Let me bet: You’ve thought about ditching cable because the monthly bill is outrageous.
But you haven’t pulled the trigger yet, and we can probably guess why: you don’t want to lose live TV — the live sports, breaking news and real-time reality-show drama.
Let’s be honest, you can’t stream “Monday Night Football” or the newest “90 Day Fiance” episode on Netflix. Those just aren’t available there.
Fortunately, there’s a simple workaround. It’s a live television streaming service called FuboTV, and it gives you access to a wide range of live sports, news, series and films for less than typical cable costs.
The best part? You can give it a try free for a week — no long-term obligation necessary.
Drop Cable: Get Live Channels for Much Less
Everyone knows cable prices keep creeping up. In fact, numerous major cable and satellite providers, such as Comcast and DirecTV, have tacked on increases this year.
How high will they go?
The truth is, you don’t have to stick with them. FuboTV lets you stream live TV without the steep monthly expense. There are no multi-year contracts, no hidden add-ons and none of those clunky cable boxes that always seem to malfunction.
With FuboTV you sign up online. Plans begin at $59.99 per month, and you’ll get access to a wide array of channels and shows.
Here’s a sampling of its more than 100 channels: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN, NFL Network, Fox News, MSNBC, A&E, BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, E!, Food Network, HGTV, Hallmark Channel and TLC — among others. (The complete lineup is available on their site.)
After subscribing to FuboTV, you can stream these channels on your smart TV, laptop or mobile device — practically any connected gadget that supports apps (see the full device list here). You can also stream on up to two devices simultaneously. All that’s required is a reliable internet connection.
Why FuboTV Beats Traditional Cable
If you have a large household, FuboTV permits up to six distinct profiles, each with its own DVR (the base plan includes 500 hours of recording) and a personalized favorite-channels order. That way the family’s sports enthusiast can prioritize ESPN and beIN, while the news aficionado can put all the news networks at the top.
And if you find you spend more time hunting for something to watch than actually watching, FuboTV offers more than 30,000 on-demand TV episodes and movies, plus suggestions to help when you can’t decide. Before long, it will even provide tailored recommendations for each individual profile.
Additionally, FuboTV is the only live-TV streamer that offers 4K content.
If you’re even a little curious about life without a cable bill, take advantage of FuboTV’s free trial. Try it for seven days and see how it fits.
Alex Turner (alex.turner@example.com) is a senior writer at Savinly.
