Streaming Services
With the upcoming changes to our available channels you may find yourself missing your favorite channel or channels. A simple way to replace those missing channels is to use a streaming service. There are so many out there that we decided to break down some of our top picks of streaming services that are similar to cable tv.
YouTube TV
https://tv.youtube.com/welcome/
Base Price Range:
$49.99/month
Available Packages:
Standard (70+ channels)
Local Channels and Regional Sports Networks included (for our area):
ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, CW; Fox Sports Kansas City and Fox Sports Kansas City Plus
DVR:
Free and unlimited DVR storage
Pause / Rewind:
Pause live TV
Supported Devices:
Android L+
iPhone/iPad iOS 9.1+
Android L+
Google Chromecast
Roku
Apple TV
Android TV
Xbox One
Supported Samsung
Supported LG TVs
Multiple Streams:
3 streams
DirecTV Now
DirecTV’s option for streaming television
For a full list of their available channels check out their website - https://www.directvnow.com/
Base Price Range:
$50 - $70/month
Available Packages:
Plus - $50, 45+ channels - includes HBO
Max - $70, 60+ channels - includes HBO & Cinemax
Entertainment - $93, 65+ channels
Choice - $110, 85+ channels
Xtra - $124, 105+ channels
Ultimate - $135, 125+ channels
Optimo Mas - $86, 90+ channels
Local Channels and Regional Sports Networks included (for our area):
ABC, CBS, myTV, NBC, and MidwestHD
DVR:
Yes. But it is not available on all channels and is limited to 20 hours’ worth of recordings that can only be stored of a maximum of 30 days.
Pause / Rewind:
Pause – Yes; Rewind or Fast-Forward – No.
Supported Devices:
Roku devices
Apple TV
Amazon Fire TV
Google Chromecast
Samsung Smart TV
Apple iPhones iOS 10+
Android devices 5.0+
It’s also supported on Chrome (version 58+) and Safari (version 10+). To make sure your devices is included there is a full list on their website - https://www.directvnow.com/
Multiple Streams:
Yes, 2 streams can be going at the same time on an account. A 3rd can be added for an additional fee.
Sling
Sling intro paragraph
Base Price Range:
$15 - $25
Available Packages:
Orange - $15
Blue - $25
Local Channels and Regional Sports Networks included (for our area):
Info not available yet
DVR:
Cloud DVR for $5/mo
Pause / Rewind:
The ability to fast forward, pause or rewind will vary based on the channel you’re watching.
Supported Devices:
Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast, Android TV, AirTV, Xiaomi, LG TVs that run WebOS 3+, Samsung TVs, Oculus Go and Quest 3.54+, iPhones with iOS 11+, Android 4.4+, Amazon Fire Tablets, and Xbox One.
Multiple Streams:
With Sling Orange – 1 screen; with Sling Blue – 3 screens and if you subscribe to both – 4 streams.
FuboTV
Base Price Range:
Starts at $54.99/month
Available Packages:
Standard - $54.99/month (90 channels)
Cloud DVR Plus - $9.99/mo
Family Share - $5.99/mo
fubo Cycling - 7 channels • $11.99/mo
fubo Extra - 30 channels • $5.99/mo
International Sports Plus - 5 channels • $5.99/mo
Sports Plus - 23 channels • $8.99/mo
Adventure Plus - 5 channels • $4.99/mo
SHOWTIME - 9 channels • $10.99/mo
AMC Premiere - $4.99/mo
NBA League Pass - 30 channels • $28.99/mo
Latino Plus - 13 channels • $7.99/mo
RAI Italia - $7.99/mo
Portuguese Plus - 3 channels • $14.99/mo
Local Channels and Regional Sports Networks included (for our area):
Omaha – KMTV, KPTM, WOWT; Kansas City – KCTV, WDAF, KSHB; FOX Sports Midwest
DVR:
30 hours of Cloud DVR space included with no additional fee.
Pause / Rewind:
If content aired within 3 you can replay it without having to record it. Pause live programming (but due to certain license restrictions, not all channels have this option)
Supported Devices:
Roku 2 - 4
Apple TV 4th and 5th Generation
fireTV 1st - 3rd Generation
Android TV 4.4+
iPhone/iPad
Android Phone/Tablet
Chromecast
Google Chrome Browser
Visit website for more details on supported devices. https://www.fubo.tv/welcome
Multiple Streams:
2 devices at a time. A third can be added as a part of the Family Share Add-On for only $5.99/mo.
Misc:
You can favorite the channels you watch most
Hulu + Live TV
Base Price Range:
$44.99
Available Packages:
HBO for +$14.99/month, Cinemax +$9.99, Showtime +$10.99, Starz +8.99, Enhanced Cloud DVR, Unlimited Screens, Entertainment Add-on $7.99/month, Español Add-on $4.99/month
Hulu also offers an option of Live TV without Hulu programming for $43.99/month
Local Channels and Regional Sports Networks included (for our area):
News - ABC, CBSN, Cheddar Business, CNBC, CNN, Fox Business, Fox News, HLN, MSNBC. Sports – BTN, CBS Sports, Fox Sports KC, Fox Sports KC Plus, SEC EPSN Network
DVR:
Yes, up to 50 hours worth of recordings; upgrade to Enhanced Cloud DVR for up 200 hours
Pause / Rewind:
Supported Devices:
Android phones and tablets
Apple iPhones and iPads
Apple TV (4th generation or later)
Chromecast
Echo Show
Fire Tablets
Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
Hulu.com using a Mac or PC browser
LG TV (select models)
Nintendo Switch
Roku and Roku Stick (select models)
Samsung TV (select models)
Xbox One & Xbox 360
Multiple Streams:
2 screens