Get iptv service there's plenty that's better than any of the corporate companies and you get ppv and all the sports passes with your subscription and you can cancel at any time and you will always keep your price even if their prices go up you keep the same bill you started with on autopay
Yeah that $21 broadcast fee is a major sticking point with me right now. Having to pay for local channels that I already have and yet still can't record, just doesn't sit well with me. They do have some channels that the other don't that make it tempting, but that broadcast fee. 😤
Great video. I dumped Spectrum in early 2021 for RUclips TV, zero regrets. Spectrum has so many fees they add on and overall, RUclips TV is just a much better service.
Where I live Spectrum has such a bad reputation as a company that it was a no go right from the start. The thing I love about RUclips TV is the portability of it, since I split my time between Texas and Montana. One of the things I stumbled across to get over the annoying RUclips TV asking me if my location is permanent or temporary is to setup my Streaming device (both Roku and Chomreast) at my Texas address and then use it on the TV when I go to Montana. RUclips TV still thinks I'm in Texas. Only downside is I can't get local Montana stations but I can get them over the air. Though I am thinking of switching it around as Montana does not have Sales Tax and if it was my main address then I could save a bit on sales tax.
I have cut the chord with my cable provider which I had been paying $267 dollars a month for the TV part of it and was with them for many years but prices kept increasing each year. I now have the following: OTA antenna which all local 57 channels I get are free, next have only cable internet which is $50 a month, next have Netflix which is $14 per month, and last have Disney+ which is $7 a month. Plus basic You Tube has a wide variety of videos to watch for many hours. There are also free Pluto, Tubi, Xumo, and PopcornFlix to name a few which also have periodic ads to have to sit through which is not too bad. I dont need those top live streaming services which can run up to 60-70 dollars a month. I have enough entertainment to watch with what is listed above.
I was able to checkout without getting their equipment from Spectrum. Just had the rep set it up over the phone and told them it didn’t make sense to have to buy something that I already have (Apple 4K TV).
Great video! I'm in the NYC region and my choice was between Altice, RUclips TV and DirecTV Now. I loved having RUclips TV. Good interface, loved having individual profiles and it was cheaper than other cord cutting options...... Until I lost the Yankees YES network, which forced me to the more expensive DirecTV Now. Would love to see a comparison between DirecTV Now and cable.
Get iptv you get every channel possible ppv and all the sports passes and most services are around $5 to $35 a month and some services will even lock your bill price no matter if their prices go up you will always pay the same price you started with them on autopay
Thanks for your point by point analysis, showing the interfaces, and excellent spreadsheet. I second that Specturm's is likely a moving target which makes it difficult to compare. Please keep up the good work!
I am on a free 7 day trial with Spectrum right now, so that part has changed, well at least in my area. The total price with the broadcast fee of $21, which isn't optional by the way, bring the total to $85 a month. This is with no DVR service too. No way I'm keeping it. RUclips TV is $20 cheaper, and SlingTV, which has just enough acceptable channels, is $50 cheaper with the one tier I like. I may try the Spectrum Choice Package which I think is around $10 cheaper than RUclips. Just not sure if all of the channels I want are included. Spectrum tends to be very vague with what and what isn't included.
You forgot to mention Spectrum TV Choice. Spectrum let's you pick a certain amount of channels to watch for like $30 a month which when combined with streaming services is a win win. I'd just get channels that I'm not getting with my streaming apps
I give this statement 10 Pinocchio's. While you can select a set of channels you are limited to 10 TOTAL with no DVR options. Plus there is constant video quality issues, no remote viewing capabilities, etc. This would be a good option for elderly parents who generally watch a new channel, local channels, and maybe a specific sports channel or 2.
I’m trying both and narrowing my choice to RUclips TV I’m on a special plan for 54.99 a month for 12 months after that 64 a month but so far I like it better than sling TV
Scanned a few comments didn't see this detail: if you have Spectrum internet, it's about half price vs the service as a stand alone...that's $30 to $40 a month.
Thank you so much. It is tough to do a comparison with Spectrum because it is a moving target. I found out about these offers because I called them to disconnect my service. It seems that's the only way to get information out of them. I feel that they intentionally hide information from their subscribers and have representatives rape you for as much as they can. For that reason, I am inclined to stick with RUclips TV, but I am still a slave to Spectrum Internet service. Also, RUclips TV includes the Golf Channel and MotorTrend TV. Those are only available in certain packages with Spectrum.
The thing I like about spectrum is you can have your own equipment ATT you can’t buy your own equipment no matter who you get your service from especially if they let you and i don’t pay anything like you say from Spectrum my bill is way cheaper
I started using RUclips TV three years ago. There is no way I will go back to cable TV. No more cable boxes and cable TV technicians installing cables all over the house. You can insert three different Chromecast dongles into three separate TVs and people watching each of those TVs can watch whatever they want. So, cable TV technicians, pay attention to the industry changes and the number of people in your jurisdiction switching to streaming TV services.
@@richardsmith1161 Yes, you do require a streaming box or device, which is similar, but the worst is that you have to pay monthly fees for it; just like paying for satellite equipment. It is better to buy a streaming box like Chromecast, Firestick (Amazon) or any open Android streaming box. I would never get a service that imposes their own streaming equipment with monthly fees. I pay $45 for SlingTV with Latino package, and I can use any streaming device.
