5 Awesome Streaming TV Bundles Under $40 A Month

[@FrugalRules]

What’s your favorite personalized bundle to cut streaming costs?

[@RockysFunAndHelpWorld]

I don't know, but an even better bundle for replacing network TV would be Paramount Plus with ads, Peacock with ads, Hulu with ads, and also Netflix or HBO Max and free streaming services like Tubi and Pluto TV. And that comes down to about $36 dollars plus taxes

[@RockysFunAndHelpWorld]

This bundle that i made includes lots of network TV on Hulu, Peacock, and Paramount Plus. Plenty of original series on Hulu, Peacock, Paramount Plus, Netflix or HBO Max, Roku Channel, Tubi, and Amazon Freevee. All of this content is both free and paid. I would say that if you add 3 to 4 paid apps, and all the free streaming services, your paying jst under 40 dollars per month. The bundle that i made up is. This bundle that i made up includes Thousands of movies and TV shows on Hulu, Peacock, Paramount Plus, Netflix or HBO Max, Roku Channel, Tubi, Amazon Freevee, and Pluto TV. It's a pretty good deal for under 40 dollars/month.

[@Rlk-l9x]

I finally cut the cord few days ago! Went from $240 to $105 a month. It’s so liberating!!! This was so helpful as I haven’t subscribed to anything yet.

[@FrugalRules]

That's so awesome! Enjoy those savings! Make sure to take advantage of available free trials to find what works for you. :)

[@spaceghost4474]

This video should be seen by everyone looking to drop cable and start streaming their entertainment. The first thing they need to do is set their streaming budget, THEN find what fits. This will determine whether you will be satisfied with streaming in lieu of cable. Too many people drop cable or satellite and THEN search for streaming services. Regardless of your budget there is something available to you. This is probably as close to true ala carte as we are going to get. IMO the biggest factor is the cost of internet service, which in most cases, costs MUCH MORE than the streaming services you have been discussing. For me, the base for a $40.00 budget would start with Philo tv which carries many of the live channels that I want.

[@FrugalRules]

All excellent points! We agree, we see too many cut then scramble because they don't know what they're going to use to get their channels. Taking advantage of free trials, setting a streaming budget, knowing what you want, etc. beforehand can help you smooth that transition. Yes, the cost of internet is a significant factor in much of this.

[@ryuhayabusa6776]

IMO, the Internet price is only a factor if you strictly use Internet for streaming, which I don't. I cut the cord because I was made aware that apps were cheaper than cable.

[@MrRogermash]

Great advice as always............bundle and churn.Don't be scared to mix it up from month to month as well.

[@FrugalRules]

Yep, exactly! Loyalty often doesn't pay with streaming. :)

[@spaceghost4474]

@@FrugalRules Agreed. Loyalty is a two way street.

[@saraibucciarelli1821]

If you choose the annual plan on peacock and Frndly TV, you can lower your bill even more.

[@ryuhayabusa6776]

EXCELLENT video. For me, it all starts with Philo as a cable replacement, then it's a question of what to add. Sometimes I toss in ESPN+, or the full Disney bundle, or a Netflix plan. Totals $40 or less.

[@FrugalRules]

Thanks! That's definitely a solid choice, and tough to beat on the combined pricing.

[@ryuhayabusa6776]

@@FrugalRules As you predicted (I think), NFL Game Pass has been repackaged as NFL+. I'm relieved that they didn't remove the same-day replays. It's $10, so I still insist that this is the greatest streaming deal for NFL fans. Someone should review it.

[@FrugalRules]

@@ryuhayabusa6776 Yea, that'w what we believed was going to happen. And, glad to see that they didn't change things up too much. We're traveling most of August, so will likely review it in early September. But, we do have a video coming up in a few weeks that'll do a very high-level overview of it. 🙂

[@ryuhayabusa6776]

@@FrugalRules Up to you. I know it's not for everyone. I've chatted with someone who prefers Sunday Ticket, to which I replied, "There's no way I'll pay $70 for a live game when I can pay $10 to see it a few hours later."

[@FrugalRules]

@@ryuhayabusa6776 Yea, our take is Sunday Ticket is great....but it's awfully steep. NFL+ won't be for everyone, but for someone like you who likes it, or someone who travels, you can see the value.

[@shackdaddy7106]

One thing about Paramount+ ,Peacock and Hulu on their ad supported plans there are only ads on the TV shows. Not on their movies and that’s 50% cheaper than their ad free plan. For that bundle you could be under $30 a month. Which is even better.

[@GammerThumbs]

Great video! I have DirecTV stream and only keep it for regional baseball. Here's hoping Bally sports comes out with a streaming plan soon

[@FrugalRules]

Thanks! They did launch an app, called Bally Sports+, for $20 a month. But, it's only in limited areas and only a few MLB teams. They're saying it'll expand come time for NBA season, but time will tell.

