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This subreddit is devoted to discussing any and all copyright-friendly/legal video streaming options that can be used as an alternative to a subscription to cable TV, satellite TV or IP TV. Also welcome are topics centered on "cordshaving," which means reducing your cable/dish subscription, and replacing what you "shave" with streaming options.

According to a July 2012 article at MaineToday.com, "One of the best online forums on the subject is at Reddit.com/r/cordcutting."

  • Welcome to /r/CordCutting, the best Cord Cutting Community on Reddit!
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    This subreddit is devoted to discussing any and all copyright-friendly/legal video streaming options that can be used as an alternative to a subscription to cable TV, satellite TV or IP TV. Also welcome are topics centered on "cordshaving," which means reducing your cable/dish subscription, and replacing what you "shave" with streaming options. Around here, we discuss the latest authorized streaming sources (including Netflix, Amazon and the iTunes Store), the latest Internet TV and set-top devices (including Roku, WD TV Live, Apple TV and Chromecast) and the latest trends for and rumors about legal content in the entertainment industry.

    Why is /r/CordCutting the Best Cord Cutting Subredidt?

    Here at /r/CordCutting, we respect the business that gives us good TV and movies. Ask the people it employs and they'll tell you that making TV and films is a great business to work in. By focusing on content providers and tools that respect copyrights, our aim is:

    © To let redditors know how and where they can enjoy high-quality shows and films in ways that sustain, rather than harm that business.

    © To support the people who work in the business, so they can continue to do their complex and specialized work.

    © To help the TV and movie businesses survive.

    Helpful Subreddits

    Helpful sites for legal cordcutting

    http://www.canistream.it/ is a handy site you can use to find out whether specific TV shows and movies are available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Crackle, YouTube and EPIX.

    http://watchlegit.com/ is a site with a slick interface, which can tell you whether a show/movie you want to stream is available on Netflix, Amazon or iTunes.

    http://cordcutting.com/roku-channels/ A complete list of public Roku channels, updated daily.

    http://untangle.tv Tell the site what you watch and how you watch it. Its cord cutting wizard analyzes your info. Buy only what you need and save money.

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    Cheapest/Best way to watch the premier league using a VPN?

    Hey!

    As the title says, looking for a method to watch the premier league using a VPN at an affordable price.

    I’m currently based in the UK and it’s just really overpriced with Sky Sports + TNT.

    What services are there which stream in 1080p with English commentary that will have all the games?

    0 Comments
    2024/10/06
    11:19 UTC

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    What are the best things to watch on Hulu, Tubi TV or Pluto TV (channels or streaming) at this moment?

    7 Comments
    2024/10/06
    03:51 UTC

    8

    2024 Roku Ultra

    When Roku announced the 2024 Roku Ultra I knew I just had to get it. So I got my 2024 Roku Ultra and Roku claimed it was 30% faster than the 2022 Roku Ultra (which I absolutely love and is my favorite streaming device) and the 2024 Roku Ultra is definitely and noticably faster than the 2022 Roku Ultra. It's faster, still just as easy to use easy to use and just works.

    So now the 2024 Roku Ultra is my favorite streaming device

    It comes with the Roku voice remote pro 2nd gen. It does hands free commands, lost remote finder, has a programmable button, a guide button, backlit buttons and is rechargeable. Now I used to say that the original Roku voice remote pro was the best remote ever and didn't think Roku could make it better and they did. The Roku voice remote pro 2nd gen is the best remote ever. Amazing!

    The 2024 Roku Ultra is definitely worth getting.

    4 Comments
    2024/10/05
    05:46 UTC

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    College football?

    What sites are there for watching College football? Preferably sites that have archived games like mlb.tv?

    1 Comment
    2024/10/01
    02:35 UTC

    5

    Sling FreeStream adds channels

    They finally added all if not most of the History and A&E channels like Home.Made.Naiton, Crime 360, Modern Marvels, Ice Road Truckers, Deal Zone and Toque

    1 Comment
    2024/09/26
    14:13 UTC

    9

    CHSN OTA

    Bought this RCA OTA antenna from Amazon. It came in today. I hooked it up to my Roku TV in the basement, put the antenna by a window, scanned for channels and found 62.2 and 62.3 on the first scan.. Ready to drop the puck on the Blackhawks season.. LETS GOOOOO!!!!

    1 Comment
    2024/09/22
    00:40 UTC

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    Early I know, but what’s the best way to watch the Super Bowl 2025?

    Cut my cable and am just on WiFi and do not want to go the YTTV, Hulu live or others permanently.

    Happy to do a trial if available.

    OTA doesn’t catch Fox, unfortunately, where it will be broadcast.

