Compare Television Plans
Find the best home television plans based on price, channels, and features.
Last updated: April 2026 | Pricing and channel lineups are verified weekly.
Quick Tips Before You Compare
Assess your channel needs
Don't pay for 200 channels if you only watch your local team or a few favorites. Skinny bundles often save you money.
Watch for hidden fees
Traditional cable often tacks on Broadcast TV fees, Regional Sports fees, and equipment rentals that inflate the advertised price.
Check your internet speed
If you choose a Live TV Streaming service (like YouTube TV or Hulu), make sure your home internet connection can reliably handle streaming.
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DIRECTV
Entertainment
$89.99 /mo
- Connection Type Streaming
- Number of channels 90+
- Requires Internet Plan ✕
- ESPN ✓
- Local ✓
- News ✓
- Kids ✓
- Regional Sports Networks ✕
DIRECTV
Choice
$94.99 /mo
- Connection Type Streaming
- Number of channels 125+
- Requires Internet Plan ✕
- ESPN ✓
- Local ✓
- News ✓
- Kids ✓
- Regional Sports Networks ✓
DIRECTV
Ultimate
$124.99 /mo
- Connection Type Streaming
- Number of channels 160+
- Requires Internet Plan ✕
- ESPN ✓
- Local ✓
- News ✓
- Kids ✓
- Regional Sports Networks ✓
Spectrum
TV Stream Latino
$25.00 /mo
- Connection Type Cable
- Number of channels 45+
- Requires Internet Plan ✓
- ESPN ✕
- Local ✕
- News ✕
- Kids ✕
- Regional Sports Networks ✕
Spectrum
TV Stream
$45.00 /mo
- Connection Type Cable
- Number of channels 85+
- Requires Internet Plan ✓
- ESPN ✕
- Local ✓
- News ✓
- Kids ✕
- Regional Sports Networks ✕
Spectrum
Mi Plan Latino
$85.00 /mo
- Connection Type Cable
- Number of channels 170+
- Requires Internet Plan ✓
- ESPN ✕
- Local ✓
- News ✕
- Kids ✕
- Regional Sports Networks ✕
Spectrum
TV Select Signature
$130.00 /mo
- Connection Type Cable
- Number of channels 150+
- Requires Internet Plan ✓
- ESPN ✓
- Local ✓
- News ✓
- Kids ✓
- Regional Sports Networks ✕
Spectrum
TV Select Plus
$140.00 /mo
- Connection Type Cable
- Number of channels 160+
- Requires Internet Plan ✓
- ESPN ✓
- Local ✓
- News ✓
- Kids ✓
- Regional Sports Networks ✓
Spectrum
TV Platinum
$175.00 /mo
- Connection Type Cable
- Number of channels 230+
- Requires Internet Plan ✓
- ESPN ✓
- Local ✓
- News ✓
- Kids ✓
- Regional Sports Networks ✓
YouTube TV
Sports Plan
$64.99 /mo
- Connection Type Streaming
- Number of channels 30+
- Requires Internet Plan ✕
- ESPN ✓
- Local ✓
- News ✕
- Kids ✕
- Regional Sports Networks ✓
YouTube TV
YouTube TV
$82.99 /mo
- Connection Type Streaming
- Number of channels 100+
- Requires Internet Plan ✕
- ESPN ✓
- Local ✓
- News ✓
- Kids ✓
- Regional Sports Networks ✓
Hulu
Hulu + Live TV
$89.99 /mo
- Connection Type Streaming
- Number of channels 95+
- Requires Internet Plan ✕
- ESPN ✓
- Local ✓
- News ✓
- Kids ✓
- Regional Sports Networks ✓
Sling
Orange
$45.99 /mo
- Connection Type Streaming
- Number of channels 30+
- Requires Internet Plan ✕
- ESPN ✓
- Local ✕
- News ✓
- Kids ✓
- Regional Sports Networks ✕
Sling
Blue
$49.99 /mo
- Connection Type Streaming
- Number of channels 40+
- Requires Internet Plan ✕
- ESPN ✕
- Local ✕
- News ✓
- Kids ✓
- Regional Sports Networks ✕
Sling
Orange & Blue
$60.99 /mo
- Connection Type Streaming
- Number of channels 50+
- Requires Internet Plan ✕
- ESPN ✓
- Local ✓
- News ✓
- Kids ✓
- Regional Sports Networks ✕
Sling
Select
$19.99 /mo
- Connection Type Streaming
- Number of channels 10+
- Requires Internet Plan ✕
- ESPN ✕
- Local ✓
- News ✕
- Kids ✕
- Regional Sports Networks ✕
Fubo
Sports + News
$55.99 /mo
- Connection Type Streaming
- Number of channels 26+
- Requires Internet Plan ✕
- ESPN ✓
- Local ✓
- News ✓
- Kids ✕
- Regional Sports Networks ✓
Fubo
Pro
$73.99 /mo
- Connection Type Streaming
- Number of channels 218+
- Requires Internet Plan ✕
- ESPN ✓
- Local ✓
- News ✓
- Kids ✓
- Regional Sports Networks ✓
Fubo
Elite
$83.99 /mo
- Connection Type Streaming
- Number of channels 285+
- Requires Internet Plan ✕
- ESPN ✓
- Local ✓
- News ✓
- Kids ✓
- Regional Sports Networks ✓
Fubo
Latino
$14.99 /mo
- Connection Type Streaming
- Number of channels 51+
- Requires Internet Plan ✕
- ESPN ✕
- Local ✕
- News ✕
- Kids ✕
- Regional Sports Networks ✕
Frequently Asked Questions
Streaming services like Sling TV generally offer the lowest entry price for live television, often starting around $40/month. Traditional cable and satellite usually start higher, around $70/month or more, depending on local availability and current promotions.
It depends on your viewing habits. Streaming (like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV) typically offers more flexibility, no long-term contracts, and no hardware rental fees. However, traditional cable or satellite might be better if you have poor internet access, or if you need highly specific Regional Sports Networks that streaming services have dropped.
Yes. Traditional satellite providers like DIRECTV do not require an active internet connection to deliver live television, as they use a dish receiver. Additionally, you can always use a digital antenna to pick up free Over-The-Air (OTA) broadcast channels like ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox depending on your location.