Live TV Streaming Services Ranked [Which Service is Best?]
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- čas přidán 9. 05. 2024
- The best live TV streaming services let you cancel cable without missing your favorite shows and live sports. Thankfully, there are plenty of choices to get must-watch TV.
However, a lot has changed since our last video on the top cable TV alternatives. Services have added new features, and many of them have experienced price increases.
Watch our video now on the rankings of the top live TV streaming services in 2023 to cut costs without losing programs you like to watch.
Quick Jump Sections:
0:00 - Best Live TV Streaming Services Comparison for 2023
1:16 - CZcams TV
1:56 - Hulu with Live TV
3:11 - fuboTV
3:58 - DIRECTV STREAM
4:24 - Vidgo TV
5:11 - Sling TV
6:52 - Philo
7:38 - Frndly TV
8:14 - Bottom Line
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Which live TV streaming service has the best platform for the price?
Probably Sling Blue.
CZcamsTV Hands DOWN
Frndly fits me perfectly....$7 a month...can't beat it.
@@gtc1961 I also plan to be using this after I get my TV antenna.
I think It depends on what you like to watch on TV like do you watch sports, News, Entertainment, or a little of each. Or do you like watching movies. Not every Live TV streaming Service offers the same things so you need to decide for yourself. CZcams TV is ok but It may not be for everyone. Hulu live TV is more for people who like to watch general TV but Hulu live TV doesn't have as many channels like Fubo TV has or CZcams TV has. However Hulu live TV has a much better UI then CZcams TV has.
Sling has the worse DVR service ever compared to others. In my opinion Hulu Live TV is the better Choice here next comes CZcams TV , then Fubo TV then Sling last. One more thing about Fubo TV is that Fubo TV doesn't carry TBS, TNT, Or CNN so If you watch them then look elsewhere.
I’m not paying anywhere near 75 a month. That puts me back to the price of cable.
So happy I found your channel. You are both so helpful. Love your format and organization!
Thanks! We're glad you found us as well. 🙂
I've been a CZcams subscriber for 3+ years now. It was great at first when they offered Yes, SNY and NESN as I am a regional sports fan in New England. With the dropping of NESN this summer all of the regional sports are gone, all while continuing to increase the coast to subscribers.
Probably the best tip I can think of is one that I've been looking for, for months and just accidentally came upon. To put your apps in the order that you would like to see them (that is the app you use the most comes up first etc), simply click on the app and hold the button on your remote. Then a window comes up that gives you a few choices one of which is MOVE. Click on MOVE and move the app to the front of the line. Easy! Then do the same with the other apps you watch most. frequently.
I have CZcams TV which just announced a rate increase to $72.99/mo. That's starting to feel like the Dish satellite service that I dropped for cord cutting albeit without all the equipment fees. I think I am going to give Sling TV another try. The main problem I had before was that the OTA DVR for my locals did not work properly. I have a friend who has a Tablo now and it does work somewhat, although his indoor antenna does not pick up many channels. I am thinking I could have a good setup with a Tablo and Sling Blue. I have an outdoor tower antenna and I can get a lot of stations.
We get how the premium services might feel that way. Much of it depends, in our opinion, on what you were spending on a contracted service. Thankfully, there are plenty of no-contract options out there to save money. You might also want to look at the AirTV device that Sling often runs a promo on. We've been using it the past few months and it works pretty well for our needs.
Here is what I do, which you may or may not find helpful. I get Sling TV for $40 a month and I move back-and-forth between orange and blue depending on the sports season. For ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox programming. I use Hulu, Paramount plus and Peacock. With those three services, I can get the primetime programming from the four major networks the next day. And it is just like having a DVR because you can watch it anytime you want. You don’t have to set a recording. And because I take advantage of the specials. Like Black Friday. It only costs me nine dollars a month
All these are the ad supported versions. Which doesn’t bother me because when the ads come on I can just look at my phone and watch videos from John and Nicole. So for just under $50 a month I get all the live TV programming I need. Which is a lot cheaper than the big live TV streaming services like CZcams TV.
@@shackdaddy7106 That's a terrific way to do it, in our opinion. It just goes to show you that a premium service, while nice, often isn't necessary and there are a number of ways to get what you want for less.
