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Streaming TV Channel Comparison Chart for YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu, FuboTV, Philo, and AT&T TV Now

Streaming TV Channel Comparison Chart for all your favorite streaming services. You’ll find current channel lineups for YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, FuboTV, Philo, and AT&T TV Now (formerly DirecTV Now). See if your favorite channels are on a specific streaming service and how easy it is to cut the cord and ditch cable. Our list even includes live local channels, premium movie channels, add-on packages, and more. It’s never been easier to save money with streaming apps and our streaming channel comparison chart will help you do just that!


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Streaming TV Channel Comparison Chart

Streaming TV Channel Comparison Chart

Here’s a comparison chart for the six most popular streaming tv providers: AT&T TV Now, FuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Philo, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. On the chart you’ll see over 100 channels (from ABC to We TV) and various add-on packages offered by the different providers.

But that’s not all, our chart also features the following comparisons too:

  • Total Channels Available
  • Monthly Cost of the streaming service
  • # of Channel Package options
  • # of Streams
  • DVR capacity and time limits
  • International Programming
Provider (Cost)AT&T TV NowFubo TVHulu
with Live TV
PhiloSling OrangeSling BlueYouTube TV
Monthly Cost$55-135$60-85$55$20$30$30$65
Total channels:45-12595-1806060243885
#Packages63113 + Addons3+ Addons1
#Streams2 Streams
$5 for 3 Streams
2 streams
$6 for 3 streams
2 Streams
(‘Unlimited’ add-on option)
3 Streams1-4 streams3-4 Streams3 Streams
DVR20 hours
30 Days
30 Hours
Unlimited Retention
(500 Hr Option, $10/mo)
50 Hours
(200 Hours add-on option)
Unlimited capacity
30 day storage
10 Hours
30 days storage
10 Hours
30 days storage
Unlimited capacity
1 year storage
ABCYesYesYesNoNoNoYes
CBSYesYesYesNoNoNoYes
FoxYesYesYesNoNoYesYes
NBCYesYesYesNoNoYesYes
PBSNoNoNoNoNoNoYes
CWYesYesYesNoNoNoYes
MyNetworkTVYesYesYesNoNoNoYes
A&E$YesYesYesYesYesNo
ACC NetworkNoYesYesNo$NoYes
AMC$YesNoYesYesYesYes
Animal Planet$YesYesYesNoNoYes
BBC America$YesNoYesYesYesYes
BBC World News$$NoYes$$Yes
BETYesYesNoYes$YesYes
Big Ten Network$YesYesNoNoNoYes
Bloomberg TV$NoNoNoYesYesNo
BoomerangYesNoYesNo$$No
BravoYesYesYesNoNoYesYes
Cartoon NetworkYesNoYesNoYesYesYes
CBS Sports Network$YesYesNoNoNoYes
CheddarYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Cinemax$No$NoNoNo$
CMT$YesNoYes$$Yes
CNBCYesYesYesNoNo$Yes
CNNYesNoYesNoYesYesYes
Comedy CentralYesYesNoYesYesYesYes
Cooking Channel$$$Yes$$No
Destination America$$$Yes$$No
Discovery Channel$YesYesYesNoYesYes
Disney ChannelYesYesYesNoYesNoYes
Disney JuniorYesYesYesNo$NoYes
Disney XDYesYesYesNo$NoYes
DIY$$$Yes$$No
E!YesYesYesNoNoYesYes
EPIX$NoNoNo$$$
ESPNYesYesYesNoYesNoYes
ESPN 2YesYesYesNoYesNoYes
ESPNEWS$YesYesNo$NoYes
ESPNU$$YesNo$NoYes
Food Network$YesYesYesYesYesYes
Fox BusinessYesYesYesNoNo$Yes
Fox NewsYesYesYesNoNoYesYes
Fox Sports 1YesYesYesNoNoYesYes
Fox Sports 2$YesYesNoNo$Yes
FreeformYesYesYesNoYesNoYes
FXYesYesYesNoNoYesYes
FX MoviesYes$YesNoNo$Yes
FXXYesYesYesNoNo$Yes
FYI$Yes$Yes$$No
Golf Channel$YesYesNoNo$Yes
HallmarkYesYesNoYes$$No
HBO$No$NoNoNo$
HGTV$YesYesYesYesYesYes
History$YesYesYesYesYesNo
HLNYesNoYesNo$YesYes
IFC$YesNoYesYesYesYes
Investigation Discovery$YesYesYesYesYesYes
Lifetime$YesYesYesYesYesNo
Lifetime Movie Network$Yes$Yes$$No
MLB Network$NoNoNo$$Yes
Motor Trend$YesYesYesYesNoYes
MSNBCYesYesYesNoNoYesYes
MTVYesYesNoYes$$Yes
MTV2$$NoYes$$No
National GeographicYesYesYesNoNoYesYes
Nat Geo WildYes$YesNoNo$Yes
NBA TV$$NoNo$$Yes
NBC Sports NetworkYesYesYesNoNoYesYes
NewsyNo$NoNoYesYesYes
NFL NetworkNoYesNoNoNoNoNo
NFL Red ZoneNo$NoNoNoNoNo
NHL Network$$NoNo$$No
NickelodeonYesYesNoYesNoNoYes
Nick Jr.YesYesNoYes$YesNo
Nicktoons$$NoYes$$No
OWN$YesNoYesNoNoYes
OxygenYesYesYesNoNo$Yes
Paramount Network$YesNoYes$YesYes
Science$$$Yes$$No
SEC Network$$YesNo$NoYes
Showtime$$$No$$$
SmithsonianNoYesYesNoNoNoYes
Starz$No$No$$$
Sundance TV$YesNoYes$$Yes
SyfyYesYesYesNoNoYesYes
Tastemade$YesNoYes$$Yes
TBSYesNoYesNoYesYesYes
TCMYesNoYesNo$$Yes
TelemundoYesYesYesNoNoNoYes
Tennis Channel$$NoNo$$Yes
TLC$YesYesYesNoYesYes
TNTYesNoYesNoYesYesYes
Travel Channel$YesYesYesYesYesYes
TruTVYesNoYesNo$YesYes
TV Land$YesNoYes$$Yes
USA NetworkYesYesYesNoNoYesYes
VH1YesYesNoYes$$Yes
Viceland$YesYesYesYesYesNo
Weather Channel$YesNoNoNoNoNo
WE tv$YesNoYes$$Yes

