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DIRECTV: DirecTV is a Live TV streaming platform with a twist: you can download the app on any of your existing devices, or if you choose, you can get a "Gemini Air" box with a custom remote control for the service. But without the box, DirecTV functions like a Netflix or Hulu, allowing you to stream Live TV from anywhere by downloading the app. Within your home, you can stream on up to 20 devices (!), and from outside your home you can stream on up to three devices.
Philo: Nothing beats the price: $25 is really cheap, one of the cheapest ways out there to get Live TV. And the fact that you get unlimited DVR -if you care about that kind of stuff- on top of that is kind of crazy. Just as a comparison, Youtube TV offers unlimited DVR but it costs three times as much.
Hulu with Live TV: In 2020, Hulu updated their interface to a much neater version, allowing for one of the easiest and most intuitive Live navigation systems around.
YouTube TV Sports + News + Entertainment Plan: While cord-cutters can always get the original YouTube TV base plan, choosing this one means $5 off the total streaming cost. That $5 saved adds up over time.
Youtube TV News + Entertainment + Family Plan : Sports channels can get rather expensive due to the programming costs required. Some families simply don't watch sports, and therefore, might prefer plans like this that exclude these channels entirely.
Youtube TV Entertainment Plan : If you just don't like sports, or you want to keep streaming and news updates separate, the Entertainment Plan is for you. Additionally, given that it's the cheapest base plan YouTube TV has to offer, it's also a great choice for cord-cutters who would like to try the platform, but aren't too sure they want to pay the pesky RSN and local programming fees certain channels have tacked on.
YouTube TV: Youtube TV boasts a wide offering of almost every major channel, unlimited DVR, six accounts, and up to three simultaneous streams. It's the perfect option for families. The cost is a little steep, and there are cheaper options out there, but with a great interface (Live TV services are not known to always have the most intuitive interfaces) and wide availability across devices, it's fair to say that you'll get your dollar's worth.
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