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Compare top cable TV providers

Provider	Starting price*	Available channels	Contract
AT&T TV	$49.99/mo.	75-140+	Two years
Cox	$25.00/mo.	75-140+	One year, no contract options may be available
Mediacom	$49.99/mo. (bundle only)	50-170+	One year
Optimum	$74.99/mo.	220-420+	One year
Spectrum	$44.99/mo.	125-200+	None
Suddenlink	$54.99/mo.	200-340+	One year
Xfinity	$30.00/mo.	10-260+	One year, no contract options may be available

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 08/19/20.

Choosing a cable TV service

In addition to availability, consider available channels, package pricing and available offers such as bundle savings when choosing a cable TV service.

Find which providers and packages have your favorite channels

Available channels will vary by cable TV provider, package and location. Check our channel guides for a list of channels in Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity packages.

Compare cable TV package pricing and added costs

Expect to pay more for cable than the listed starting price. Along with taxes and broadcast fees, equipment rentals and add-on packages can add to your monthly cable bill.

• Package pricing: $20-$125/mo. – The rate you pay for a set lineup of channels will vary, but starting prices for cable TV packages can range from $20-$125/mo. depending on the provider.
• Taxes and broadcast/regional sports fees: Varies – These are unavoidable and will vary by location. Broadcast and regional sports fees are costs the provider has to pay to air certain content, which are passed down to the customer and can add $10-$20/mo.
• Add-on packages: $10-$20/mo. each – If you want premium channels, extra sports networks or international channels, you can add individual packages for $10-$20 extra per month, each.
• TV boxes and DVR: $5-$15/mo. per device – Some providers include one TV box with their service, but most will charge you $5 or more a month per device. The cost typically goes up for more advanced equipment that comes with DVR capability.

Check for cable TV package deals

Check for special offers, like Spectrum’s contract buyout offer, good for up to $500 to help you out of your contract with another provider. Be sure to read the fine print, however, as Spectrum’s buyout offer is only available when you sign up for select TV and internet bundles.

Bundling TV and internet together is a great way to potentially save on your cable bill. Along with saving you money on your monthly bill and possibly installation costs, bundling cable TV and internet could qualify you for extra equipment and package options.

Other common cable TV deals to lookout for are:

• Free equipment
• Free gift cards
• Free installation
• Free subscriptions to other services

Call to learn more about cable TV deals in your area. Our cable experts will let you know about available plans plus potential bundle savings and special offers for your home.

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Cable TV streaming packages and apps

Some cable providers offer streaming packages in addition to their regular TV packages. For example, Cox’s Contour Flex and Spectrum’s TV Essentials are streaming-only cable TV packages. These packages offer many of the same popular cable TV channels you’d get with their lower-tiered plans, but come at a lower price point. You are, however, required to bundle with internet to be eligible for these streaming-only packages.

Most cable TV providers also offer free live and on-demand TV streaming on their exclusive apps. Cox, Mediacom, Spectrum, Xfinity and others have their own applications that enable you to stream TV on your mobile devices at home or on the go. Some provider apps also give you access to content recorded and stored in your DVR library.

Can I stream cable TV in my area without a cable subscription?

If you’re not interested in cable, or cable TV service isn’t available in your area, there are a few alternatives to bring you a great TV viewing experience.

• Live TV — Services such as AT&T TV and Sling offer live TV streaming for many of the same channels that are available from cable TV providers. 
• On demand — Other streaming services, such as Netflix and Hulu, let you stream shows, movies and original series on demand. 

These types of on-demand streaming services can be a good alternative or complement to traditional cable TV service. Want to learn more about alternatives to cable TV in your area? Check out our breakdown of the best streaming services and alternatives to cable TV.