Streaming Video Services
Not only can these streaming services help you save money, but many people now see them as a direct replacement for traditional cable and satellite TV.
The information below is based on the best available data at the time of writing. Please note that pricing, features, and availability can change frequently, so some details may be outdated or inaccurate. This guide is intended to give you a general overview of the wide range of streaming services currently available.
Streaming (with local channels)
Hulu Plus Live TV - Best pricing if you bundle Disney Plus and ESPN Plus.
YouTube TV - The guide interface is the easiest to use and looks like traditional satellite and cable.
Fubo - A lot of live sports! Offers the New England Sports Network (NESN).
Direct TV Stream - Offers a streaming box that makes your experience very similar to the satellite service they offer.
Streaming (no local channels)
Philo - 70+ channels including many of the top stations.
Sling TV - Top stations and sports.
Frndly - 40+ Channels.
Vidgo - 150+ Channels heavy focus on sports with many of the major networks.
Totally Free Service
These services have hundreds of free channels to watch. All are ad supported. These are great solutions for someone trying to save money and some of the services have live news channels.
Pluto TV - One of the most popular free streaming services available today.
Tubi -Hundreds of free channels.
Freevee - A free streaming service from Amazon. It has tons of movies and shows.
The Roku Channel - Roku offers movies and live TV channels. Included with Roku players.
Plex - At one time Plex was a program you used to store your digital media. Now they offer hundreds of free channels.
Sling Free Stream - Sling TV’s free offering. They claim 300+ live TV channels - all free and ad supported.
Notable Mention
Paramount Plus - With Paramount Plus you can stream your local CBS station (WABI 5 Bangor). You also get a ton of additional content and new movie releases.
NESN 360 - NESN 360 gives you access to NESN and the NESN+ Channels. Home games are streamed in 4k making everything look amazing. If you’re a Red Sox or Bruins fan this service may be for you.
News On - They have local news from all over the country. They also have some Maine channels all at no cost.