Thanks for the AirTV suggestion. I looked into it, but found out from reviews that it is missing a lot of important DVR functions. I think I will wait until Tablo comes out with an ATSC 3.0 DVR. Hopefully soon.@@FrugalRules
Don’t do it! I’m telling ya🤷🏻♂️ we have YT never ever again.
Great summary. :)
I've been on Sling and Philo, and I'm back to CZcams TV now. It's a little more expensive, but there are more channels than Sling TV, and I find it a bit easier to navigate.
The more channels are nice, and YT TV is definitely more of a cable-lite package.
Great video, thanks!
DTV Stream was unfortunately the only option for me in Seattle if I needed RSN's and Turner networks - it's the only non-cable option that have both.
I enjoy all these reviews as they really describe strength and weakness for all of the options. I still have to agree that CZcams TV is the best option, even with the new pricing. It offers the best balance of what people were able to watch with cable, without the pricey equipment rentals if you like DVR. I had to take Philo also, as I did not want to live without A&E or Reelz. Still, my total pricing is well less than Spectrum, and is perfect for a traveler like me who uses my Firestick on the road. I still wish I had an option including MeTV without antenna, I love the older shows too. Are there antenna options that don't require wires everywhere? I just hate that look.
Agreed, if you want/need live TV and a cable-like experience, YT TV is still #1, in our opinion. We know a lot of streamers are in that situation re: A&E, History, etc. on YT TV. We know it'd increase your services, but Frndly and Peacock could be a better option than Philo and could save you ~ $10 a month. Frndly has A&E, and Peacock recently added Reelz for both plans. Frndly TV has a seven-day free trial, so it could be worth testing out. 🙂
I currently have Hulu live TV. The video/audio syncing can be a mess. Constantly having to change the channel to reset the syncing issues. And yes I have outstanding WiFi speeds and connections. Nice video 👍👍
Hmm, sorry to hear that. They've had other known tech issues, so it doesn't surprise us unfortunately.
You should create a video comparing the amount of advertising time per hour on the major streaming services. It’s not the same.
We did one, but it has admittedly been a good while ago. You're right, they're not all the same. We'll get it added to our list of ideas. 🙂
Your comparo was very good and helpful. But, my question wasn't addressed here or anywhere I've looked. Question: When recording with the DVRs, which ones have a way to account for overtime in sports or racing? My big pet peeve is recording a race that runs over the scheduled time and have the recording end before the finish! I had one cable service where you could add time to the recording in the setup menu so, I would add an hour to account for overtime. My DirecTV streaming box doesn't allow for that so, I'm done with it. Which way do I turn?
Yep, this video is just meant to be a very high-level overview of all the available services. 🙂 That said, YT TV & fubo automate that and largely will extend recordings of sporting events to get everything. Hulu Live & DIRECTV STREAM do not. Sling will, but they only claim it to be up to 15 minutes extra. While not a perfect solution, you can always record the next thing airing on the channel...especially if you're dealing with a service that offers an unlimited capacity DVR.
I am going to try You Tube per your recommendation. With Fubo I have had so many spinning circles we can't watch the LG TV for 6 weeks. I have had several tickets and 15 emails trying to fix it, but no luck. Even changed the DNS. We have two old tv's that work with Roku, Sony is pretty good. Customer service is horrible!
As usual John & Nicole hit it out of the ballpark with their in depth and complete review of the best TV/Streaming Service options available. They have changed the landscape of personal finance and consumer websites to include the best recommendations and solutions found on the Internet!!!
Aw, thanks so much for your kind words. They made our day! 🙂
not really
Eventually streaming is going to be just as much as cable since everything is streaming now
I really appreciate this subject right now, especially. I just resigned with sling and here’s why. For sure the price hike by CZcams TV was one reason, but they’re just like my cable company was. A lot of channels I don’t want, and I won’t watch. With sling yeah there’s some but not as many. And $40 a month, I don’t know how you beat that. I can’t believe DVR still a big thing but I guess it is. With on-demand the way it is I don’t know why you need that. But 50 hours of dvr, that’s not enough? I do have an antenna for my local channels, so that’s not an issue for me. Thanks again.