@@inolvidable. You have no idea what you are talking about. Spectrum doesn't require a box with a monthly fee. You can use an Apple tv, Roku, Xbox, or a Chromecast and they have packages cheaper than Sling with REAL a la carte
I am about to dump Spectrum TV in favor of RUclips TV. I have to use Spectrum for my internet because I have their cell service so by the time I absorb the increase in my internet the net cost increase is 65 cents. For that 65 cents I get an unlimited DVR vs. set top box DVR, ability to stream all channels, and more channels. Spectrum was actually cheaper before losing some promotional discounts next month.
I just switched from Directv to the Spectrum app via their XUMO App box. I noticed that the Spectrum app does output Dolby 5.1 surround sound. This is a real bummer for me, its like prehistoric! Do others out there notice this as well? I'm curious, what are the true audio capabilities for the RUclips TV app? Audio capabilities would have been great if included this videos comparison chart.
Unfortunately, you didn't include the price of the internet in your streaming vs spectrum. You can get spectrum TV without having internet. Once you unbundled the spectrum services, the price for the internet goes up a lot, therefore, I'm not saving money. However, I like the portability of you tube TV and the unlimited dvr.
I’m trying to get my mom to change her service from cable to streaming. She pays $129 for the “gold” package, $20 for two boxes, and a $20 surcharge. That’s $170/month. Her internet bundle discount, from the billing statement, is only $4. I don’t believe she has any promotions active anymore, so it’s still a good reminder to double check since it’ll be different for everyone. Plus they like to have a lot of “fine print”.
We just killed Xfinity which jacks the cost up regularly. It went from $190 to $250 a month. We had $80 a month internet, 2 dvrs decent tv with just HBO for an addon. Plus taxes and fees. We went to Roku devises, about $50 for both. Added sling blue with extra cloud dvr space for $40. An AirTV Anywhere was a hundred bucks with 3 months prepay of Sling. For internet we went with T Mobile 5g home gateway, $50 a month. So we payed a $150 for equipment and $90 a month for internet and Sling. We have plans to add Netflix ($15) and we feel we would be set.
The 80 dollar a month internet NEVER got speeds anywhere near what they claimed. Just before I switched I did multiple speed tests averaging about 40Mbps. Right out of the box after set up I got 300Mbps with t mobile! The AirTV Anywhere came with a flat antenna with a signal amplifier so I hooked that up. With my tower 25 miles away I could not get even mediocre reception even with the antenna pointing straight too the TV towers. Through watching You tube videos I learned that the signal amplifier might be harmful and disconnected it. The number of channels jumped from 35 to 76 and eliminated dropouts and pixilation. The picture looks like cable!
We had Spectrum for years (prior guise of Time Warner Cable included). They'd do discount deal for TV & Internet for 12 months and then costs would go sky high. Since they were the only game in town we'd have TV with them for a while then stop, and pay about $90/yr for Internet. Now AT&T dug fiber... Called Spectrum and tried to negotiate a lower cost. No dice. So bye bye Spectrum. We do AT&T 1 gig fiber plus Sling. And it was cheaper than Spectrum on a deal.
Cable companies are still big expensive and most added channels are crap . I was subscribed to Sling tv for about 35 dlls but for an extra 20 I can get better sports for soccer on youtube TV so far RUclips TV is great and middle pack expensive. I remember when regular cable had like 30 channels free when using the internet. I used to connect the calble to the tv and it picked up about 30 channels. was the basic 10 bucks later on then they dicontinued that. Satellite companies are hard to get out thank good they are going broke !!
My current Spectrum TV/Internet, just checked it has 275mps download. The cost of the 300mps is $49.99. I dropped Select Plan and my bill is still 213.77(It would be around 250 with the upgrade.) My wife is a freak out when we do anything electronic, which drives me nuts. So If I switched to You Tube at $69.99 12 months/79.99 after and the cable is now going to cost me 79.99 I am still at $150 ish so about $60 savings each month. No brainer, right? Tell my wife that!
So you told us what you two TV cost for you and your $60 savings but you left out you need internet to run it so who's your internet provider I want the internet price so I can see what it cost together
They keep pushing their cost on the customer. 6 months ago. 189 month. Present 223. They will even tell you the same on the phone. Fiber $50 for 250 up/down. No set up or install fees.
Great comparison - however, this doesn't compare the visual/audio quality of the 2 services as well as the ease of skipping through commercials which is very important 😁 Verizon FIOS started with excellent 1080i quality but it degraded significantly over the years as more channels were added so I'd be curious to see if RUclips TV which I assume must also use 1080i except for a few sports channels that broadcast at 720p.
RUclips beats Spectrum here as well as nothing in Spectrum in 4k by default and I do not even think they have the option. With RUclips TV you can spend 9.99 to get 4K/UHD with unlimited views and a few other options tacked on as well. Thier 4K Apple Tv option does not mean all shows are in 4K, much like RUclips TV. Only specific shows are in 4K. The BIG advantage for me is when I am traveling. I can stream my entire RUclips TV package to a hotel TV and watch all of my recorded shows or regular TV shows. Spectrum limits the channels available when you are not on your home Internet.