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Provider (Cost)AT&T TV NowFubo TVHulu
with Live TV
PhiloSling OrangeSling BlueYouTube TV
Extra Packs: COMEDYComedy Extra Orange ($5):
*CMT, Game Show, Logo, MTV, MTV2, Revolt, Tru TV, TV Land
Comedy Extra Blue ($5):
*CMT, Game Show, MTV, MTV2, Revolt, Tru TV, TV Land
Extra Packs: KIDSKids Extra Orange ($5):
*Baby TV, Boomerang, Disney Jr, Disney XD, DuckTV, Nick Jr, Nick Toons, Teen Nick
Kids Extra Blue ($5):
*Baby TV, Boomerang, Duck TV, Nick Toon, Teen Nick
Extra Packs: MOVIES & EntertainmentEntertainment Add-on ($8):
*Amer Heroes, CNBC World, Cooking, Destination America, , Discovery Family, Discovery Life, DIY, FYI, Lifetime Movies, Science
1. Heartland Extra ($5):
*American Heroes Channel, Cowboy Channel, Destination America, Outdoor Channel, PIXL , RFD TV, Ride TV, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network

2. Hollywood Extra ($5):
*Cine Moi, Fandor, Film Detective, HDNet Movies, REELZ, Sundance TV, TCM

3. Lifesytle Extra ORANGE ($5):
*Afro, BET, Cooking, FYI, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, Hallmark Mysteries, Lifetime movies, VH1, WE, ZLiving
1. Heartland Extra ($5)
*same as Orange

