Last Updated on June 9, 2023 by

Given the increased dependency on the internet and the rise of online streaming platforms, you may have considered cutting the cable at some point or another and subscribing to a streaming service. After all, most of the content that you watch via cable or satellite TV can be viewed online via streaming services. But every time you are about to cut the cord, there is this one TV show or channel that stops you from doing it.

Streaming services began as add-ons for digital download offerings and DVDs and featured several second-run TV shows and movies. They basically acted as for the TV shows you first watched on cable TV. But now they have become an alternative to cable and satellite TV services.

The tech and entertainment giants are aware of the threat that streaming platforms impose. However, given that the media landscape has changed a lot in recent times, curation and consolidation are now the goals of the major players involved.

We have compiled a list of the best live TV streaming services for 2022. Read on to find out what features and channels each service is offering.

Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV is a unique option as it not only offers live streaming services but also a range of on-demand titles. This streaming service (ad-supported) costs $64.99 per month, which gives subscribers 50 hours of cloud DVR storage, 75 live channels including sports and local TV networks. Plus, you get to stream on up to two screens at a time. The ad-free package costs $70.99 and offers the same features. The popular shows to watch via Hulu + Live TV include Dopesick, The American Horror Story, and Shrill alongside some TV classics like The Simpsons and The Golden Girls.

YouTube TV

This is one of the best live TV streaming services out there with the potential of replacing cable TV services. The service costs $64.99 in which a diverse selection of 85 channels is offered including Disney, BET, PBS, MTV, Nick Jr, HGTV, Food Network, and Comedy Central. There are also many sports channels including NBC Sports and ESPN. It also lets you set up six profiles that you can use to stream content on three different devices. If you are an active member, it offers unlimited cloud storage at no added cost.

Sling TV

Sling TV offers three plans, one of which is free. The Sling Free plan allows you to view content free of cost with no commitment. While the Sling Blue and Sling Orange plans cost up to $35, and if you bundle them together, they cost up to $50 per month.

Sling TV channel lineup includes. ESPN, CNN, AMC, FOX News, and NFL Network, but it is important to note that the channels you get access to depend on the package you have subscribed to. If you want to view more family-oriented or sports-focused content for the Sling Orange plan. If you are more interested in watching the news and the latest TV shows and movies, opt for the Sling Blue plan. As for cloud DVR space, it offers up to 50 hours of storage. 

fuboTV

If you are interested in watching sports-oriented content, FuboTV is a great fit for you. The price of the service starts from $64.99 per month, which includes over 100 channels such as the NFL Network and ESPN. It allows subscribers to view the content on three different devices simultaneously and offers 250 hours of storage in a cloud DVR.

FuboTV also offers Latino Quarterly for $33 per month, which includes Spanish TV networks and some additional sports channels.

Wrapping Up

Live streaming services can be a cheaper and simpler alternative to cable and satellite TV. All you need to have is a device on which you’ll stream the content, and a fast internet connection to stream the content without buffering. In case you don’t have such a connection, you can subscribe to one of the Spectrum packages to get access to a high-speed internet connection.

When choosing which live streaming service to subscribe to, take note of your entertainment needs, the number of people that will be using the service, and the type of content offered by it.  

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