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Live TV with sports, news and cable channels; pick the channel packs you want.
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Yes, you can drop the dish and stream. Here are the services rural families use most, from free channels to live TV.
Streaming in HD uses about 3 GB of data an hour, so a steady home connection matters more than a fast one. If your phone gets a usable signal at your place, cellular home internet usually handles streaming fine. Start with the free services below, add an antenna for local channels, and add one paid service at a time.
Live TV, on-demand, faith and family, and free streaming.
Live TV with sports, news and cable channels; pick the channel packs you want.
Visit Sling TVLow-cost live TV for entertainment, lifestyle and movie channels (no sports or local news).
Visit PhiloLive TV with local channels in most areas, sports and unlimited cloud DVR.
Visit YouTube TVLive channels plus the Hulu library, with Disney+ and ESPN+ bundled in.
Visit Hulu + Live TVThe closest thing to a cable lineup, streamed over the internet with no dish.
Visit DIRECTV STREAMSports-first live TV with many regional and national sports channels.
Visit FuboFamily-friendly live channels like Hallmark, INSP and Great American Family.
Visit Frndly TVMovies, series and documentaries on demand.
Visit NetflixNBC shows, movies, live sports and news.
Visit PeacockCBS shows, movies, NFL on CBS and more.
Visit Paramount+HBO, Warner Bros. movies, Discovery and HGTV shows.
Visit MaxFamily movies and shows, plus documentaries.
Visit Disney+Movies and shows included with Prime, plus add-on channels.
Visit Prime VideoOriginal series and movies.
Visit Apple TV+Faith and family movies and series you can watch together.
Visit Great American Pure FlixFaith-filled, family-friendly films and series; much of it free to watch.
Visit Angel StudiosFree live channels and movies with ads. No sign-up needed.
Visit Pluto TVFree movies and shows with ads.
Visit TubiFree live channels and movies, on Roku devices and the web.
Visit The Roku ChannelFree PBS documentaries, history and kids' shows.
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