DirecTV offers signature streaming packages, and its basic plan starts at $90 a month with fees (without the promo rates). YouTube TV, Sling, Fubo and Hulu Plus Live TV's plans all cost more, affecting the value of these services based on their channel lineups. With channel losses and price hikes, some of services may seem less appealing.

HBO Max first hinted at bringing curated channels to its streaming service last year, when it launched always-on channels that mirror the content playing on its linear HBO channels. These new channels are available to all users on adult profiles from the “channels” rail on the homepage.

Popular streaming apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+ all deliver tons of great movies and TV shows, but the cost can make snagging every service more expensive than you’re comfortable with. That’s where free advertising-supported ...

In Q3 2017, MoffettNathanson reported that pay TV gained 318,000 net new subscribers. But since then, the industry’s subscriber count has been declining, with 1,045,000 customers in Q2 2025, as depicted in the graph below.

YouTube TV is fully embracing the popularity and whimsy of its “Enjoy the zen” ad breaks (literally) with a dedicated channel. When there isn’t an ad, YouTube TV will occasionally play a moment of zen. It cycles through various nature moments and ...

There are a million ways to get information on the weather these days. Windows, for one. Computers for another. Random people on Instagram and TikTok who suddenly are experts in meteorology for a third. But for a lot of folks, it’s still all about The ...

Thomas J Catalano is a CFP and Registered Investment Adviser with the state of South Carolina, where he launched his own financial advisory firm in 2018. Thomas' experience gives him expertise in a variety of areas including investments, retirement ...

What is Tennis Channel 2? Introduced in March 2022, Tennis Channel 2 is delivering live ATP and WTA tennis each week to more than 100 million homes. With its own set of commentators and studio analysts, it presents the sport in a different way than Tennis ...

A standout channel lineup and user-friendly features make YouTube TV a top live TV streaming service, but its value isn't what it used to be.

Jason Fernando is a professional investor and writer who enjoys tackling and communicating complex business and financial problems. Natalya Yashina is a CPA, DASM with over 12 years of experience in accounting including public accounting, financial ...