8 Entertaining Cable Alternatives That Don’t Cost a Dime

An Outdoor Antenna

People may not realize it, but anyone can access free television channels using an outdoor antenna to receive local broadcasts from stations like ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. “Broadcast antennas allow users to receive broadcast signals directly, thus avoiding having to pay for service through a cable company,” says Tomas Novosad, consumer technology analyst and founder of Full Fibre Checker.

This is highly dependent on if there are broadcast towers in your nearby area and placing it in a location where it has a clear line of sight for un-interrupted signal.

Tubi TV

Free ad-supported television (FAST) is a free cable alternative to consider. Tubi works to provide users with free movies, television shows and other programming by inserting commercials periodically through the content. All you need to do is sign up and you’ll have access to the world’s largest collection of movies, television shows and even originals. Tubi is available in the US, Mexico, LATAM, the United Kingdom and Australia.

Sling Freestream

Sling Freestream offers over 600+ live free TV channels for users, including sports, news, sports and entertainment — think Family Feud, Law & Order SVU and ABC News Live, etc. The best part? No account is required for access to this. However, if you want to make an account, you’ll be able to record up to 10 hours of shows, save shows and create watchlists, and you can even win money for watching television.

Pluto TV

Looking to watch a show or movie? Pluto TV has over 250+ free television channels and 1000s of on-demand movies and television shows. In order to gain access, all you need to do is enter your email address and a few details such as your gender and zip code and you’re all set — no credit card required. You can also access it via your mobile device, a computer or a smart television, so it’s quite simple to find ways to watch.

The Roku Channel

If you know tech, you’re probably already familiar with Roku and the company’s devices and smart televisions. What you might not know, though, is that they also have free Roku originals, live TV and movies with The Roku Channel. To gain access to the offerings, you need to make an account with your name, your email and a few personal details, and you’re all set. Those with kids will appreciate the variety of children’s titles here, such as Baby Shark and Caillou.

Samsung TV Plus

Samsung TV Plus is completely free and gives users the chance to watch live TV channels (300+) and on-demand movies (1000+) and shows for free. It is available on the 2016 to 2023 Samsung Smart TVs, Galaxy devices, Smart Monitors, Family Hub refrigerators and on the web, so those without Samsung devices can still take advantage of the free service. Unlike most free cable avenues, Samsung TV Plus has 4K channels for superior quality too.

Xumo Play

Similar to the other services mentioned above, Xumo Play is a free streaming service with over 350+ channels and 15,000 titles on demand made to watch anytime, on any device. No subscription or login is needed, so you can just turn on the channel and enjoy. There’s even a live guide to help you figure out what you want to watch.

Plex

Plex gives users the chance to watch over 600 TV channels and even on-demand shows such as Weeds and Kitchen Nightmares. Although you can download the Plex server, it isn’t a requirement in order to gain access. You can also sign up for the account or download the app if you prefer.

About The Experts

• Tomas Novosad is a consumer technology analyst and founder of Full Fibre Checker. 

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