cable or satellite subscription costs many times more than it does to grab a simple on-demand plan with Hulu and Netflix. Cable is also more expensive than online cable replacement services with live TV channels, like Fubo and Hulu + Live TV.
- Technology: Video streaming is the future of TV. Soon, all video entertainment will be via an online connection. You might as well get on board now, learn the tricks, and save money in the process.
- Information: Be more informed. Rather than be at the mercy of local news anchors, you will revert to more reputable news feeds like PBS, Bloomberg, CBS News, and LinkTV. For example, Fubo provides 13 news and information channels, along with all the local affiliates in its base plan.
- Freedom: Cable and satellite providers normally tie you into a long contract, only to give you prices that are still higher than comparable streaming services. Getting rid of cable means getting rid of the contract. Go month-to-month and be flexible.
- Dignity: Stop getting ripped off! Calling up the cable company and canceling your cable will simply make you feel good.
Looking for missing conservative news channels? Check out Sling TV!
Best Streaming Services
Choosing the right streaming service is probably the most important decision that a cord-cutter will make. There is no absolute “best” streaming service. It all depends on what you want with your live TV streaming plan.
Some streaming services are free, like Peacock TV (although they have a premium plan). Sling TV offers value plans that are low-cost but offer a lot. And the full-featured plans of Fubo, Hulu Live TV, and DIRECTV STREAM) provide what you would expect from a standard cable plan, but with different bonus features designed to appeal to all sorts of viewers’ needs.
Get access to all our detailed and up-to-date reviews of the major streaming services. You will also get links to free trials so you can make sure a service suits you before you buy.
Internet Without Cable?
Most cable TV subscribers also get their internet access from the same place. In many cases, there are other options for the internet. In some cases, cable is literally the only game in town.
We’ve put together everything that cord-cutters need to know about getting internet service. Even if your cable provider is tied in with your internet, you can probably get a reasonably-priced internet-only plan via a downgrade.
Cord-Cutting Wisdom
There are a lot of aspects of cord-cutting that newbies may be faced with. These range from what’s worth watching, to getting access to particular channels, to buying and installing specialized streaming and recording devices.
We discuss it all. Here are some of our most popular articles:
- How to Watch Local News Without Cable
- Setting Up your Streaming Service Parental Controls
- The Best DVR Without Subscription Fees
- The Best Ways to Get Internet Without Cable for Cord Cutters
- Watching Television in Spanish Without Cable.
Stream Major Events
Major TV events are still a big part of our social lives — just look at Facebook and Twitter during the Super Bowl or Academy Awards. Cord cutters have full access to these events.
For those just starting out, we have primers on how to stream the biggest happenings:
Stream Sports
Most major streaming services offer good access to live sports. The standout is Fubo. But a good low-cost newcomer to the industry is Vidgo. We have articles about everything related to live streaming sports like:
Stream TV Shows
With live TV streaming, you never have to miss your favorite shows, mini-series, and films when they are broadcast live. Here are some of our articles about streaming some recent must-see TV titles:
Get Started Now
We understand that dumping cable is intimidating. So we’ve written a detailed step-by-step guide to the process on How to Watch TV Without Cable.
It also gives you an overview of all the top streaming services, desirable features to look for, and answers to the most frequently asked questions from to-be cord-cutters.
What are you waiting for? Get started now!
Ditch “Big Cable” Now – 3 Simple Steps to Cut the Cord
- Pick the right streaming service
- Get the content you deserve with the best VPN.
- Supercharge your internet provider
That’s it — you’ll save money, take back control, and enjoy TV more!
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