Cable Alternatives

Ready to quit cable but not sure what to do without it? Cutting the cord doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your favorite TV shows anymore. If you have an internet connection, you can join a fast-growing group of consumers who have decided to save money by canceling cable. There are lots of alternatives to cable out there—in fact, there are so many that it can be a bit confusing. This section of the site is here to help you figure out how you can continue to enjoy your favorite movies, TV shows, and other entertainment sources once you cancel your cable subscription.

In general, alternatives to cable fall into two categories: content services and hardware. Content services give you access to entertainment. A content service could be the content provider offering you direct access as in a network TV station’s website or it could be a service that offers you access to content from many content providers as Hulu and Netflix do. Hardware is what allows you to access the content services and includes everything from your computer to the TV that you use.

Content Services

Amazon Instant Video Review

Overview Amazon Instant Video is a store with over 100,000 movies and TV shows available to purchase...

Cable Channel Websites Review

Overview Cable channel websites like the Food Network, the History channel, and Lifetime can all...

Cinema Now Review

Overview Best Buy's Cinema Now allows users to purchase all of their favorite television content...

Clicker Review

Overview Clicker.com is the comprehensive online guide to Internet television. By going to Clicker...

Crackle Review

Overview Crackle is an online entertainment location that offers access to online movies, TV shows...

Hulu Plus Review

Overview: Hulu Plus is the paid internet TV subscription that Hulu offers for $7.99 a month. Basically...

Hulu Review

Overview Hulu is a free Internet TV provider, which is exactly as it sounds: television you can watch...

iTunes Review

Overview iTunes is a free program that consists of a store, media player and organizer, and device...

MLB.TV Review

Overview MLB TV is a service that requires users to pay a monthly or yearly subscription fee that...

NBA League Pass Review

Overview NBA League Pass allows you to watch basketball games live on your computer or mobile device...

Netflix DVDs Review

Overview Netflix DVD is Netflix’s rental service, which serves subscribers by sending them DVDs o...

Netflix Streaming Review

Overview Netflix's online streaming service is aptly-named “Watch Instantly” and provides subscribers unl...

Network TV Websites

Overview There was a time when it was necessary to be there in front of the TV at the right time...

NHL Game Center Live Review

Overview NHL Game Center Live is a streaming video service that targets sports fans. This service...

PlayOn Review & Free Trial

Overview PlayOn is a streaming video software that acts like a digital media server for gaming consoles...

Redbox Instant Review

Overview Redbox Instant by Verizon is still in beta, but it promises to be a strong competitor to...

Redbox Review

Overview Redbox kiosks can be found at over 28,000 locations through the US and 68% of the population...

VEVO Review

Overview VEVO is an online music video streaming service that caters to the music lover by making ...

Vudu Review

Overview Vudu.com allows you to download and watch high definition movies on your computer, iPad,...

WatchESPN (ESPN3) Review

Overview WatchESPN, which ESPN3.com is now a part of, is a streaming service of live events and...

YouTube Review

Overview YouTube is a place where people can upload their own content and share it with other people....

Zune Review

Overview Zune is a media player and software platform that can provide users with access to the hottest...

Hardware

Apple TV Review

Overview Apple TV is Apple’s alternative to your traditional cable box. Offering the most popular s...

Boxee Review

Overview Boxee can help you connect to the Internet and find those movies and TV shows you want to...

Google TV Review

Overview Google TV is an interactive software platform  marvel that allows users to view the best ...

Laptop (Computer) Review

Overview For many years people have regarded the computer as a tool to use for work or study while...

Micca Mplay HD Review

Overview The Micca Mplay HD 1080p digital media player is a stand-alone device that can be connected...

Nintendo Wii Review

Overview The Wii is a console for playing home video games and is marketed as a family entertainment...

PlayStation 3 With PlayStation Network Review

Overview PlayStation 3 is a well-known games console and entertainment center on which games can...

Roku 2 Review

Overview | What We Liked | What We Didn't Like | What Content is Available? | Who is this Recommended...

Slingbox Review

Overview Slingbox is a media player that can stream your existing content to your mobile device or...

Smart TVs (Internet Enabled TVs) Review

Overview Internet enabled TVs provide users with a way to connect to the web and stream content from...

Western Digital HD TV Live Review

Overview Western Digital allows you to stream online TV and movies to your HD TV. Using Western Digital...

Xbox 360 with Xbox Live Review

Overview XBOX Live is a service that is exclusively for XBOX 360 users. Users can enjoy downloading...