Many streamers have been in search of a new local channel source since Locast ceased operations in The good news is that there are several viable alternatives. For many people, the only way to fully recreate the local channel experience that you get from cable is to sign up for a live TV streaming service.
Home Streaming TV. If you live nearby, you may need an antenna that reaches only miles. Updated September 16, Illustration: iStock. More on TV Antennas. Here's How to Rescan. James K. Willcox I've been a tech journalist for more years than I'm willing to admit. Sharing is Nice. Yes, send me a copy of this email. All of these provide the local channels in most areas — some you may not even know about! People normally think of Netflix and Hulu when it comes to streaming services. And in this field, the biggest thing that separates services is their support of local channels.
All you need is an internet connection. And along with the local channels, you get a bunch of premium cable channels with these subscriptions. This is why local network affiliates may only be available in some areas but not in others. Additionally, each streaming service must have a contract with the local channel. This is why some are missing nationwide or in a particular location. For example, Sling TV offers relatively few local channels but this allows them to keep their prices down.
All but Vidgo support Samsung smart TVs. They also provide regional sports networks RSNs. They also offer The CW widely. DirecTV Stream also offers upper-level plans.
Hulu Live TV probably offers the best local channel line-up of any of the streaming services. There are two ways to stream local channels live with Sling TV:. However, they have several packages with local channels from different areas outside the US.
Like most low-cost streaming services, Vidgo offers little local coverage. But they do offer ABC and Fox. Fox is available in the top 10 media markets and ABC is available in 9 of the top Using an over-the-air OTA antenna is often the first cord-cutting measure people try when they look to end their cable subscriptions.
It is the one way to get truly free TV and save money even compared to bargain streaming services. There are several antennas to choose from if you want to use one to stream local channels. Enter your address in the box below and click Go! The DTV coverage map will list all stations in your area.
Viewers may contact their local stations with additional questions; click on the link to a station's public inspection file for contact information in you have questions about a specific station.
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