2. Hollywood Extra ($5)
*same as Orange

3. Lifestyle Extra BLUE ($5):
Afro, Cooking, DIY, FYI, Hallmark, Hallmark Drama, Hallmark Mysteries, Lifetime Movies, Oxygen, VH1, WE, ZLiving
Extra Packs – NEWSNews Extra Orange ($5):
*BBC World, Blaze, CGTN, EuroNews, FS TV, Fusion, Headline News, News 18, NewsMaxTV, RT America, Science
News Extra Blue ($5):
*BBC World, Blaze, CGTN, CNBC, EuroNews, France 24, FS TV, Headline News, MSNBC, NDTV 24-7, News 18, NewsMaxTV, RT America, Science
Extra Packs – Sports & Outdoors1. Fubo Cycling ($12):
*Fubo Cycling, FuboTV Soccer, Golf TV Eng/Spanish, TyC Sports

2. Sports Add-on ($9):
*Fight Network, Fox College (3 ch), Game+, Golf TV Eng/Spanish, NFL Red Zone, PAC 12 (6 ch), SI Network, Stadium (3 ch), Tennis, TyC Sports, Universo, VSIN

3. Adventure Add-On ($5):
*MavTV, Outdoor Channel, Outside TV, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network
Sports Extra Orange ($5):
*BEIN Sports, ESPN Bases Loaded, EPSN Goal Line, ESPN News, EPSN SEC, ESPN SEC+, ESPN U, MLB Network, MLB Strike Zone, NHL Network, NBA TV, Outside TV, PAC 12 Network, Stadium Plus 1, Tennis Channel
Sports Extra Blue ($5):
*BEIN Sports, MLB Network, MLB Strike Zone, NBA TV, NBC Golf, NFL Red Zone, NHL Network, Olympic Channel, Outside TV, PAC 12 Network, Stadium Plus 1, Tennis Channel
Extra Packs – Spanish1. Deportes ($5)
5 sports channels

or

2. Espanol Package ($15)
50 channels
29 Spanish Channels
$30/mo
Espanol Options
1. Best of Spanish Extra
$5/mo for 20+ channels

2. Mexico Extra
$5/mo for 10+ ch

3. SudAmerica Extra
$5/mo for 10+ ch

4. Centro America
$5/mo for 3ch

5. Caribe
$5/mo for 9 ch

6. Espana
$5/mo for 3 ch

Learn more:
https://www.sling.com/latino-es
same as Orange
Extra Packs – International1. Deportes ($5)
5 sports channels

or

2. Espanol Package ($15)
50 channels
International Options
Various pricing for…
Arabic, Bangla, Bengali, Brazilian, Cantonese, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Kannada, Malayalam, Mandarin, Marathi, Polish, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Taiwanese, Urdu, Vietnamese

Learn More:
https://www.sling.com/international
same as Sling Orange

Streaming TV Provider Comparison

Here’s a handy comparison chart that shows the streaming tv providers offerings for:

  • Base Package Pricing
  • # Channel Package Options
  • Local Channel Availability
  • DVR Capacity and Storage Length
  • # of Streams
  • Premium Channel Availability
  • Kids Channel Availability
  • Sports Channel Availability
  • Comedy Channel Options
  • News Channel Options
  • Lifestyle Channel Options
  • International Programming Availability
  • Free Trial Options
ATT NowFubo TVHuluPhilo TVPluto TVSlingYouTube TV
Base Package Pricing$65-135
(45-125ch)
$60-85
(95-180ch)
$55
(60 ch)
$20
(60ch)
FREE
(100+ ch)
$30-45
(25-40+)
$65
(85 ch)
Channel Package Options6311131
Local Channel AvailabilityGoodGoodGoodN/AN/APoorExcellent
DVR
(# Hours, # Days Storage)
20 Hrs
30 Days
30 Hours, No Limits
(500 Hr Option upgrade)
50 hours, No Limits
(200 hours add-on option)
Unlimited capacity, 30 daysn/a10 hoursUnlimited Hours, 9 Months
# of Streams2 Streams
($ for 3 Streams)
2 streams
($ for 3 streams)
2 Streams
(‘Unlimited’ add-on option)
3unlimited1-4 streams3
Premium ChannelsExcellentLimited
(No HBO)
GoodN/AN/AGood
(No HBO)
Limited
(No HBO)
Sports ProgrammingGoodGoodGoodn/aGoodExcellentGood
Kids ProgrammingExcellentLimitedGood
(No Nick Jr)
LimitedExcellentExcellentLimited
Comedy ProgrammingGoodLimitedLimitedLimitedGoodExcellentLimited
News ProgrammingGoodLimitedLimitedLimitedGoodExcellentLimited
Lifestyle/Etc ProgrammingGoodAverageGoodGoodGoodExcellentAverage
International ProgrammingVery GoodLimitedLimitedn/aGoodExcellentLimited
Free Trial (Typical)7 Days7 Days7 Days7 DaysN/a7 Days7 Days
Streaming TV Provider Comparison Chart

