
The next most affordable option, Sling, only carries three local stations, and only in larger markets, but it still manages to include some of the top sports channels.īy subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy.

That would be Philo and, as you might guess, it’s the cheapest. Only two of the services we tried don’t include full local channel coverage and one of those makes no effort at carrying sports. I also learned that when it comes to base plans, higher prices are mostly due to the cost of providing multiple networks – particularly sports and local stations. Where the latter cost between $5 and $20 per month, many live TV services hit around the $70 mark and can go higher than $100 with additional perks, channel packages and premium extras. When I started my research, I was struck by the price difference between live TV and a standard streaming app like Netflix or Peacock. After that, you can activate the app on your device. Most live TV apps require you to sign up and pay via a web browser. A faster and more stable connection tends to give you a better experience.

You get access through apps on your phone, tablet, smart TV or streaming device and the signal arrives over the internet. Streaming live TV is a lot like using Netflix. What to look for in a live TV streaming service What you need to stream live TV
