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- 230+ Channels with select plans
- Free Disney+, Max, and Paramount+ with bundles
- Thousands of on-demand movies and shows
- Free modem and Wi-Fi router available
Streaming plans starting at
$40.00/mo.
Are you wasting $1,600 a year on unwatched channels?
Cable companies for a long time loved to tout their huge channel counts. But recent studies have proved that bigger doesn’t always mean better.
In a study done by CordCutting.com, experts found that while traditional cable packages average about 195 channels, most people watch only about 15. If you figure an average cable TV bill of $147, that’s roughly $9 per channel you actually use.
This means the average consumer is wasting $135 every month, or $1,618 a year, on unwatched channels.
The “true cost” of each watched channel comes out to $9.57, which is more than the price of many standalone streaming services.
With the cost of that one single channel, you could pay for an ad-supported Netflix subscription and watch oodles of content—18,000 titles worth, at the touch of a button—and still have a buck fifty left to spare.
The Fix: Cutting the cord
If you’re with a cable provider for internet, you don’t always have to get the cable TV package. Check if they have a streaming option for you. For example, one of our favorite low-cost TV alternatives is Spectrum’s TV Stream service.
Spectrum TV Stream is a live TV streaming service strictly available to Spectrum Internet customers. It costs over $50 less per month than Spectrum’s base cable plans and is conveniently accessible through the Spectrum TV App—compatible with devices like Apple TV, Roku, and Samsung smart TVs.
Click the link below to learn more about Spectrum TV Stream and get it set up with your Spectrum service.
A 5-Step Guide to Cutting the Cord with Spectrum TV Stream (And Ditching Your Cable Box)
We hope these tips help you lower your bill and make comparing shopping a breeze. Here’s to getting the best deal possible!
1. Check for Availability
Spectrum TV Stream is only available for Spectrum internet customers. Use our ZIP finder tool below to see if Spectrum’s available in your area.
2. Understand What You Get (And What You Don’t)
What you get:
A solid lineup of basic network and cable TV channels that’ll meet the needs of most households.
What you don’t: A deep bench of local or premium cable TV channels if you’re used to watching regional sports games or higher-end networks like Cooking Channel and the Golf Channel.
Spectrum TV Stream’s biggest advantage for subscribers is its simplicity. You won’t have all the bells and whistles of a high-end cable TV plan, but you’re also avoiding paying expensive cable box fees and broadcast TV surcharges that hike your TV bill up.
3. Add TV Stream to your Spectrum Account
Bundle Spectrum TV Stream to your internet plan during the checkout process or by contacting a Spectrum sales representative via chat or your local store.
4. Download the Spectrum TV app
Spectrum’s TV app is available on virtually every smart TV platform, so you can easily add it to your TV’s app library.
5. Find your local channels
Spectrum TV Stream doesn’t have local channels, which is the service’s one major downside for budget-minded shoppers. But by purchasing and installing an over-the-air digital antenna, you can easily access local channels in your area without paying a monthly subscription. Antennas typically retail for around $30, so they’re also fairly affordable.
Explore Spectrum TV Options
Need cable TV along with your new internet plan? Spectrum’s got you covered with plenty of bundles.
With Spectrum’s TV and Internet packages, you can get 150–160+ channels on top of Spectrum’s lightning-fast internet speeds. And if you want even more to watch, you can add additional channel packs that’ll provide you with plenty of sports and entertainment options.
Spectrum TV Select Signature
From $100.00/mo.
- 150+ Channels
- Includes Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, and more!
Spectrum TV Platinum
From $145.00/mo.
- 230+ Channels
- Access to all Spectrum Stream benefits
Spectrum internet-only prices and plans
Spectrum’s two internet packages combine affordability with performance, and they’re a fit for every budget or household. Spectrum internet prices without a bundle start at a reasonable $50 per month.
With the Spectrum Internet® Premier plan, your larger household can work and do school from home with download speeds of up to 500 Mbps. For speed demons who need the fastest internet, Spectrum Internet® Gig offers speeds up to 1 Gbps.
| Packages | Price | Download speeds | Upload Speeds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Internet Premier | $50.00/mo. for 12 mos. | Up to 500 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Spectrum Internet Gig | $70.00/mo. for 12 mos. | Up to 1 Gbps | 35 Mbps |
Data effective as of publish date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
