Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Updated October 16, 2026 • By Isabella Endrinal
AGMTW score, out of 10
A fair lineup that only Spectrum internet customers can buy, on an app that stays tied to your home network.
Value for money4.0
Cheap on paper, but only sold to people already paying Spectrum for internet.
$45 a month, the lowest sticker in its category, but you can't subscribe without Spectrum Internet, so the real entry price includes a second bill.
Content quality8.1
13 of the 20 most-watched cable channels, with real gaps.
Carries 13 of the 20 most-watched cable channels: Fox News, HGTV, CNN, Hallmark Channel, History, TLC, Food Network, Game Show Network, INSP, TV Land, Investigation Discovery, A&E and AMC.
Apps and devices5.0
Spectrum's own app, on 7 of the 12 major devices, and many channels only play on your home Wi-Fi.
Rated 4.71 on iPhone and 4.7 on Android, but it works on only 7 of 12 devices, sign-up usually happens over the phone, and Spectrum limits a share of the lineup to your home network.
Streaming quality7.5
1080p, stereo; no 4K at any price.
Base plan streams in 1080p.
This newcomer to cord-cutting quietly launched in April 2024. It’s about 85 channels for $45, without any additional fees like a local channels surcharge, because there are simply no local channels. What you won’t find either are sports channels. And some of the channels are Spectrum channels like Spectrum Originals and Spectrum News.
With Philo having a similar channel lineup but costing $12 less, you probably need a very good reason to go for Spectrum TV Stream. But, it’s always nice to have another option.
Streaming also available on traditional Spectrum cable TV plans
Sign up for Spectrum TV Stream LatinoStreaming also available on traditional Spectrum cable TV plans
Sign up for Spectrum TV StreamSpectrum TV Stream carries 91+ channels, including A&E, AMC, American Heroes, Animal Planet, Aspire, AXS TV, and more.
Cable goliath Spectrum has been trying to lure cord-cutting customers for many years now, starting with Spectrum TV Choice, which allows a selection of 15 channels from a list of big names like ESPN. Spectrum TV Stream is their more budget-oriented offering, featuring 85+ channels for $45. You can add this streaming service along with your Spectrum internet plan.
This service is best for Spectrum Internet customers who don't yet have a TV plan, but don't want to subscribe to their traditional cable offerings.
How much does Spectrum TV Stream cost?
Spectrum TV Stream starts at $45/month. Plans range from $25.00 to $45.00/month.
Does Spectrum TV Stream have a free trial?
Spectrum TV Stream does not currently offer a free trial.
What channels does Spectrum TV Stream include?
Spectrum TV Stream carries 91 channels, including A&E, AMC, American Heroes, Animal Planet, Aspire, and more.
Can I cancel Spectrum TV Stream anytime?
Spectrum TV Stream is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.
Four criteria, each scored out of 10. The overall score is their weighted average: content 50%, value 20%, apps 20%, streaming quality 10%.
Value for money
0The most expensive service of its kind.
10The cheapest service of its kind, with full content.
Content quality
0None of the 20 most-watched cable channels, or nothing from our recommended list.
10All 20 channels, or the deepest catalog of titles we recommend.
Apps and devices
0A one-star app that runs on none of the 12 major devices.
10Five-star apps on all 12 major devices.
Streaming quality
0Below 720p.
104K on the plan we price.