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The Rise of Streaming TV<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n I started \u201cstreaming\u201d more than ten years ago when I got a Roku streaming device for my birthday. The streaming world was very different then. Netflix was the king of streaming apps and while there were others, they weren\u2019t very good. The streaming world has changed. \u00a0Now there are dozens of free streaming apps some offering hundreds of thousands of titles in every genre you can imagine.<\/span><\/p>\n Streaming TV has become increasingly popular in recent years, as more and more people cut the cord on traditional cable and satellite TV subscriptions. There are now dozens of different streaming services available, offering a wide variety of content, from movies and TV shows to live sports and news.<\/span><\/p>\n I\u00a0 spend much more time watching streaming TV than I do watching cable TV. I would say I watch streaming TV about 80% of the time. The only reason I still have cable is so I can watch the Cleveland Guardians games. Just recently Fubo TV announced I can watch the Guardians there. So, I might just cut that expensive cable cord for good.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are some of the top FREE streaming apps<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Streaming apps that are not free<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n We listed a few of the many available free streaming apps. With so many options to choose from, there is sure to be a free streaming service with the content you are looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n But if you\u2019re looking for even more content, there are dozens of streaming services that are not free, like Netflix, Amazon Prime TV, Disney +, Hulu, Paramount +, Peacock (which has a limited free tier), and many others. See this page<\/a> for an in-depth look at some of these cable TV replacements that will allow you to cut the cord and save money. <\/span><\/p>\n Of the paid services Amazon Prime may be the biggest value because it has a huge selection of content plus Prime members get free shipping on every order and a lot of other perks. See this review<\/a> to learn more about Amazon Prime.<\/span><\/p>\n There are even streaming apps that can totally replace your cable or satellite TV provider and save you money<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n There are even services that can come close to replacing your cable TV provider’s offerings. Services like Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and many others. None of these services have contracts so you\u2019re free to change services anytime you like. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You’ll need a streaming device<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n To install streaming apps you\u2019ll need a streaming device. Most apps can be used on the Roku Player, Amazon Firestick, Chromecast with Google TV, Apple TV, and others. \u00a0You can buy one of these devices for less than $30. See this page for more information<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n If you have a \u201cSmart TV\u201d the streaming device is built in. Most Smart TVs come with a wide variety of streaming apps pre-installed and also give you the option of installing additional streaming apps \u2013 as well as the option to remove streaming apps you don\u2019t want.<\/span><\/p>\n And\u2026 you\u2019ll need a fast internet connection<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Most ISPs (Internet Service Providers) these days are offering internet connection speeds that support streaming TV. To stream in high definition you\u2019ll need speeds over 5 Mbps and to stream 4K you\u2019ll need speeds of at least 16 Mbps. Luckily, most providers now offer speeds over 5 Mbps.<\/span><\/p>\n You can test your internet speed here<\/a> or here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are some of the benefits of streaming TV:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n If you are looking for a way to watch TV without cable or satellite, then streaming TV is a great option for you. With streaming TV. you can watch what you want, whenever you want.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Rise of Streaming TV I started \u201cstreaming\u201d more than ten years ago when I got a Roku streaming device for my birthday. The streaming world was very different then. Netflix was the king of streaming apps and while there were others, they weren\u2019t very good. 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