That is the only problem with spectrum you have to have a apple 4K device and they let you buy one for 7 dollars a month when you are a spectrum customer plus I purchase 400mb of WiFi The problem is most people think when you get a streaming device everything is OK with your equipment Hass to be top notch to really get the most out of your streaming
Spectrum TV app is available on Apple TV, all Roku devices, newer Samsung smart TVs, XBOX1, all android/Apple phones/tablets, and PC via web browser. If you cannot stream it on the 200/10 plan, there is something wrong in your home network or the coaxial wiring feeding your modem from the street.
Spectrum's streaming app over wifi is garbage. Unless you can hardwire your device via ethernet, the quality sucks. Buffering all the time, pixilated picture slow loading. We have mesh throughout the house so it's not the case of poor range. Netflix, perfect. Prime video, perfect. Network sports apps, perfect. Spectrum, garbage. Just dumped Spectrum for fios internet and RUclips TV. Fios allows me to pull internet right from coax cable with a moca adapter and ethernet hub so all entertainment devices are hardwired. Modem still located in the office on other side of the house for computers. Mesh wifi used for cell, sonos, hue smart lighting and nest thermostats. Bill has been cut in half. Loving it.
I had spectrum cable. Went to RUclips tv streaming service and am saving $50 with unlimited dvr which I didn't have dvr with spectrum. Because you have to purchase a dvr box for each tv which I have 5 TVs. Plus I get many more channels that I like including all the sports channels except the regional sports network. I have tmobile $10 monthly discount. So I pay $54 for RUclips tv and I have WOW 500 internet for $41. So I'm a happy streamer
@@thechuck141 when I had spectrum I had to use their cable box because I have 7 firetv devices which was not a device that you could get spectrum app. Plus with the app you can't dvr
@@thechuck141 my spectrum cable with internet after 2 years went up to $149 for the basic package(may be called choice package). So that is why I prefer RUclips tv for $54 with tmobile $10 discount and $41 for WOW internet 500 download . So I pay $95 for internet and RUclips tv streaming service and I get all sports channels except regional sports channels plus with tmobile I get free mlb league pass.
I’m paying full price on spectrum which is 182 a month for regular cable and internet wifi, to save a few bucks more I would need to buy my own wifi router cuz they charge a router rental of 5 bucks a month , long run is best to buy own cuz wifi is not going anywhere. For channels it’s just basic like 90 they offer more channels in the 1000’s but it’s the same channels in HD which is no I don’t have more than 90 basic channels
We have Spectrum T.V. and Inernet. Our cable TV used to receive channel 613 which is CW-14. The view on our TV is all broken up into pixels. It wasn't like this before. Even the playoff football game of the Bengel's was interrupted ... This is not acceptable. Fix
The broadcast fee local sports fee and equipment fees are more expensive than most iptv services and you still have to pay for sports seasons and ppv I get all this free with my subscription on iptv
Spectrum TV app is its own thing though you pay $25 for that and it’s a streaming service take his you some channels in the best thing about their spectrum app TV streaming service is that you can cancel at any time
Long story short! No they're not cheaper than cable, and until you have as much flexibility and freedom as cable or satellite i wouldn't join any Tv Streaming Site not even the Womenly one Frndly for $6.99 or Philo or $25, if Philo and Sling we're $14.99 a month i would totally do it, but idv for sports channels I'd want to family channels (mainly cartoons), documentary's and scifi/horror, that's it's really am looking for. Sadly these services want you to take it all or nothing on both sides.
10 Pinocchio's They are indeed cheaper. Had to deal with Spectrum for my parents. What a joke. What flexibility or freedom? I can watch RUclipsTV with ALL of my channels from literally anywhere, not just my house. I can add services or remove them as needed and my prices don't jump randomly.
Don't even try to cancel spectrum tv because we will jack your rates and slow your internet and us retention agents have athority to give you exclusive discount that newbies can't get bit only if you corporate.
RUclips TV is the most expensive one for the value. Both Hulu + Live TV and Sling gives you more bang for your buck. Maybe you should do the same video with those two instead.
not in the bayarea actually there is no way to cut cord. It has been like this for years before the trend started. Comcast has monopoly on internet so that crushes all dreams.
@@TalootB I understand that the bundles might be cheaper than if you got separate service, and I understand that in some places there's only one option for internet. however, what I found is that once you add equipment rentals fee, taxes, DVR , it always seems to be higher that if you just used their intent and streaming service. Yet again, that's just my experience, your mileage may differ.
You need to learn how to talk to Spectrum. I get bundle pricing every year and when you add in the price of internet, Spectrum is still cheaper than internet and YTTV. Plus I get regional sports, A@E, and HBO max.
@@Triple_M $146, after a taxes and fees. YTTV with internet would be $150. Spectrum also has slimmer streaming plans where you get Premiums for 5 for $15 or $7.50 each. Plus you get Peacock premium free with TV plans.
