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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Pokémon YouTuber SplashPlate has finally gotten his channel back after AI moderation banned him when another creator stole his content.

It’s official: Black News Channel is now theGrio. After the acquisition last month of Black News Channel by Allen Media Group, which owns theGrio, Byron Allen’s company hopes to mark a bold new era for Black-owned media. The programming transition ...

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 ...

It's no wonder that Hallmark is the channel marketed toward wholesomeness. Prior to its official launch in 2001, the network was owned and operated by a number of faith-based companies. Today, although its programming isn't specifically religious,