[@AngelWindKiller05]

Love your videos 🤓

[@FrugalRules]

Thanks! Always happy to help. 🙂

[@dathyr1]

Thanks for all this information on streaming packages. Question: Does AppleTV+ streaming work on a PC? And how well does it work on the PC? I dont have any Apple devices. Thank you and take care.

[@FrugalRules]

Of course! Great question. We both use MacBooks so haven't used it on a PC. But, from our research it does supposedly work on a PC. They also have a seven-day free trial you can try to test it yourself.

[@Stowbillie]

I have spectrum TV essentials with Internet 500 MB through charter spectrum for only 70 bucks a month.

[@BuddhaBruce]

I need to watch one service for a month then cancel it, pick a new one for the next month...then I only have to pay for one at any time...now that's frugal ✌great videos, thank you

[@Stache987]

My roommate wants MSNBC PBS and TCM occasionally, would be nice to DVR and support 2 sets, any recommendations?

[@FrugalRules]

Are you looking for a live service? That's what we're assuming. :) If that's the case, your options would really be down to DIRECTV STREAM and YT TV as PBS is the issue as it's not on many live services. Out of those two we normally recommend YT TV.

[@Stache987]

@@FrugalRules I'm starting to lean that way, locals are only important for weather alerts, and they aren't good defining our area, channel 7 vhf services cedar rapids, Waterloo and Iowa City, if that's the one with NBC it's a lock in choice, my Wednesday night Chicago PD, MED, FIRE are a must watch

[@chersarijones6234]

Hello I live in a basement apartment in I have trouble with getting all my cell phone calls just imagine me getting antenna I’m going to have to do the last options you provide.

[@robburcham6289]

Another great video by you guys, well done. I'm waiting to see what happens with the HBOmax and Discovery+ merger and how much it will be.

[@FrugalRules]

Thanks! Yea, we're interested to see how merging the two platforms will play out and pricing. We use both services, but know not everyone is that way.

[@yes350yes]

Streaming bundle help is fine but what do you suggest for internet service,, thanks?

[@FrugalRules]

Are you looking for recommendations on what service to pick? Assuming so, that's tough to do as it's largely based on where you live and the services available there.

[@MrStallion777]

Hi again we have charter cable and internet. Bill is now 130 because I turned in cable box. If I get internet only, bill will be about 100. I also have free youtube tv.

[@jimmymejia3153]

Hulu Netflix Amazon paramount Apple TV !

[@FrugalRules]

That's a solid mix!

[@MrModamanReviews]

Netflix Basic is really for people who watch on their phone. Their SD picture on a tv looks bad.

[@FrugalRules]

We actually have the Basic plan, and don't watch on our phones, and find that it depends on what you're watching. If it's something older you'll easily notice it. If it's a newer show/movie it's not really that bad. Assuming you're not a videophile, and need to save money it's an option in our opinion.

[@MrRogermash]

@@FrugalRules I agree that results differ a lot based on the subject matter and quality of upscaling..with new advantages available on new tvs and nvidia shield ai-upscaling makes a big difference.sd looks closer to 720p and 720p closer to 1080p and 1080p closer to 4k with genuinely believable results.

[@FrugalRules]

@@MrRogermash Yep, agreed. We even notice it within series. For example, the first season or two of Seinfeld is not the best in SD on Netflix. But, as you go on in the series it does improve quite a bit. That's on our main TV that's ~ eight to ten years old. We imagine it wouldn't be as stark on a significantly newer TV.

[@down813]

I totally agree... If I were to be watching Netflix only on my phone, then I would go with SD. But if I were to watch it on a 32 inch screen, then it has to be in HD (it's HD or nothing).

[@Stache987]

"All of your local channels for free", IF you didn't have to fight moving the antenna every time you changed to another networks channel, and can't get one networks channel at all it RF's on 7, all 3 channels are 45 miles away in different directions and a 65 mile antenna doesn't do much good in a apartment.

[@FrugalRules]

Yes, we get that it doesn't work for everyone. We're speaking to those who believe they need to have a more expensive live service to get locals or that an OTA is too difficult for them to install. In both cases that's not the case, assuming you can use an OTA where you live. It's an easy way to save $20+ per month, currently, in many cases. :)

[@RJEngle1]

I recently bought a flat antenna and a thick coaxial cable (I saw on different channel if cable is thin you lose ability to pickup channels) and was able to get 75 local channels. I put antenna up high on wall facing south, towards the most television stations. Channels are clear.

[@michaelcrippen3733]

Sling orange is now 40.00 amonth blue is 40.00 a month

[@lzh3131]

No ESPN+ without a tv subscription.