@@richardsmith1161 So for me, I have YTTV and T-Mobile internet. $50 for T Mobile and $65 for YTTV so that's $115; so still cheaper. But the point is that you have to bundle to get that deal, and It's still more expensive. Imagine those folks that are not getting a deal that are not bundled.
So I live in Florida and was just watching Spectrum News Channel 13. They had a part on themselves donating $7500 to Covenant House and what a great thing they were doing. Spectrum is worth over $75 billion. GFY, you are not philanthropists. That is such a sad amount and you should not be patting yourselves on the back. Do it every month for the next ten years and get back to me. Pathetic.
Somebody need to get spectrum they went up on my bill 3 months in a row I'm going to fix income I got hurt on my job I called them they told me they don't have no promotion only for newcomers what kind of s*** is that
@@rickjones7133 It is true, you do get that fee. However, with only having Spectrum internet you are looking at a $94.99 bill. I pay $114.00 per month for 400 MBPS internet and Spectrum TV. If I pay $94.99 for my internet and $64.99 plus tax for RUclips tv, I am going to be out over $160.00 plus taxes.
@@Paul-np5fe If you're paying $114 a month including taxes fees, That's a great price. Every month, Spectrum sends me junk mail claiming I could get 200 speed internet plus tv for $75 dollars a month (I pay $75 for just internet. No tax on internet). I called Spectrum, Asked what is the price including taxes/fees. The customer rep said $131, then laughed. Then said, How did it go from $74.99 to $131. I reminded him that there's no tax on the internet part of the bill. He said, $17 for Broadcast TV fee. There was another fee $23 that I never heard of before, Then the taxes. I said no thanks. Bye. I will never pay that Broadcast TV fee.
cable is old news to me. I'd rather have the internet and some good apps. cable has garbage resolution and many of the channel are duplicated. I'm saving a lot of money with just internet and my apps.
About the same as RUclips and Hulu, just a few key added or missing channels here and there. I've had pretty much all of them now. I like RUclips the best, but can't say that there is that much of a difference between them besides the user interface.
NO THEY ARENT I love you tube tv but it's $75 Hulu $60 it isn't cheaper to cut the cord no matter what anyone.says. I have spectrum App $24 a month all locals Dvr all the normal channels.Even going with spectrum maxed out channels is still cheaper. YOU DON'T NEED TO LEASE ANYTHING I USE ON MY XBOX.
If you need an in-home Spectrum technician ask for Roy Holden Jr. He is famous for having no complaints and can be easily found on the internet for his heroic service.
You left out Spectrum's Broadcast TV fee which currently is $21 a month. That's $252 a year. I will never pay that. They keep raising it twice a year.
Get iptv service there's plenty that's better than any of the corporate companies and you get ppv and all the sports passes with your subscription and you can cancel at any time and you will always keep your price even if their prices go up you keep the same bill you started with on autopay
Yeah that $21 broadcast fee is a major sticking point with me right now. Having to pay for local channels that I already have and yet still can't record, just doesn't sit well with me. They do have some channels that the other don't that make it tempting, but that broadcast fee. 😤
@@Streaming_Solutions hard to find a good option server tho can’t trust anyone for it
Great video. I dumped Spectrum in early 2021 for RUclips TV, zero regrets. Spectrum has so many fees they add on and overall, RUclips TV is just a much better service.
Where I live Spectrum has such a bad reputation as a company that it was a no go right from the start. The thing I love about RUclips TV is the portability of it, since I split my time between Texas and Montana. One of the things I stumbled across to get over the annoying RUclips TV asking me if my location is permanent or temporary is to setup my Streaming device (both Roku and Chomreast) at my Texas address and then use it on the TV when I go to Montana. RUclips TV still thinks I'm in Texas. Only downside is I can't get local Montana stations but I can get them over the air. Though I am thinking of switching it around as Montana does not have Sales Tax and if it was my main address then I could save a bit on sales tax.
Very sad that we can’t using RUclips TV here in Norway! Some with Hulu with more American streaming services!
I have cut the chord with my cable provider which I had been paying $267 dollars a month for the TV part of it and was with them for many years but prices kept increasing each year. I now have the following: OTA antenna which all local 57 channels I get are free, next have only cable internet which is $50 a month, next have Netflix which is $14 per month, and last have Disney+ which is $7 a month.
Plus basic You Tube has a wide variety of videos to watch for many hours. There are also free Pluto, Tubi, Xumo, and PopcornFlix to name a few which also have periodic ads to have to sit through which is not too bad.
I dont need those top live streaming services which can run up to 60-70 dollars a month. I have enough entertainment to watch with what is listed above.
So glad I cut the cord yrs ago. Love helping others do the same. Thanks for sharing brother Triple M!! 👍🏾👊🏾✊🏾🙂💯
What about buffering?
@@falsealarmno On what?
I was able to checkout without getting their equipment from Spectrum. Just had the rep set it up over the phone and told them it didn’t make sense to have to buy something that I already have (Apple 4K TV).
Great video! I'm in the NYC region and my choice was between Altice, RUclips TV and DirecTV Now. I loved having RUclips TV. Good interface, loved having individual profiles and it was cheaper than other cord cutting options...... Until I lost the Yankees YES network, which forced me to the more expensive DirecTV Now. Would love to see a comparison between DirecTV Now and cable.
