Cable TV prices are soaring. To top it off, you get TV channels that you don’t even watch. What are you to do with the extra TV channels you have been given? Plus, there are many other better options besides cable TV that offers extra viewing perks. That’s what we are exploring in this article. What options do you have besides cable TV?
All of these cable TV alternatives that we are going to mention in this article have one catch; you need an internet connection to be able to access them. These alternatives will take up most of your days, just like cable TV did, which means that the quality of the internet connection has to be reliable. There are some internet services that have their own cable alternatives for you. For instance, if you consider Comcast Internet, you will be able to enjoy Xfinity Flex and Peacock Premium as your main entertainment, which will also be mentioned in this article. Also, Xfinity is widely available in the US, so it is likely that it is also in your locality. You can explore the rest of cable TV alternatives with this internet connection too. Just make sure you have a connection that is able to meet the demand of your TV addiction!
Now that the first half of the pathway to your entertainment has been cleared, let’s move on to what sort of alternatives are available, should you give up cable TV.
Netflix
The one thing that Netflix tops over cable TV and other alternatives is that you no longer have to wait every week for a new episode to air. It is the perfect platform to binge-watch an entire season from. The best part is, there are no commercials on Netflix.
It is pretty easy to access Netflix. You probably have Netflix installed on 8 to 10 devices in your home right now, but Netflix only allows access to a specific number of devices. With the Netflix Basic plan, you can stream Netflix on one screen only at a time ($9.99/mo.). With a Standard subscription that is $15.49/mo., only two screens can stream Netflix. Finally with the Premium Netflix plan at $19.99/mo., you can stream Netflix on four screens simultaneously. So it doesn’t matter how many devices have downloaded Netflix, you are limited by the Netflix plan you have subscribed to.
Peacock
Are you sad that your favorite TV shows The Office and Parks and Rec aren’t on Netflix anymore? That’s where Peacock comes in. This is the streaming service you can enjoy with Comcast internet service, where Peacock Premium is free for you to stream on Xfinity Flex (i.e. a 4K streaming box)
If you want to go for the commercial-free version, you only need to pay $5 for Peacock Premium Plus ($9.99/mo. without Comcast Internet). You get access to the full library of Peacock content.
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon isn’t just the online shopping experience you browse through every week. Signing up for Amazon Prime Video will get you access to a whole library of movies and TV shows. You can also stream Amazon original programmings such as The Boys, Bosch, The Expanse, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and The Underground Railroad. Or if Amazon Prime Video doesn’t have any movie that you want to watch, you can always buy or rent it as a digital download.
A subscription to Amazon Prime Video costs $8.99/mo.
Sling TV
Live TV, but without cable TV, is also possible. Sling TV is just one example of live TV. And this is one of the cheapest TV options you will find. You can watch the news, live sports, TV shows, and movies, just the same as you would watch on cable TV.
There are customizable plans that include specific TV channels at their accorded pricing. These plans for Sling TV service include;
- Sling Orange; $35/mo. with 31 TV channels
- Sling Blue; $35/mo. with 41 TV channels
- Blue/Orange combined; $50/mo. with 47 TV channels
Sling Blue and Sling Orange plans contain different channel line-ups, so if you want to stream your favourite TV channels, just subscribe to the combined package.
Wrapping Up
The days of you owning cable TV service are numbered, but that doesn’t mean you should deprive yourself of any entertainment. You can choose any form of alternative to cable TV from the above and sign up for it. That way, you won’t be missing airings of the episodes or your favorite movies!
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