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Streaming Services
This chart compares popular streaming services. Please note, FTC has no affiliation with any of these service providers and does not recommend which provider you should choose. There is no substitute for conducting your own research to select a service and device that best meets the needs of you and your family.
| YouTube TV | Sling TV | Hulu + Live TV | Fubo TV | Philo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | One of the best services for overall live streaming. It has more top channels for the base price. | Less expensive than other options, but fewer channels. Add-on packages are available though. | News, sports and entertainment programming, plus on-demand streaming options from Hulu. | Great for the sports fan and has a wide array of news and entertainment options to appeal to general audiences. | Watch live, save unlimited shows to watch later, or browse a huge library of content available on-demand. |
| Price | $50/mo. | $15-25/mo. | $55/mo. | $55-75/mo. | $20/mo. |
| Channels | 70+ | 30+ | 60+ | 100+ | 55+ |
| Free Trial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Local networks | Yes | Fox & NBC | Yes | Fox & NBC | No |
| Max screens streaming at once | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Cloud DVR | Unlimited | 50 hours | 50 hours | 30 hours | Unlimited |
| Fast forward or skip commercials* | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Website | tv.youtube.com | sling.com | hulu.com | fubo.tv | try.philo.com |
Learn more
The following links will provide more information about streaming video.
Training services calendar of events
FTC is committed to helping you feel comfortable making the switch to over-the-top streaming services. Join us to learn all about streaming at these upcoming free interactive training sessions. No registration is required.
If interested in evening classes, please contact our business office at 256-638-2144 ext. 2021 or by email at blyles@staff.farmerstel.com.
Do you still prefer traditional TV service?
FTC has you covered, too!
FTC is also pleased to be partnering with Cabletime, a premier DISH retailer. Cabletime is making available a special offer for FTCtv customers with offer code FTC100. FTC’s broadband network enhances the video experience on DISH’s award-winning Hopper platform to provide the best video solution. You may contact Cabletime at 256-638-3474 to learn more about their special offer and to get assistance in finding the best solution to meet your video needs. You may also visit their business office at 89 Trinity Lane, Rainsville, AL and learn more about their offerings at cabletimetv.com. For your convenience, Cabletime will be available to assist customers at our FTC office immediately following our streaming classes.