Get iptv you get every channel possible ppv and all the sports passes and most services are around $5 to $35 a month and some services will even lock your bill price no matter if their prices go up you will always pay the same price you started with them on autopay
Thanks for your point by point analysis, showing the interfaces, and excellent spreadsheet. I second that Specturm's is likely a moving target which makes it difficult to compare. Please keep up the good work!
I am on a free 7 day trial with Spectrum right now, so that part has changed, well at least in my area. The total price with the broadcast fee of $21, which isn't optional by the way, bring the total to $85 a month. This is with no DVR service too. No way I'm keeping it. RUclips TV is $20 cheaper, and SlingTV, which has just enough acceptable channels, is $50 cheaper with the one tier I like. I may try the Spectrum Choice Package which I think is around $10 cheaper than RUclips. Just not sure if all of the channels I want are included. Spectrum tends to be very vague with what and what isn't included.
You forgot to mention Spectrum TV Choice. Spectrum let's you pick a certain amount of channels to watch for like $30 a month which when combined with streaming services is a win win. I'd just get channels that I'm not getting with my streaming apps
It's not $30 a month after you add the Broadcast TV Fee every month.
@@rickjones7133 yeapper it continues to balloon your payments
I give this statement 10 Pinocchio's.
While you can select a set of channels you are limited to 10 TOTAL with no DVR options. Plus there is constant video quality issues, no remote viewing capabilities, etc.
This would be a good option for elderly parents who generally watch a new channel, local channels, and maybe a specific sports channel or 2.
I’m trying both and narrowing my choice to RUclips TV I’m on a special plan for 54.99 a month for 12 months after that 64 a month but so far I like it better than sling TV
I went in as a new customer offer through T-Mobile service for 12 mo
Scanned a few comments didn't see this detail: if you have Spectrum internet, it's about half price vs the service as a stand alone...that's $30 to $40 a month.
Thank you so much. It is tough to do a comparison with Spectrum because it is a moving target. I found out about these offers because I called them to disconnect my service. It seems that's the only way to get information out of them. I feel that they intentionally hide information from their subscribers and have representatives rape you for as much as they can. For that reason, I am inclined to stick with RUclips TV, but I am still a slave to Spectrum Internet service. Also, RUclips TV includes the Golf Channel and MotorTrend TV. Those are only available in certain packages with Spectrum.
The thing I like about spectrum is you can have your own equipment ATT you can’t buy your own equipment no matter who you get your service from especially if they let you and i don’t pay anything like you say from Spectrum my bill is way cheaper
I started using RUclips TV three years ago. There is no way I will go back to cable TV. No more cable boxes and cable TV technicians installing cables all over the house. You can insert three different Chromecast dongles into three separate TVs and people watching each of those TVs can watch whatever they want. So, cable TV technicians, pay attention to the industry changes and the number of people in your jurisdiction switching to streaming TV services.
Spectrum doesn't require a cable box
@@richardsmith1161 Yes, you do require a streaming box or device, which is similar, but the worst is that you have to pay monthly fees for it; just like paying for satellite equipment. It is better to buy a streaming box like Chromecast, Firestick (Amazon) or any open Android streaming box. I would never get a service that imposes their own streaming equipment with monthly fees. I pay $45 for SlingTV with Latino package, and I can use any streaming device.
@@inolvidable. Thanks for expanding and adding more detail.
@@inolvidable. You have no idea what you are talking about. Spectrum doesn't require a box with a monthly fee. You can use an Apple tv, Roku, Xbox, or a Chromecast and they have packages cheaper than Sling with REAL a la carte
@D M I haven't experienced an extreme price hike.
Thanks for the analysis! It helped me to make the decision between the two options. Will be checking out your other videos. You piqued my curiosity :)
I am about to dump Spectrum TV in favor of RUclips TV. I have to use Spectrum for my internet because I have their cell service so by the time I absorb the increase in my internet the net cost increase is 65 cents. For that 65 cents I get an unlimited DVR vs. set top box DVR, ability to stream all channels, and more channels. Spectrum was actually cheaper before losing some promotional discounts next month.
I just switched from Directv to the Spectrum app via their XUMO App box. I noticed that the Spectrum app does output Dolby 5.1 surround sound. This is a real bummer for me, its like prehistoric! Do others out there notice this as well? I'm curious, what are the true audio capabilities for the RUclips TV app? Audio capabilities would have been great if included this videos comparison chart.
Unfortunately, you didn't include the price of the internet in your streaming vs spectrum. You can get spectrum TV without having internet. Once you unbundled the spectrum services, the price for the internet goes up a lot, therefore, I'm not saving money. However, I like the portability of you tube TV and the unlimited dvr.
I’m trying to get my mom to change her service from cable to streaming. She pays $129 for the “gold” package, $20 for two boxes, and a $20 surcharge. That’s $170/month. Her internet bundle discount, from the billing statement, is only $4. I don’t believe she has any promotions active anymore, so it’s still a good reminder to double check since it’ll be different for everyone. Plus they like to have a lot of “fine print”.