    8 Comments
    2024/09/21
    15:27 UTC

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    Has Anyone Canceled YouTube TV and Found One They Liked Better

    I’m trying to boycott Google products, and I’m curious if anyone’s found a service as good or better than YouTube TV in their opinion?

    The only requirements as far as channels go would be the 4 main local channels, ABC, CBS, NBC, & FOX • the 3 main cable news stations, CNN, MSNBC, & FOX • and the NFL Network

    I also want to be able to record shows.

    15 Comments
    2024/09/19
    08:47 UTC

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    What were you surprised to see playing on Pluto TV?

    For me it's the Chappelle's Show, which I'm watching now. What about you?

    5 Comments
    2024/09/18
    06:43 UTC

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    Iqtv ??

    👀👀 reliable quality service working for a Roku stick. Thanks in advance

    0 Comments
    2024/09/18
    00:01 UTC

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    Where can I watch deferred or download the Futsal World Cup matches?

    Hello. My question is as simple as that. I would love to watch the Futsal World Cup matches but can not watch them live. Is there a place where I can download them or watch them deferred?

    I don't care about the language... just the matches.

    0 Comments
    2024/09/16
    16:23 UTC

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    Roku did something

    I have a Roku TV and hooked an indoor antenna right next to my window like last year. It didn't even have to go thru Roku ar all. If usually had good connection to CBS and Fox. I had to keep my antenna somewhere near the window facing the tower. Now that option isn't available. Everything goes through Roku? Did. Roku change something?

    2 Comments
    2024/09/15
    20:33 UTC

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    Emmy viewing?

    Emmys are on tonight. Is there a way to view them today?

    I believe Hulu are streaming them tomorrow anyway but any live?

    Have internet and apps; Hulu/Paramount plus.

    But not YTTV or the other bigger services.

    Edit: should’ve mentioned I have an antenna that doesn’t catch abc as people quite rightly, suggested an antenna.

    10 Comments
    2024/09/15
    17:46 UTC

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    How to watch UFC streams without paying the full PPV price

    UFC events are exciting, but from what I noticed, the high cost of Pay-Per-View (PPV) can be a barrier for many fans. Fortunately, there are more affordable ways to cordcut UFC streams. In this post, I’ll go over two of the best options to stream UFC legally and affordably, no matter where you are.

    • UFC Fight Pass from Brazil

    If you want a budget-friendly way to access UFC streams, the UFC Fight Pass in Brazil offers a solid deal. Starting at just R$29,90/month, which comes out to around $3, it’s one of the cheapest ways to watch. Even if you're not located in Brazil, you can sign up using a non-Brazilian credit card, giving you access to live events at a great price.

    • Mola.tv for UFC PPV and Fight Night

    Mola.tv is another excellent option for those who want to watch UFC events without paying full price. This Indonesian streaming service offers UFC PPV main card fights and UFC Fight Night events for as low as $3 per month. However, it's only available in Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia. To access it from outside these regions, you will need to use a VPN to bypass geographical restrictions.

    VPN Recommendations

    To access those UFC streams I’ve mentioned, you’ll need a VPN, unless you live in Brazil, Malaysia or Singapore. Both NordVPN and Surfshark are known to work well for this purpose.

    If you’re considering NordVPN, you can use the coupon code offer for a discount, or if you prefer Surfshark, the code redditspecial will also give you a great deal (codes were taken from Reddit).

    Using these options, don’t pay full price and keep up with all the action with trusty streams.

    18 Comments
    2024/09/12
    11:15 UTC

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    Finally did it....

    We recently moved to a new spot and we finally decided to ditch the cable line. We are running our smart TV with AT&T Fiber for online contents and bought a good quality HD antenna to help with the local channels. Still getting adjusted but knowing I won't have to shell out obnoxious amount for cable is great thing!

    2 Comments
    2024/09/10
    16:10 UTC

    3

    Baseball

    All I want to do is watch a game of baseball. We moved and cut the chord, and I got YouTube TV, but there are no games on! How do I watch a game?

    14 Comments
    2024/08/28
    03:18 UTC

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    Need to replace YouTubeTV

    I just made my most recent payment and it’s now $78!!!! For the most part I watch very little on it. My wife likes The Bachelor and a few shows on the local stations. I get Netflix thru my T-Mobile account and Prime thru Amazon. I need a way to get rid of YouTube but be able to watch Fox News and ABC CBS Not big on the antenna since I can’t record

    Any suggestions on a plan to accomplish this?

    20 Comments
    2024/08/26
    00:38 UTC

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    Would an indoor HD antenna work for me?

    https://www.rabbitears.info/searchmap.php?request=result&study_id=1482936

    Looks like the signal strength is not excellent in my location.

