With the prices of live TV skyrocketing (can you believe YouTubeTV used to be $35/month?), it can be hard to believe that there are still affordable ways to watch local channels cord-free. So in this article, we're rounding up the cheapest streaming services with local channels. Sling TV makes the list since Sling Blue now offers ABC, FOX, and NBC in select markets. As of 2024, FrndlyTV also offers local channels, but don't expect major network affiliates—this one's more independent local channels. Spectrum and Xfinity users have their pick of the litter too in Spectrum TV Choice and NowTV, but make sure to check with customer service for extra fees.
The Cheapest Streaming Services with Local Channels
Fubo is a live TV and on-demand streaming service. The platform had it beginning as a soccer stream service, but it quickly became popular as a viable alternative to expensive cable subscriptions in the U.S, offering an attractive bundle of more than 100 live channels as well as an endless array of on-demand movies.
Price: $73.99/month
Free Trial: 7 days
Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, iOS, Roku, Xfinity Flex, Xumo
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