Sjr, that's a great point most people won't consider.
We just killed Xfinity which jacks the cost up regularly. It went from $190 to $250 a month. We had $80 a month internet, 2 dvrs decent tv with just HBO for an addon. Plus taxes and fees.
We went to Roku devises, about $50 for both. Added sling blue with extra cloud dvr space for $40. An AirTV Anywhere was a hundred bucks with 3 months prepay of Sling. For internet we went with T Mobile 5g home gateway, $50 a month. So we payed a $150 for equipment and $90 a month for internet and Sling. We have plans to add Netflix ($15) and we feel we would be set.
The 80 dollar a month internet NEVER got speeds anywhere near what they claimed. Just before I switched I did multiple speed tests averaging about 40Mbps. Right out of the box after set up I got 300Mbps with t mobile! The AirTV Anywhere came with a flat antenna with a signal amplifier so I hooked that up. With my tower 25 miles away I could not get even mediocre reception even with the antenna pointing straight too the TV towers. Through watching You tube videos I learned that the signal amplifier might be harmful and disconnected it. The number of channels jumped from 35 to 76 and eliminated dropouts and pixilation. The picture looks like cable!
SlingTV is cheaper and includes much more. You can use yor own streaming device too. I pay $45 with Latino package. 3 simultaneous devices.
We had Spectrum for years (prior guise of Time Warner Cable included). They'd do discount deal for TV & Internet for 12 months and then costs would go sky high. Since they were the only game in town we'd have TV with them for a while then stop, and pay about $90/yr for Internet. Now AT&T dug fiber... Called Spectrum and tried to negotiate a lower cost. No dice. So bye bye Spectrum. We do AT&T 1 gig fiber plus Sling. And it was cheaper than Spectrum on a deal.
Cable companies are still big expensive and most added channels are crap . I was subscribed to Sling tv for about 35 dlls but for an extra 20 I can get better sports for soccer on youtube TV so far RUclips TV is great and middle pack expensive. I remember when regular cable had like 30 channels free when using the internet. I used to connect the calble to the tv and it picked up about 30 channels. was the basic 10 bucks later on then they dicontinued that. Satellite companies are hard to get out thank good they are going broke !!
You forgot to mention you need a wifi or internet connection for both, the price for spectrum includes internet, the price for youtubtv does not
My current Spectrum TV/Internet, just checked it has 275mps download. The cost of the 300mps is $49.99. I dropped Select Plan and my bill is still 213.77(It would be around 250 with the upgrade.) My wife is a freak out when we do anything electronic, which drives me nuts. So If I switched to You Tube at $69.99 12 months/79.99 after and the cable is now going to cost me 79.99 I am still at $150 ish so about $60 savings each month. No brainer, right? Tell my wife that!
So you told us what you two TV cost for you and your $60 savings but you left out you need internet to run it so who's your internet provider I want the internet price so I can see what it cost together
They keep pushing their cost on the customer. 6 months ago. 189 month. Present 223.
They will even tell you the same on the phone. Fiber $50 for 250 up/down. No set up or install fees.
Great comparison - however, this doesn't compare the visual/audio quality of the 2 services as well as the ease of skipping through commercials which is very important 😁
Verizon FIOS started with excellent 1080i quality but it degraded significantly over the years as more channels were added so I'd be curious to see if RUclips TV which I assume must also use 1080i except for a few sports channels that broadcast at 720p.
RUclips beats Spectrum here as well as nothing in Spectrum in 4k by default and I do not even think they have the option. With RUclips TV you can spend 9.99 to get 4K/UHD with unlimited views and a few other options tacked on as well.
Thier 4K Apple Tv option does not mean all shows are in 4K, much like RUclips TV. Only specific shows are in 4K.
The BIG advantage for me is when I am traveling. I can stream my entire RUclips TV package to a hotel TV and watch all of my recorded shows or regular TV shows. Spectrum limits the channels available when you are not on your home Internet.
Can you please do a video with sling tv versus DirecTV stream or, something like that?
Have you seen my recent video where i compared the six streaming services ? I did that 3 days ago
Thanks for comparing them. Valuable information.
That is the only problem with spectrum you have to have a apple 4K device and they let you buy one for 7 dollars a month when you are a spectrum customer plus I purchase 400mb of WiFi The problem is most people think when you get a streaming device everything is OK with your equipment Hass to be top notch to really get the most out of your streaming
Spectrum TV app is available on Apple TV, all Roku devices, newer Samsung smart TVs, XBOX1, all android/Apple phones/tablets, and PC via web browser.
If you cannot stream it on the 200/10 plan, there is something wrong in your home network or the coaxial wiring feeding your modem from the street.
@@begforme4484 it is not on the most popular streaming device which I have three of NVIDIA shields
Spectrum's streaming app over wifi is garbage. Unless you can hardwire your device via ethernet, the quality sucks. Buffering all the time, pixilated picture slow loading. We have mesh throughout the house so it's not the case of poor range. Netflix, perfect. Prime video, perfect. Network sports apps, perfect. Spectrum, garbage. Just dumped Spectrum for fios internet and RUclips TV. Fios allows me to pull internet right from coax cable with a moca adapter and ethernet hub so all entertainment devices are hardwired. Modem still located in the office on other side of the house for computers. Mesh wifi used for cell, sonos, hue smart lighting and nest thermostats. Bill has been cut in half. Loving it.