Use this link to access the most current version via Google Docs


Streaming TV Provider Reviews

For individual reviews and beginners guides of each streaming provider see the following:

For our latest review of ALL of the Best Streaming TV Providers for 2020 watch this vid…


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Locast.org FREE Live Local TV – Full Review: Save Money, Use Locast!

What is Locast? Locast.org is a not-for-profit organization that provides live, local tv stations to the public. In this article, I’ll give you my review of the Locast TV App and tell you how I am using Locast.org to save money by cancelling my higher priced tv streaming tv apps.


Why Listen to Me?

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!


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What is Locast.org TV?

(From the Locast.org site)

Locast is a public service to Americans, providing local broadcast signals over the Internet in select cities.

How can you watch Locast.org?

  • Visit https://www.locast.org/
  • Sign up online, provide your name and email address, and certify that you live in, and are logging on from, one of the select US cities (“Designated Market Area”).
  • Select among local broadcasters and stream your favorite local station.
  • If you are watching on a computer or mobile device, you can enjoy locast immediately.
  • If you want to watch Locast on your TV then you need to download the Locast app to your smart tv or compatible Digitial Media Player (Firestick, Google Chromecast, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, etc).
  • Visit https://www.locast.org/activate to connect your Locast App to the Locast account you just setup. Once your app is connected then you can watch Locast via the app on your tv.

How does Locast.org work vs regular cable or streaming apps?

Locast.org is a “digital translator,” meaning that Locast.org operates just like a traditional broadcast translator service, except instead of using an over-the-air signal to boost a broadcaster’s reach, Locast streams the signal over the Internet to consumers located within select US cities.

Ever since the dawn of TV broadcasting in the mid-20th Century,non-profit organizations have provided “translator” TV stations as a public service. Where a primary broadcaster cannot reach a receiver with a strong enough signal, the translator amplifies that signal with another transmitter, allowing consumers who otherwise could not get the over-the-air signal to receive important programming, including local news, weather and of course, sports.

Locast.org provides the same public service,except instead of an over-the-air signal transmitter, Locast provides the local broadcast signal via online streaming.

Do you need an antenna to watch Locast?

No.

Do you need the internet to watch Locast?

YES – You need a broadband Internet connection for optimal performance.

Watch can you watch Locast.org on?

You can watch Locast on your laptop, smartphone, or computer connected to the Internet, AND you can watch Locast on your TV via the Locast app downloaded to your smart tv or compatible Digitial Media Player (Firestick, Google Chromecast, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, etc)

Is Locast.org really FREE?

YES, you can watch Locast.org for free, however every 15 minutes there will be a brief ‘ad’ asking you to donate to support Locast.org. Remember Locast.org is a non-profit service. If you don’t mind the brief interruption then you can certainly enjoy Locast.org for free.

That said, for as little as $5/month, you can make a donation to support Locast.org by doing this you will remove the Locast.org ad. That means you can watch Locast.org without being interrupted.

I recommended you make a donation to Locast and thereby remove the interruption AND help keep this amazing service available for all of us.

