Cutting the Cord

Best Streaming TV

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helluvaparamedic

helluvaparamedic

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Not much indication that Comcast/Xfinity will be carrying the ACCN. Which streaming service is the best?
 
I switched to YTTV and like it. Added on Showtime directly in YTTV, HBO Go (literally only for Sesame Street), and Philo to get A&E and Hallmark "for the wife." Still pay Comcast for gigabit internet and save over $100 / month.
 
I've used YouTube for a few years and am currently on Hulu. YouTube jacked up the prices so I swapped. If you already subscribe to Hulu then it's a better deal to add on live tv. So price wise if you already use Hulu it's cheaper. Quality wise YouTube was better both from a UX standpoint and reliability.

Given there are no switching costs or contracts there isn't much down side to checking out your options and deciding for yourself.
 
I went on HULU today for the first time in the 3 years I've been paying for it (basic) - my son asked me for it years ago. Didn't see any mention of ACCN - not doubting it but would have been nice to see with own eyes before I agree for fork over another $43/month.

I'll end up picking one or the other, I guess since COX hasn't indicated they are adding it. Maybe its time to drop COX except for internet access.
 
I only have experience with a trial run of YTTV and am currently using Hulu Live.

YTTV is probably the better viewing and user experience, but Hulu has a good bit of on demand stuff. My UX complaints with Hulu are minimized if watching through a mobile app since it auto-refreshes the guide and feels better on the mobile platform, but I use it from my laptop from a browser mainly and it feels clunky.
 
I'm planning on hopping on YTTV here in the next week or so. Last time I looked at the live TV streaming options I wasn't too impressed (granted it was a few years back). With all of this ACC network stuff it got me looking again though and now they have pretty much everything that we currently have with cable. YTTV has a well reviewed UX/UI and a great DVR feature, so I don't see any drawbacks (especially considering the price vs. traditional cable).

I guess maybe I'll get my millennial card back now.
 
I'm debating switching to You Tube TV from DirecTV, thanks to you ööööers
 
I'm sold on YTTV. Can't wait to have my break-up call with uverse this week. "It's not me it's you".
 
All 3 are good. Hulu is the cheapest for sports package. Vue offers the most content.
 
We have three gadgets.

1. Playstation 4 which we use to stream Playstation Vue. PSVue is also carrying the ACCN and is only $55 a month.
We also use the PS4 to stream Netflix, Hulu, CBS-All Access, Youtube among others.

2. Roku mainly for Amazon Prime and WatchESPN.

3. Chromecast to cast anything from the tablet like Facebook videos.

Our internet is Charter/Spectrum and we've been very happy with them. If anyone has unlimited internet, I don't see the point of paying so much for cable or satellite. We also have OTA antennas to pick up the local Atlanta stations.

GO JACKETS!!
byteback
 
I'd like to add for Hulu Live that there's currently a bug where HD quality is deactivated on PC's, been going on since at least last week and no idea how long till it's fixed. If you're streaming from another device (via the app I guess) then it's fine, but I'm watching Braves in SD right now because of this. If it goes into this weekend then it's going to be a pain in the ass.
 
I got free Hulu with Spotify and added on the Live. Great deal but don’t know if they still offer it
 
Anyone know which vue package will include ACCN? I just went to add it and couldn't find it
 
odw said:
Anyone know which vue package will include ACCN? I just went to add it and couldn't find it
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My guess is Core, but I haven’t heard an official word. It’s not showing up on the guide yet in the PSVue app, so no way to confirm at this point outside of contacting them.
 
GCdaJuiceMan said:
For NFL football fans, is redzone and nfl network available on any of these services?
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No. Thats the one miss to all of these except higher priced plans. Youtube and hulu are only 50 and 45 bucks. If i go to a streaming service that carries nfl u basically are close to normal satellite or cable pricing when u add that into everything else. Still better. But costs more
 
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