I agree the Spectrum App needs work. Hulu HBO Apple TV all work fine.
I had spectrum cable. Went to RUclips tv streaming service and am saving $50 with unlimited dvr which I didn't have dvr with spectrum. Because you have to purchase a dvr box for each tv which I have 5 TVs. Plus I get many more channels that I like including all the sports channels except the regional sports network. I have tmobile $10 monthly discount. So I pay $54 for RUclips tv and I have WOW 500 internet for $41. So I'm a happy streamer
I have 6 TV's no HD boxes it's $19.99 and $24.99 all locals Dvr I don't know where you lived but those prices are wrong. Spectrum app all u need
@@thechuck141 when I had spectrum I had to use their cable box because I have 7 firetv devices which was not a device that you could get spectrum app. Plus with the app you can't dvr
@@thechuck141 my spectrum cable with internet after 2 years went up to $149 for the basic package(may be called choice package). So that is why I prefer RUclips tv for $54 with tmobile $10 discount and $41 for WOW internet 500 download . So I pay $95 for internet and RUclips tv streaming service and I get all sports channels except regional sports channels plus with tmobile I get free mlb league pass.
I’m paying full price on spectrum which is 182 a month for regular cable and internet wifi, to save a few bucks more I would need to buy my own wifi router cuz they charge a router rental of 5 bucks a month , long run is best to buy own cuz wifi is not going anywhere. For channels it’s just basic like 90 they offer more channels in the 1000’s but it’s the same channels in HD which is no I don’t have more than 90 basic channels
Is there a comparison of Spectrum vs AT&T U-verse?
Not yet
We have Spectrum T.V. and Inernet. Our cable TV used to receive channel 613 which is CW-14. The view on our TV is all broken up into pixels. It wasn't like this before. Even the playoff football game of the Bengel's was interrupted ... This is not acceptable. Fix
Damn, sorry to hear that
Sadly I had to cut both. If I can’t pick specific channels I’m out. Too much garbage being pumped into the media anyways
I agree
I have Spectrum and I don’t need a cable box. I downloaded there app to my Roku tv and on my cell phone and didn’t need no one for instruction.
The broadcast fee local sports fee and equipment fees are more expensive than most iptv services and you still have to pay for sports seasons and ppv I get all this free with my subscription on iptv
What about these IPTV services, like Alien Streams $10 a month? How does this compare to a RUclips? It is a lot cheaper.
Does spectrum have regional sports?
Spectrum TV app is its own thing though you pay $25 for that and it’s a streaming service take his you some channels in the best thing about their spectrum app TV streaming service is that you can cancel at any time
Can you do one on DIRECTV versus spectrum?
Long story short! No they're not cheaper than cable, and until you have as much flexibility and freedom as cable or satellite i wouldn't join any Tv Streaming Site not even the Womenly one Frndly for $6.99 or Philo or $25, if Philo and Sling we're $14.99 a month i would totally do it, but idv for sports channels I'd want to family channels (mainly cartoons), documentary's and scifi/horror, that's it's really am looking for. Sadly these services want you to take it all or nothing on both sides.
10 Pinocchio's
They are indeed cheaper. Had to deal with Spectrum for my parents. What a joke.
What flexibility or freedom?
I can watch RUclipsTV with ALL of my channels from literally anywhere, not just my house. I can add services or remove them as needed and my prices don't jump randomly.
@@StephenSchusterE How do you deal with buffering issues?
I am shopping for a new cable provider my only catch is that I have to keep spectrum internet because they are the only provider in my area wow I know
Don't even try to cancel spectrum tv because we will jack your rates and slow your internet and us retention agents have athority to give you exclusive discount that newbies can't get bit only if you corporate.
Spectrum TV app also works on Xbox One
RUclips TV is the most expensive one for the value. Both Hulu + Live TV and Sling gives you more bang for your buck. Maybe you should do the same video with those two instead.
Spectrum does have a Spectrum app for on the go cable for ur devices
My spectrum cable + internet cost $243, so I'll be changing to RUclips TV to save money, especially cause they took their Disney services away🤦🏾♂️
I don't recommended Spectrum (Realty is Chapter Communications, a company with a lot complaints for the worst services, customer services)
not in the bayarea actually there is no way to cut cord. It has been like this for years before the trend started. Comcast has monopoly on internet so that crushes all dreams.
So, what if you use their internet and a streaming app like Sling or RUclips TV?
@@Triple_M the problem is Comcast pricing for just internet. once u add sling, RUclips, or any of them the price is what u would pay for the bundle
@@TalootB I understand that the bundles might be cheaper than if you got separate service, and I understand that in some places there's only one option for internet. however, what I found is that once you add equipment rentals fee, taxes, DVR , it always seems to be higher that if you just used their intent and streaming service. Yet again, that's just my experience, your mileage may differ.