Agreed. CZcams TV is a good service, but like you said it has a lot of channels...and if you don't need them then you're overpaying. For those that want a premium service, or a cable-like one, YT TV is a top choice. That's why Sling is such a good option - it has some popular channels, without a big price tag. Re: the DVR - 1000% agreed. You'd be amazed at the number of people we speak with that are adamant they have an unlimited DVR, yet readily admit they don't need much live TV. There are enough on-demand services out there that will get you what you want and save you a good bit of money.
I understand the logic by wondering why you need DVR when you have On-Demand, but I particularly like having DVR due to the ability of it to consolidate all my favorite shows on one screen instead of still having to weed through an On-Demand lineup for them. I understand that On-Demand may not keep all episodes of a season either.
@@dalienware668 I get that. If you watch network TV, I think it would be a good thing and you could skip commercials which would be a big thing for me. But I don’t watch network TV anymore. So it just has not been a thing for me. But I do get no commercials on all the streaming services that I can. That has been a great improvement. No commercials… they drive me crazy. And that’s a short trip!
Sling TV is good, however, for us folks who desire the Food Network we must look elsewhere.
Really? You better check again. I have sling blue, and I’m watching Food Network right now. Pioneer woman is on.
Congrats to the Wild Cats! Hope you have some magic for my Aztecs against Alabama!
Thanks! Yep, we're no fans of 'Bama so definitely pulling for SDSU.
Thanks for your great video reviews. My question is always on streaming platforms is not which one is the best, but which one I can afford!!!!!
Anyway, thanks again. Take care.
That's the wise way to handle it! If only many others did that as well. 🙂
DTVS blow away all of these. Yes it’s more expensive but picture quality and getting to watch your local RSNs are no brainer if you like sports. If you don’t watch sports go cheap
Here's a suggestion. Don't think of must have channels, instead think about must have shows. The longer that I'm a cord cutter, the more my family realizes we don't need live TV. If you're worried about finding new shows, don't sweat it. YOu'll be surprised how you'll find out what's new. Word of mouth is still powerful.
Excellent point! We see the very same thing. So much of what we watch, outside of sports, is often available elsewhere for cheaper...not to mention your point of finding new shows. If your life is like ours you have little time to try and watch a show live, we catch it when we can. 🙂
@@FrugalRules same. I can’t tell you the last time I regularly watched a scripted show. What that says about me is up for debate.
If there's a show you're interested in Plex has a wonderful search function that tells you which channels that show is on.
@@andygraning2190 My wife and I watch scripted shows, just not live. Anything we want is on demand to watch anytime we want. Live tv is a big rip off. I understand news and sports junkies may need it but they pay thru the nose.
Haven't had a live TV streaming service since last June. Sling is half off ($27.50) for orange and blue right now so using that now for NBA playoffs and some soccer. Otherwise I can't justify paying $50 or more for just some sports.
Great review. It’s getting very complicated
Time to dump CZcams TV & get a few much smaller additives to take their place. If peeps would start dropping & stop paying these constant price increase, companies may actually do something proactive & provide Ala Carte service for those who don’t want to pay exorbitant pricing for sports, etc.
As a whole, yes, there are definitely regular price increases. With CZcams TV being nearly three years, it was bound to happen. That said, agreed, if you don't absolutely need live TV, the premium services are only going to continue to go up in price.
I dumped them
I love CZcams tv
@@EarlMantisme to
I had CZcams TV for the past year. I had a great introductory price plus $10 off through T-Mobile a month for the entire year. Now that the price for me has gone up, I am going to find a lower cost option.
Which service has the MOST 4k content and 4k live tv channels? Can't seem to find it.
You guys do a great job. But all these streaming services are going Hike their prices sooner or later CZcams TV has went up to 72.99 Love CZcams for its sports but I will pause them in June till October to save some money. Also love my antenna. Like CZcams a lot best sports and now they have the NFL ticket.🤷♂️
For sure, and cable/satellite companies will follow in suit since content and features bring cost. That said, you're taking the right approach by pausing when you don't need/want a service. We're hoping this'll all push people to more on-demand services to save more. Live sports is what's keeping live TV, for the most part, on life support.
