Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Updated October 18, 2026 • By Isabella Endrinal
AGMTW score, out of 10
Only open to Spectrum internet customers, and the $30 sticker turns into about $53 once the broadcast fee lands.
Value for money4.0
Locked behind a Spectrum internet bill, with a broadcast fee that nearly doubles the advertised price.
$29.99 a month plus a broadcast TV fee of up to $23.20, so about $53. You can't buy it at all without Spectrum Internet, which is a second bill most households would never pay just for TV.
Content quality8.5
Up to 15 of the 20 most-watched cable channels, because you only get 15 picks.
18 of the 20 most-watched cable channels are in the selectable pool, but the plan caps you at 15 picks, and some (Bravo, CNBC) aren't selectable in every market.
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.
Best for paying only for the channels you watch
Spectrum TV Choice is an internet television service that is available only by call-in and only to Charter Spectrum internet customers.
The channels available to you will depend on your location, but usually you can choose 15 more channels to add to your plan. Please be careful that after 30 days, you might not be able to change the list of 15 channels you choose.
You can read more in our dedicated explainer here: Spectrum TV Choice Explained: Plans, Pricing, Channels.
Choose your channel line-up along with your Spectrum Internet plan by contacting your local branch
Sign up for Spectrum TV ChoiceSpectrum TV Choice carries 75+ channels, including A&E, AMC, Animal Planet, Aspire, BBC America, BBC World News, and more.
Spectrum is a cable TV, internet, telephone and wireless company based in the US. In 2019, Spectrum launched its TV Essentials services to target customers who prefer online viewing. As CEO Tom Routeledge describes it, Spectrum TV Essentials is a “low-priced, entertainment-only bundle unencumbered by the high cost of broadcast retransmission consent fees and expensive sports programming.” Spectrum TV Choice is an evolution of TV Essentials.
Note: ESPN is back on Spectrum!
You need to already be subscribed to Charter Spectrum internet services in order to access Spectrum TV Choice and other services under Spectrum TV umbrella. That includes broadcasts and on-demand content from over 60 major channels networks including Viacom, Discovery, A&E, AMC and Hallmark.
On the other hand, you won’t be able to custom add any extra channels, and you can’t access other major TV broadcasters like ABC, CBS, CNN, FOX and NBC, nor the many ESPN and Fox Sports channels––the absence of which helps keep the cost of the service down. Note: ESPN is back on Spectrum!
Low price: Priced at $53.19, Spectrum TV is good value for money compared to other internet TV services (like, for example, Youtube TV which starts at $64.99).
Non-live programming: If you love sitcoms, dramas and other pre-recorded programming and are not so interested in live broadcasts, Spectrum TV offers a great array of choices. Note: ESPN is back on Spectrum!
How much does Spectrum TV Choice cost?
Spectrum TV Choice starts at $53.19/month.
Does Spectrum TV Choice have a free trial?
Spectrum TV Choice does not currently offer a free trial.
What channels does Spectrum TV Choice include?
Spectrum TV Choice carries 75 channels, including A&E, AMC, Animal Planet, Aspire, BBC America, and more.
What devices support Spectrum TV Choice?
Spectrum TV Choice is available on Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, Roku, Samsung TV, Xbox.
Can I cancel Spectrum TV Choice anytime?
Spectrum TV Choice is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.
Is Spectrum TV Choice worth it?
Low price: Priced at $53.19, Spectrum TV is good value for money compared to other internet TV services (like, for example, Youtube TV which starts at $64.99).Non-live programming: If you love sitcoms, dramas and other pre-recorded programming and are not so interested in live broadcasts, Spectrum TV offers a great array of choices. Note: ESPN is back on Spectrum!
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.