I love cable tho. There’s nothing like surfing the channels
If you are existing Customer to DIRECTV you get 50% off for two years
Spectrum are the worst business company
The rep lied. You can opt to bypass as long as you ask for a cable card. Federal law.
Moral of the story folks: RUclips TV is the way to go
And it is Wonderful on Roku devices
dont forget about the broadcast fee spectrum is now charging
Triple M can you please put a list of a link of the list of your tube channels please
A link to my youtube channel?
@@Triple_M sorry just read that lol... A link to the channels on you tube TV
And this is the exact reason why I will never go back to spectrum for my television needs.
You need to learn how to talk to Spectrum. I get bundle pricing every year and when you add in the price of internet, Spectrum is still cheaper than internet and YTTV. Plus I get regional sports, A@E, and HBO max.
Hiw much are you paying monthly?
@@Triple_M $146, after a taxes and fees. YTTV with internet would be $150. Spectrum also has slimmer streaming plans where you get Premiums for 5 for $15 or $7.50 each. Plus you get Peacock premium free with TV plans.
@@richardsmith1161 So for me, I have YTTV and T-Mobile internet. $50 for T Mobile and $65 for YTTV so that's $115; so still cheaper. But the point is that you have to bundle to get that deal, and It's still more expensive. Imagine those folks that are not getting a deal that are not bundled.
@@Triple_M Not everyone can get TMobile internet. In my area Spectrum is the best deal, so I can only compare tv plans with Spectrum internet
@@richardsmith1161 gotcha!!
So I live in Florida and was just watching Spectrum News Channel 13. They had a part on themselves donating $7500 to Covenant House and what a great thing they were doing. Spectrum is worth over $75 billion. GFY, you are not philanthropists. That is such a sad amount and you should not be patting yourselves on the back. Do it every month for the next ten years and get back to me. Pathetic.
Somebody need to get spectrum they went up on my bill 3 months in a row I'm going to fix income I got hurt on my job I called them they told me they don't have no promotion only for newcomers what kind of s*** is that
You're actually do get a 7 day free trial if you already an existing internet plan
Dang Spectrum 🤬
Tks for the information
If you have spectrum internet, Spectrum TV is the best way to go.
Just asking. How much money every year are paying for Spectrum's Broadcast TV fee?
@@rickjones7133 It is true, you do get that fee. However, with only having Spectrum internet you are looking at a $94.99 bill. I pay $114.00 per month for 400 MBPS internet and Spectrum TV. If I pay $94.99 for my internet and $64.99 plus tax for RUclips tv, I am going to be out over $160.00 plus taxes.
@@Paul-np5fe If you're paying $114 a month including taxes fees, That's a great price. Every month, Spectrum sends me junk mail claiming I could get 200 speed internet plus tv for $75 dollars a month (I pay $75 for just internet. No tax on internet). I called Spectrum, Asked what is the price including taxes/fees. The customer rep said $131, then laughed. Then said, How did it go from $74.99 to $131. I reminded him that there's no tax on the internet part of the bill. He said, $17 for Broadcast TV fee. There was another fee $23 that I never heard of before, Then the taxes. I said no thanks. Bye. I will never pay that Broadcast TV fee.
Spectrums channel lineup also includes duplicates
I have spectrum tv. I do not pay for a box.
I have chromecast.
Awesome video brother. Thanks for sharing. Keep the content coming. Hope you have an incredible night. Much love and RESPECT
cable is old news to me. I'd rather have the internet and some good apps. cable has garbage resolution and many of the channel are duplicated. I'm saving a lot of money with just internet and my apps.
Spectrum streaming told me today I can get the 19.99 plan free for a week.
Go woke go broke....💯🇺🇲
RICKEY SMILEY I DON'T MEAN TA KEEP CUTTING YOU OFF BUTSPECTRUM TV PLUS IS A PODCAST CONTINUTE
Your comparison is outdated already.
Only free streaming for me!
What about Hulu live?
About the same as RUclips and Hulu, just a few key added or missing channels here and there. I've had pretty much all of them now. I like RUclips the best, but can't say that there is that much of a difference between them besides the user interface.
Spectrum = SCAMTV
NO THEY ARENT I love you tube tv but it's $75 Hulu $60 it isn't cheaper to cut the cord no matter what anyone.says. I have spectrum App $24 a month all locals Dvr all the normal channels.Even going with spectrum maxed out channels is still cheaper. YOU DON'T NEED TO LEASE ANYTHING I USE ON MY XBOX.
Where are you located? Also, do you have a bundle package?
You're monthly bill includes $21 broadcast TV fee. Which goes up twice a year. So you're actually paying $45 plus taxes.
Your information is dated even for 8 months ago.
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*AVOID SPECTRUM AT ALL COST!!!!!*
*ANYBODY, ANYTHING OR ANYWHERE BUT SPECTRUM!!!*
If you need an in-home Spectrum technician ask for Roy Holden Jr. He is famous for having no complaints and can be easily found on the internet for his heroic service.
SPECTRUM VS RUclips Y'ALL CRAZYAMERICANSI'M WATCHING SPECTRUM TV. PLUS COMCAST IS GREATER THEN YOU TALKING IN ESPANIO AND SPANIISH SPEECHING IN TUNGOE