The time now is internet is so high and with streaming cost is almost the same as cable for me.
Cox cable
At this moment I have Sling blue.
That's a good one, especially if you don't want/need a premium service.
Question for you! What is the best service to get if all you watch is classic TV Shows, like TV Land, Nick at Night, etc.?
Philo or Frndly are going to be your best choices. Both offer a free trial, which you can get in the details below. They're both for seven days, so you can get a good idea of how they both work for you. :)
i had hulu at one point and always had buffering issues for live tv . anything i should do? if i cut the cord, my cable provider will jack up the price by 10.00 and then paying like 60 bucs for live streaming tv. all in all i am paying the same if not more
Oh congratulations on your team win, Kansas State that is
Thanks!
@@FrugalRules my pleasure
@@FrugalRules Kansas State plays on Thursday night at 6:30pm EST 5:30pm my time channel tbd
@@brotherjohnwaynecausey It's airing on TBS. 🙂
@@FrugalRules oh thanks for letting me know
I'm surprised how good Frndly is. Good price and you can record TV shows.
1000% agreed. You can't beat the price, especially if you don't need major sports or cable news.
@@FrugalRules There is a lot of news if you use the pluto tv app, even local CBS news in select markets. In my opinion there is no need to have the cable news channels. Roku channel has been adding a lot of local NBC news. Local Now is also awesome for both local and national news
@@FrugalRules Plus the free trial offer to check it out for about a week is a bonus to me.
@@michaelwyckoff7593 Yep, agreed!
How about picture quality? Doesn't matter who has what channel if the picture quality looks like garbage. I'm interested in trying out Sling Tv, do they stream in at least 1080p? How about the others?
As we said in the video, it varies depending on the service and not included as a ranking factor in this video. 🙂 For Sling, some channels are in 1080p.
Sad some of us can’t get local even with antenna. 😢
spectrum streaming is like 20 bucks. i see little to no use for a dvr if you stream.
I just tried you tube tv and was bambarded with ads and could not fast forward through them so cancelling....
That’s the same issue I’m having. Thought I’d try you tube premium & pay extra to get rid of the ads, but apparently that only applies to regular YT & YT Music🤦♀️ it’s frustrating to have a recording on your dvr & have to start out w/5-9 freaking ads, then repeat more ads throughout the entire show!
Many of the options should not be considered as cord cutting. A basic middle tier is $70 with Comcast. You might as well highlight the cost of cable. If you get internet there will be a two bundle discount. Yes there are other fees which may make CZcams TV or Hulu less expensive but not necessarily worth the effort to leave cable. Otherwise this should just be called angry cutting because everyone is angry at their cable company.
True cord cutting is adding an antenna then picking Sling or one of the other low cost choices to complete the complement of channels. I know antenna is not always an option. Then when local channels are a must have the cable option isn't always a bad choice.
We get your point, and it's very true that the premium services are going up in price. However, we still talk to people near daily that are switching from cable and moving to a premium service that are saving $50-100+ a month.
We agree re: Sling and using an OTA. Live TV is largely dying, beyond major live sports. If you really need/want shows on local networks, a combo of Paramonunt+/Hulu/Peacock will serve many people well and save a lot of cash.
It's not cord cutting if you still pay 70 or $75 for live tv. You can save real money with streaming if you dump live tv.
Agreed. If I just went to internet only (which needs to be fast, due to working from home) and added YT TV I would be paying about the same amount. We also have Roku but I find that I don't watch that too often just because cable is easier to use.
@@robburcham6289I agree with you 100%. Most people are not doing live streaming anymore and are very happy with watching on the go.
what customer service do you get with YTTV and silly question but I'm new to all this, cutting the cord Comcast just went up to 197.00 a month for 125 channels, DVR box and 200 mbps internet and I use my own modem and router!! And the silly question is I bought a Fire TV Stick 4k Max (that's the sticks name on the box) if I decide to go with YTTV or ny other streaming service can it go through my new stick. I ask because my smart tv's remote does not have a mic feature on it's remote.. AGAIN LET ME REPEAT I'M NEW.. LOLOL
Most streaming services don't have live support. It's part of how they keep costs down. With YT TV in particular, when you're logged into your account you can instant chat with customer service, email them, or request a call back from a live person.
