YouTube TV has again raised its prices.
Starting June 30, the live TV streaming service will now charge $ 64.99 per month. This comes after a previous price increase in April.
“We do not make these decisions lightly and we realize how difficult it is for our members,” Vice President of Product Management Christian Oestlien said in a statement. That said, this new price reflects the rising cost of content, and we also believe it reflects the full value of YouTube TV, from our breadth of content to the features that are changing the way we watch live TV. “
YouTube TV is adding several new channels, including BET, CMT, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, TV Land, and VH1.
For those cable cutters who don’t want to pay the price increase, there are a number of alternative streaming services that offer similar value at a lower price:
The benefits: Philo is remarkably affordable for the amount of content it offers, with 58 live channels, the ability to stream from three devices simultaneously, and a 30-day DVR with unlimited space. Subscribers will also have access to thousands of movies and television series on demand.
The cost: $ 20 per month. There are several packages available that include premium channels, such as Epix and Starz, for an additional cost.
Free Trials: The service offers a free seven-day trial that does not require any credit card information for the first two days. Signing up is as simple as entering a phone number.
The benefits: Sling TV offers access to thousands of hours of on-demand content, plus dozens of live TV channels with a high degree of choice. Sling Blue, for example, has 45 live channels, a free cloud DVR system, and the ability to use the service on up to three displays simultaneously.
The cost: $ 30 per month, with premium packages with additional channels available for each.
Free Trials: Sling TV offers a 3-day free trial with most of its regular features.
The benefits: Hulu has long been a powerful player in the cable cutting industry. The streaming service’s live TV platform offers 60 channels, more than 1,000 programs, and the option to stream from two screens simultaneously.
The cost: $ 54.99 per month. Includes access to the Hulu streaming library as well. For a commercial-free option when looking to order, the price goes up to $ 64.99
Free Trials: Hulu Live TV offers a free seven-day trial.
The benefits: Fubo is considered the best live TV streaming service for anyone looking to cut the cable. With a subscription, you get access to some 109 channels (depending on your local area), 30 hours of DVR space, and tons of on-demand content, mostly with episodes of shows that have aired in the past few weeks. Fubo also agreed to an agreement to add ABC and ESPN.
The cost: $ 54.99 per month, with a wide range of plugin options.
Free Trials: The Fubo Standard Package offers a free 7-day trial.
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