If you don't want to pay for the cable service, here are 6 ways to watch local channels without cable.
1. Install an HD antenna
Antennas are a one-time buy of about $20 to $60 and easy to set up. ClearStream Eclipse or Vansky antenna are recommended. The ClearStream Eclipse is only $40 and it gives you over 70 channels with a removable 12-foot cord. The Vanksy antenna is about $20 with a 16.5-foot cord and over 70 channels as well.
2. Subscription to a specific channel’s app
These apps are at most $10 per month, but sometimes they’re free. For example, CBS All Access provides live TV channels, TV shows and movies which is only available in 206 markets. NBCUniversal Peacock provides live news, sports coverage and personalized channels. In the app store, you’ll also find apps for Fox Now, The CW, ABC and PBS Video.
3. Subscribe a live TV streaming service
YouTube TV streaming service charges $50 per month. Sling TV local channels charges $30.
YouTube TV will give you 70 channels including your local ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and PBS channels. You and your family can also enjoy Disney Channel, Food Network, and ESPN.
The Sling Blue package has local FOX, NBC, and NBC regional sports channels, among 30 other popular channels like FOX News Channel, MSNBC, CNN, and Food Network.
4. Watch the live stream of your local news station’s newscast on their website
Find the “Watch Live” option on their homepage for free news.
5. YouTube free video segments
Lots of major networks have their own YouTube channel where they upload clips of their news segments daily and you can subscribe those free videos.
6. Pluto TV free videos
It's a free live TV streaming service with more than 250 channels. You’ll find CNN, NBC News, Comedy Central, FS1, Nickelodeon and the History Channel.
1. Install an HD antenna
Antennas are a one-time buy of about $20 to $60 and easy to set up. ClearStream Eclipse or Vansky antenna are recommended. The ClearStream Eclipse is only $40 and it gives you over 70 channels with a removable 12-foot cord. The Vanksy antenna is about $20 with a 16.5-foot cord and over 70 channels as well.
2. Subscription to a specific channel’s app
These apps are at most $10 per month, but sometimes they’re free. For example, CBS All Access provides live TV channels, TV shows and movies which is only available in 206 markets. NBCUniversal Peacock provides live news, sports coverage and personalized channels. In the app store, you’ll also find apps for Fox Now, The CW, ABC and PBS Video.
3. Subscribe a live TV streaming service
YouTube TV streaming service charges $50 per month. Sling TV local channels charges $30.
YouTube TV will give you 70 channels including your local ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and PBS channels. You and your family can also enjoy Disney Channel, Food Network, and ESPN.
The Sling Blue package has local FOX, NBC, and NBC regional sports channels, among 30 other popular channels like FOX News Channel, MSNBC, CNN, and Food Network.
4. Watch the live stream of your local news station’s newscast on their website
Find the “Watch Live” option on their homepage for free news.
5. YouTube free video segments
Lots of major networks have their own YouTube channel where they upload clips of their news segments daily and you can subscribe those free videos.
6. Pluto TV free videos
It's a free live TV streaming service with more than 250 channels. You’ll find CNN, NBC News, Comedy Central, FS1, Nickelodeon and the History Channel.
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