Thank you s much.. :)
Here I am with my broken record of we don't need live tv. We can afford more on demand channels if we don't have live tv. 70 or $75 for live tv is just nuts, might as well have cable. Sling's $40 is the only halfway reasonable one with good content. I had Sling but only watched a couple of news channels and finally figured out that isn't worth $40. So until someone comes along with a sports/news channel for a reasonable price I won't be wasting money on 100 channels I don't watch.
By and large, we completely agree with you. Outside of the major live sports, live TV is on life support...for the most part. If you don't want that, combining a few on-demand platforms likely will take care of many people.
Just starting the streaming process. Went and got fubo for my sports but as of this week it won't let me watch them. Also had problems with it loading on my smart tv. I had to reboot my TV on several occasions.i cancelled it yesterday.
Sorry to hear that. We definitely get canceling in that case.
@@FrugalRules just wanted to say you both do a great job
@@corynelson1803 Thanks, we appreciate that! 🙂
I’ve tried ALL of the live services. I’ve settled on YTTV. It not perfect, but it’s the lesser of all evils in my subjective opinion.
If you want as close to a cable replacement, YT TV is tough to beat.
Dumb question… how do you use an antenna on a modern tv?
It's not a dumb question at all. You can watch this video, which gives a daily good walkthrough of how to do it. czcams.com/video/TSZ7jgeMcaQ/video.html
I have used CZcams TV for the last 3 years. I am happy with their service. However, there has been a small problem. I recently purchased a 4K TV. When I watch using this monitor, I noticed the CZcams TV image will pixelate from time to time; but not very often. I have checked my network connection and the problem appears to be with CZcams TV. Also, I don't have this problem with Netflix, Prime Video or any other streaming service. Further, the other TVs in the house, none of them are 4K, have this problem. I know there is a CZcams TVs 4K service available for $5/month but I am reluctant to sign up just for one screen. But I am wondering if I need to in order to stop the pixelation. Any thoughts?
Interesting. You've tried everything we would suggest to try and rectify it, beyond reaching out to their support to see if there's something they can do to help. It might be helpful to sign up for it to see if that resolves it, especially since it's only $5. We do know they offer free trials for it, on occasion, so that *might* be worth looking for. You also may want to reach out to them (if you do sign up & it doesn't fix it) to ask for a refund. Please let us know how it works out for you. 🙂
@@FrugalRules Thanks :)
One possible item to check. If you are using Roku, Apple TV, Fire stick, etc then make sure they are connected to the HDMI port that is 4k capable. Not all of the HDMI ports are 4k. Also in settings it may be set for something lower. Taking the CZcams 4k option could make things worse if not in the correct port. Possibly the issue is with the TV upscaling to 4k. If this is the case then moving it to the correct HTML port might fix it.
If not then I got nothing...haha! Oops, if using a streaming stick and you can get CZcams TV off the smart TV directly then see if that fixes it. Then I would think it is a port issue.
@@penultimatename6677 I have a wireless connection
@@penultimatename6677 Good point!
One YTTV option that was not spoken about here is the 4K option. With that, not only additional content is available in 4K, but the added bonus is that it provides unlimited streams at home.
Yes, good point!
But what’s the bitrate on the 4K option? The devil is in the details.
@@robertfousch2703 That’s for CZcamsTV to inform you :)
I’m in a dilemma: tv one and oxygen are must have and I can’t afford yttv
CZcams tv is still my #1 pick for best live tv service
Agreed, even despite the price hike it's still #1 in our book...assuming you want/need a premium service.
@@FrugalRules you realize they have a mutil view on CZcams TV
@@brotherjohnwaynecausey Yep, we do. Not sure what you're meaning since our response wasn't addressing multi view. 🙂
@@FrugalRulesok l respect that
I couldn't stand the terrible video quality compared to satellite and the other streaming services.