You can make your donation using this link: https://www.locast.org/donate

IMPORTANT TIP: make sure you make a donation using the same email address that you use to sign in to Locast – this donation association will then remove the ads (it may take up for 24 hours for the donation to register to your email address according to Locast).

What cities in Locast.org available in?

This is the biggest limiting factor. Locast is only available in select markets. Here is a map of the US showing where Locast is located.

Locast.org TV

TIP: if you are not located in one of these cities, you may still be able to watch Locast by using a VPN to ‘update’ your location.


Locast.org TV – The Video Review

In this video, I’ll give you my review of the Locast TV App and tell you how I am using Locast.org to save money by cancelling my higher priced tv streaming tv apps.

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YouTube TV Review, Tips, and FAQs – 2020 Editor’s Choice Award

Are you considering making a switch to cut the cord and use YouTube TV as your streaming service? If so, this article is for you. We’ll tell you the pro’s and con’s of using YouTube TV from a point of view of an actual user.

Great News: Because of it’s industry leading ease of use and great feature set, YouTube TV has earned our 2020 Helpful Dad Editor’s Choice Award as the Best Streaming Service!


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Credibility Notice: I am an average consumer just like you. This is an honest review. I am a real life cord cutter and I’m happy to share my tips with you. Read all about my Cord Cutting experience and get loads of valuable tips. 

I. YouTube TV Video Review

II. YouTube TV FAQs

What is the website for YouTube TV?

https://tv.youtube.com/welcome/

It’s critically important to check if YouTube TV is available in your area because this tv streaming service is NOT currently available throughout the US. Use this link to check your area: https://support.google.com/youtubetv/answer/7068923

How Do I Watch YouTube TV?

Stream with Google Chromecast or download our app on Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox One and supported Samsung and LG TVs. More details here.

Great News – prior to 2019 the Google vs Amazon feud made it impossible to watch YouTube TV on an Amazon Firestick – but that is no longer the case. People like me who use an Amazon Firestick can now watch YouTube TV too. Can you say “Awesome?!””

BONUS – you can also watch YouTube while you’re traveling if you download the YouTube TV app on your mobile device. 

Does YouTube TV offer Different Channel Packages? What Channels are on YouTube TV?

Similar to Hulu Plus, there is only ONE channel package on YouTube TV currently. For $40/month you get 60+ channels DEPENDING ON YOUR AREA.

Here is the current channel lineup for YouTube TV:

YouTube TV Channels

This lack of customization may or may not be a problem for you. If these channels are what you are looking for then YouTube TV is a great option. If you need to be able to customize your tv package then better options may be AT&T Now or Sling TV.

How many screens can I stream on YouTube TV simultaneously?

You can stream YouTube TV on up to 6 devices at the same time. This is far superior to other providers like DirecTV Now, Sling, and Hulu. 

Does YouTube TV have a DVR?

Yes and it’s great!

The DVR on YouTube TV offers UNLIMITED Storage (which is far superior to most other providers) and will save recordings for up to 9 months (which is one of the longest options offered by any online streaming tv provider). You can also fast forward through commercials on your DVR recordings (other tv streaming providers do not always let you do this) – but see the On-Demand problem about this below. Additionally, you can watch your DVR content anywhere in the US.

Does YouTube TV offer On-Demand TV Shows and Movies?

Yes. The content library is ok. You can’t fast forward through on-demand commercials in most cases. And if there is a on-demand recording of a show you recorded on your DVR it will play over your recording which means you may NOT be able fast forward through commercials! This protects Google’s ad revenue which is the lifeblood of their business. 

Does YouTube TV offer Local Channels and Regional Sports Networks?

In the past the major problem with YouTube TV was their local channel availability was not good BUT all that has changed for the better! 

YouTube TV is now one of the best online streaming tv providers for LOCAL news, weather, and sports.

That being said, it is still very important to check the channels that are actually available in YOUR area before you sign up for YouTube TV and find yourself disappointed that your local channels are not there.

Use this link to check in your area: https://support.google.com/youtubetv/answer/7370552?hl=en

Does YouTube TV offer Add-on and Premium Channels like HBO and Showtime?

