You want to learn how to watch tv online so you can cut the cord and get rid of cable tv, but you’re confused by all the options? I can help — in this video review from my YouTube Channel, I’ll give you HONEST reviews and Helpful Tips for all of the following: ATT TV Now, FuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Philo, PlutoTV, Sling TV, Vidgo, & YouTube TV. PLUS we’ll talk about HD Antennas, LOCAST, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and the Roku Channel.

Hi, I’m Mike, That Helpful Dad. I’m just an Average Joe who ditched cable a couple years ago and moved to watching TV online. I’ve learned a lot along the way and my reviews and tips may help YOU learn how to stream tv online and save a lot of money. Enjoy!
Best Streaming TV Providers for 2020
Video Table of Contents
(Skip Ahead in the vid using these time markers)
- 02:05 ATT TV Now Review
- 06:35 FuboTV Review
- 08:40 Hulu with Live TV Review
- 11:20 Philo TV Review
- 12:45 Sling TV Review
- 17:38 Vidgo TV Review
- 19:00 YouTube TV Review (my current service)
- 22:10 Shop HD Antennas here
- 22:20 LoCast Review
- 23:00 Amazon Prime Video Review
- 24:50 Netflix Review (This content was deleted due to copyright claim)
- 24:53 Pluto TV Review (This content was deleted due to copyright claim also)
- 25:20 Roku Channel Review 26:00 The Wrap
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Best Streaming Providers 2020 – My Ranks
This is just one man’s opinion, but as it stands now, here are my current rankings for the best TV Streaming Services based on various factors.
If you care (or don’t care) about Live+Local TV, then I rank the best streaming tv providers as follows…
If LOCAL Channels DO Matter
- YouTube TV
- Hulu Plus Live TV
- ATT TV Now (but highest cost)
- Fubo TV
- Sling TV
- Vidgo
- Pluto TV
- Philo TV
If Local Channels do NOT Matter
- Pluto TV (so much content, all free)
- Sling TV
- Philo TV
- YouTube TV
- Hulu Plus Live TV
- ATT TV Now
- Fubo TV
- Vidgo
If you care (or don’t care) about Price, then I rank the best streaming tv providers as follows…
If you DO care about Price
- Pluto TV (100% Free)
- Philo TV
- Sling TV
- YouTube TV
- Vidgo TV
- Hulu Plus Live TV
- ATT TV Now
- Fubo TV
If you do NOT care about Price
- ATT TV now (most flexibility + Locals too)
- Sling TV (also very flexible, but limited locals)
- YouTube TV
- Fubo TV
- Hulu Plus Live TV
- Pluto TV (so much content)
- Philo TV
- Vidgo TV
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How come youtube tv will not carry the history ch. THANKS
It’s a great question, Bob. I’d love to see YouTube TV offer us different channel packages to choose from (like ATT) or add-ons (like Sling). We’ll see
I watched you on YouTube & you showed a list of Streaming stations such as Hulu, Sling, etc. with what channels each provider has. I thought you said it was on your website, but I can’t find it. Can you tell me how to locate it on your website?
Thank you
Hi, Kathy, glad to help – you can get that spreadsheet and other free downloads when you sign up for my free email list on my homepage or you can access it here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U9ZW7NY34emKZS2ZPF5vWQPGZg1PYWGlC7Uiiv3GHQM/edit?usp=sharing
God bless
Mike
When ever I see Youtube vid’s on streaming services factoring in the cost of a high speed internet connection never seems to be mentioned. I understand most people have some sort of internet access but there is the possibility that a boost in MPS or bandwith if needed may result in additional costs. Think newbie cord cutters need to factor this potential cost into their decision. Love your videos, thanks
Thanks, Darrell, I’m glad it was helpful. You’re right about the cost of internet varying with internet speeds. That said, I think most people probably get sold higher speeds than they need. My family has 150/150 which is somewhat low nowadays and we still have 30+ devices connected and stream all day, plus I work from home. I think the wifi mesh is the key to the internet equation for larger homes with lots of devices.