You didn’t mention a big difference-at least for me- on recording. Hulu live let’s you record first run shows only, you tube records all shows
We get that, but this is very much a 30,000 foot view of how they all stack up.
You definitely get local channels on DTV stream on their 75 a month package. Not sure what you're talking about needing to pay 100.
You must've misheard because we didn't say that DTV Stream doesn't have local channels. We said if you want your local RSNs you'll need to pay $100. Local networks and local RSNs are two different things. 🙂
Why cut the cord if all the streaming services you mentioned their streaming prices plus internet is just about the same as cable . We are cutting the cord and not subscribing to those we are going with a small antenna and free streaming services and low cost like peacock , discovery plus, paramount plus ➕️ .
That's assuming that the only live services are premium, which is not the case. Even at that, it's possible for many to save with a premium service...especially if you're paying $250-$300+ a month. That said, we prefer as low cost as possible, which is why those on-demand services work so well.
CZcams TV web interface is eating on a computer is absolutely garbage. If watching on a TV using the app it works ok at best but is far from how you would interact with a traditional cable DVR. For example when adding a show it will record all the shows as there is no option to record just new episodes. Also has additional ads on top of network commercials. Overall with many limitations and a basic interface it does provide all the wanted channels but at a price that’s nearly as much as you would spend to just get cable.
Fubo is the best option! Don't care for Turner channels
Hello .. do you think ABC will be back on Hulu tv live ?
You must be impacted by the Sinclair-backed ABC stations? Assuming so, it's tough to say. We've not read about any progress between the two since the dispute first took place, so it's anyone's guess right now unfortunately.
I haven’t been affected yet . I’m in Tampa , so those channels haven’t been affected but I don’t want it to lead it to happen to these stations in this area
@@ericf6414 Got ya. Since you're not in an impacted area, you should be fine for now at least. Unfortunately, carriage disputes involving locals is growing. Hopefully it doesn't continue to do that though.
I just switched from CZcams tv to Hulu . Hope I didn’t make a mistake . I don’t wanna lose channels
CZcams kept buffering for some reason too often . It was annoying me . And I wanted a&e and everything in one app . Why are all the streaming channels losing locals ?
Very pricey for YTTV for what you get. Not a fan. I recently finished a CZcams TV trial and was pretty disappointed. Just a terrible interface. I like to channel surf and be able to go back and watch the last channel I was on. Or, be able to easily flip back and forth between a couple channels that I'm interested in. The interface doesn't allow for something so basic and it became very frustrating. Even setting up favorite channels has to be done through the app. After using it for a couple days I got the impression that streaming live TV is simply a secondary feature of the service and wouldn't provide all the advantages of a standard cable box. So I decided to stick with my cable service for now.
I'm Looking for a streaming service that has USA Network so we could watch WWE Wrestling live
Sling Blue is going to be your most affordable option if you're looking strictly for USA Network.
@@FrugalRules Ok, thank you for the info. I'll look into it 👍
CZcams no commercial as of today for has stopped truth.
I agree that CZcams tv is the best PREMIUM service, even after the price cut.
Their Multiview feature works well so far.
We should be able to choose the channels we want to include by the time football season starts, so that issue will go away.
I'll stay with them for now because I'm getting pretty much everything I watch, and IMO their audio and video quality is just fine.
Also, I've never had customer service issues with them.
As I've said before, I'm more surprised that they held their price for as long as they did.
Agreed, we don't like the price hike....BUT we're surprised they held out so long and still think it's the best premium service. We've been testing the Multiview this weekend and think it's a good first start. We've read they're hoping to make it customizable in the future. It makes sense they'd want to roll it out now and have time to work out the kinks/modify/improve it in time for football season. 🙂
@@FrugalRules Yep.
CZcams tv seems to have far less issues with changes and adds to their UI than other services do.
I believe that it's because they don't hurry and roll out the changes until they are satisfied that they work properly.
@@spaceghost4474 Completely agreed. No service is perfect, but they seem to have down rolling out new features/upgrades in a wise way.