Currently YouTube TV only offers a few add-on or premium channels and HBO is NOT one of them.

Here is what YouTube TV offers for premium channel add-ons…

TIP: you can get HBO and other premiums as a stand-alone channels on Amazon Prime TV.

What is the User Interface like on YouTube TV? Does YouTube TV have a Channel Guide?

YouTube TV offers a traditional channel guide that most cable tv users will be used to. It is similar to ones offered by Direct TV Now and PlayStation Vue. Here are some screenshots…

Does YouTube TV Offer Promotions for New Subscribers?

You can try YouTube TV Free for 7-14 days on their website depending on their current specials. 

TIP: YouTube TV offers lots of promotions tied in with the purchase of other Google products (Remember Google owns YouTube). Here’s an example of a 2-MONTH Free Trial! https://tv.youtube.com/learn/verizon/

What’s the difference between YouTube TV and YouTube Red?

YouTube TV is a live TV streaming service with major broadcast and popular cable networks. YouTube Red gives you a premium music experience and uninterrupted YouTube—ad free, offline, and in the background.

Both memberships give you access to YouTube Red Originals, but YouTube Red isn’t included in your YouTube TV membership. However, if you are a YouTube Red member, you can watch the YouTube content on YouTube TV without ads.

III. YouTube TV vs Other Streaming TV Options

Are Looking for Comparisons of YouTube vs Sling, ATT Now, Hulu Plus, and other online streaming tv providers? 

Be sure to watch my latest video on this topic:

https://youtu.be/dxbg19CMGP4

IV. YouTube TV – The Bottom Line

A year ago we said that YouTube TV was still too raw for most cord cutters in my opinion, however all that has changed. Because of the updates to their local coverage and all the many benefits that YouTube TV offers like their amazing DVR, great user interface, 6 user accounts, and ease of you, we now that that…

YouTube TV is one of the BEST options for online tv streaming. It should be a TOP CHOICE for people looking to cut the cord and ditch cable tv. 

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Best Streaming TV Provider Sling, Hulu, YouTube TV, ATT TV Now, Fubo, Philo, Pluto

Which Streaming TV Provider is the best? We compare AT&T TV Now, Fubo TV, Hulu with Live TV, Philo TV, Pluto TV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Amazon, & Netflix.

UPDATE: since this article was published there have been changes in the streaming tv app world so we have recorded a new video – you can watch the NEW VIDEO here or continue reading this article (the info is still valuable but may not be as current what’s in the new article).

Original Article…

Want to ditch cable tv and watch tv online? This article and video will help you. We’ll compare all the major streaming tv providers and talk about questions like:

  • What channel packages are available?
  • Is there a DVR?
  • Do they offer a Free Trial?
  • How many streams can you watch at once?
  • Do they have local news and sports?
  • Can you add on premium channels like HBO, Showtime, etc?
  • What about International programming?
  • We talk about all this and more!

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I can Help You…
Hi, I’m Mike, That Helpful Dad. I ditched cable a couple years ago and moved to watching TV online. My reviews and tips will help YOU learn how to stream tv online and save a lot of money. Enjoy!

Best Streaming TV Providers 2019-2020 Video

SKIP AHEAD in this video using this Table of contents:

  • 01:00 Website link for in-depth reviews of individual streaming apps: ThatHelpfulDad.com
  • 02:00 Article: Step-by-Step Guide to Watching TV Online WITHOUT Cable
  • 02:40 AT&T TV Now Review
  • 07:30 FuboTV Review
  • 10:30 Hulu with Live TV Review
  • 13:11 Article: 10 Questions to Ask BEFORE You Cut The Cord
  • 14:14 Philo TV Review
  • 15:00 PlayStation Vue Eulogy
  • 15:50 Pluto TV Review
  • 18:09 Roku Channel Review
  • 19:04 Sling TV Review
  • 23:30 YouTube TV Review
  • 26:15 Amazon Prime Video CHANNELS
  • 27:30 Netflix Review

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