    Which antenna would you recommend?

    1 Comment
    2024/08/22
    15:18 UTC

    3

    How much is the Telemundo App By Itself?

    Hi guys. I'd like to know how much is the Telemundo App by Itself. I want to add it to my roku

    29 Comments
    2024/08/21
    00:20 UTC

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    Binge shows on Frndly TV?

    I have tried the 7 day free trial I never could find a way to just set it to binge a specific show on my DVR recordings. Every time I tried to binge a show the DVR may show the next episode then after that it would just show me some random content that I recorded is there any way to change this?

    0 Comments
    2024/08/18
    14:33 UTC

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    need antenna recommendation

    what would everyone recommend that would be a significant upgrade from the clearstream 2 max that i currently use? something that is good for indoor/outdoor since i live in a small studio apartment where my lease states that the antenna must be indoors

    4 Comments
    2024/08/12
    17:03 UTC

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    How I’ll watch Premier League streams (legal ways)

    I've been following the Premier League closely for several seasons and am getting ready for the new one starting on August 16th. Here’s a rundown of the best LEGAL options available for streaming EPL matches without breaking the bank.

    Where to watch Premier League

    RegionServiceCostFree trial?
    UKSky SportsSubscription required7 days
    Amazon Prime Video£9/month30 days
    USPeacock Premium$5.99/month7 days
    CanadaFubo25 CAD/month7 days
    FranceCanal+28 EUR/month7 days
    IndonesiaVidio£1.74/month-

    Quick Guide to Accessing Premier League Streams

    Some services aren’t available in your Canada, so use a VPN. This way you’ll be virtually placing yourself in a country where your desired streaming service is available.

    Some VPN suggestions that worked for streaming:

    1. Surfshark (affordable and has unlimited connections if you wish to stream via various devices); discount - sharkreddit
    2. NordVPN (highly rated and has the best speeds for streaming)
    3. PureVPN (secure)

    The majority of the premium VPNs should help bypass the geo-blocks. In case it’s your first time doing that, you can check for some options on the VPN comparison table (not mine, collected by other Reddit users, but seems like a good asset).

    Premier League schedule and upcoming matches

    You can find the full schedule and upcoming matches on the official Premier League website for your convenience: https://www.premierleague.com/fixtures

    Enjoy the EPL games, everyone!

    11 Comments
    2024/08/08
    08:28 UTC

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    Any chance this connects to an outdoor antenna?

    Previous owners also had a satellite dish so could be related to that. I haven’t seen an obvious antenna, but my roofline is kinda funky.

    6 Comments
    2024/07/28
    20:22 UTC

    4

    Best streaming Live TV

    I have a 4K Dolby Atmos/Vision TV

    I haven’t had cable in over a decade and have been you using streaming services to watch tv

    But I know Olympics this weekend will be on streaming live

    I have found two services so far that offer live television in 4K YouTube TV and fuboTV

    Can anyone help me out and tell me which one is the better service for watching the Olympics in 4K

    or is there another service for streaming that’s even better?

    Thanks in advance for anyone that replies :)

    12 Comments
    2024/07/25
    00:38 UTC

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    Looking At Cord Cutting but So Far Nothing Beats Cable + Tivo :(

    Am I missing a combo of services that would be cheaper than Spectrum/Tivo which is about $95/month? And gives me this:

    1. Broadcast channels.
    2. Turner Classic movies.
    3. Must be able to DVR whatever I want.
    4. Must be able to fast forward through commercials on DVRed shows.
    5. No fucking ads on my screen ever.

    Nothing else needed or desired. I DVR shows to skip commercials, never watch them live.

    NOPE: Roku now has ads on your home screen, Video ads. Also, people say now that it's very hard to fast forward through commercials since it only goes 15 seconds at a time. So this is not viable for me.

    NOPE: You tube TV has unskippable commercials and other types of intrusive ads even when DVRed.

    NOPE: SlingTV -- Fast forwarding is buggy and limited to 15 seconds.

    Hulu Live Ad Free is virtually the same cost as Spectrum Cable. I'd have to use Hulu through Apple TV like I do now, but the Apple TV remote is such crap that I do not enjoy the experience. Also, DVR erases stuff after 9 months.

    Alas, my best ad free and fast forwarding options are Spectrum Cable with a TIVO. No other combo comes close in terms of interface usability and ad avoidance and best DVR options. I wish it weren't so expensive!

    Am I missing a combo that would be cheaper than Spectrum/Tivo? Which is about $95/month.

    30 Comments
    2024/07/23
    01:18 UTC

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