I have had DTV Satellite uninterrupted since 1996. Because of my longevity, I negotiate great deals. I’ve tried the streaming services. Nothing compares to the picture quality, channel availability, guide, etc. I don’t have to have a bunch of apps that work with some channels and over the air antenna. It’s all in one place. And the ability to AirPlay to any other TV/iPad/iPhone with no additional cost. By the time you add up Internet for the streaming services, you aren’t saving anything. No brainer for me.
That's great you're able to get good deals, and you have what you want. If you can afford it, then great. 🙂 That's what matters. However, internet is largely a utility now. If you use it for anything beyond streaming it's a near necessity. However, streaming is still often cheaper. If you're talking only premium services, sure, the prices are going up. But, premium services aren't the only option in the market. There are plenty of affordable and free services out there that make it possible to save money.
@@FrugalRules None of this is “near necessity”.
@@michaeljorcutt3142 We didn't say that TV was near necessity. We said having internet access is near necessity for most people if they use it for anything beyond streaming TV. Anyone that wants Wi-Fi for their phone, is a gamer, is someone that works from home or does class work at home...internet is a necessity. That makes it much more of a utility than merely to just stream TV.
I have also been with DTV Sat since 1999. I helped launch Sony's version in 1999 (at Sears!) and was on beta for a couple years prior to that. I have been in the business for 35 years. TV has been my professional life. DTV channel availability is padded by all the filler and audio channels. Otherwise DTV stream has virtually the same lineup. To me, that's a moot point because in reality people only truly watch a few channels. Both are exorbitantly priced comparatively speaking. I think that DTV Sat is not long for this world. It is hemorrhaging money. In testing DirecTV Stream and CZcamsTV Live, both have suggestions above the grid that focus on what you watch regularly or programs close to those that you may like. What you learn very quickly is that you only watch about 5 channels. Now that DirecTV has lost NFL Sunday Ticket, I'm happy to move on. I think CZcamsTV is going to open some eyes with its product flexibility. The ONLY advantage that cable and satellite has is easier channel surfing. But there are new features coming to streaming that will mitigate that advantage.
you guys need to point out the functionality of the services not just price and channels. ive tried them all and for the price , you tube and fubo work the best. i liked the direc tv also but what i went through over the years with their sattelite service i hate them with passion! you need to show actual videos with the guide and compare them and ease of use. some of the guides on these services are awful!
Thanks for the feedback, but we think you're misunderstanding the purpose of this particular video. This is meant to be a 30,000 foot view of all of the services. We have numerous, in-depth, review videos on all of the services where we cover the respective interface and more, some of which we have cards to in this video.
You know that sound of someone talking where you get the feeling they are reading? I get it here
If you think you can do it better, then go for it. 🤷♂
if you are o a buget $40.00 SLING
Agreed, if you need/want live TV and want the major sports, Sling is the way to go.
@@FrugalRules I hope Sling stays at $40 for awhile, that separates them from the big overpriced channels.
@@robburcham6289 Same here. We wouldn't be surprised to see them hike again near the end of the year. At least they attempt to add some value for their increases. However, they could push themselves into the premium side of things if they get too aggressive in their price hikes.
All of your recommendations are very expensive.
We get that, but live sports and local channels are expensive to offer. That's why Sling, Philo, and Frndly are the prices they are. For those people we speak to all the time that are spending $300+ a month on cable, even the most expensive live service offers a significant savings. It's also important to remember that every situation is different, so what's expensive to you isn't necessarily so for other people.
Like how many of these you have to subscribe to to watch live sports and especially the NFL,just a big scam and greed.Not playing the game!
CZcams just went up to 73. Doesn't matter, mine is free.
Bunk Streaming but I know it’s here to stay…rich and poor now
They all suck because of ADS ADS ADS
I watch on demand almost exclusively and pay for no ads. I can do that because I don't pay for live tv.
Cable has ads though. This is the exact same thing lol. You can pay for the no ads on the on demand of Hulu, and Disney.
Time to do another review on a new contender to the battlefield they've won my subscription - HeroGo Tv, they've got just as many channels as CZcams TV or Fubo Tv and as price in range with Sling Tv. Give them a 7 day free shot! I get I believe it's 219 channels at $54.99 a month which is cheaper than CZcams TV, Hulu Tv and Fubo Tv and more channels And flexibility than Sling Tv.