The speaker reviews major live TV streaming services, starting with YouTube TV, highlighting pros like a well-rounded channel lineup and unlimited Cloud DVR storage. YouTube TV is pricey, lacks single episode recording, and delays updates. Hulu Live offers Disney bundle, similar channels, limited streams, and a subpar user experience. DirecTV Stream provides regional sports, loose streaming limits, and cable-like interface, but cancellation requires contacting customer service. Fubo offers regional sports but lacks key channels and has an additional fee. Sling TV offers cheaper plans, limited local coverage, and fewer channels, while Philo focuses on entertainment channels. Friendly TV is the most affordable option with basic features and entertainment channels. For detailed information, the user can refer to an article on michaelsaves.com or email the speaker for personalized recommendations.
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1. The speaker has been assisting people with cable cutting since 2016.
2. They discuss pros and cons of major live TV services, starting with YouTube TV.
3. YouTube TV is praised for its channel lineup, Cloud DVR, no contracts, and user experience.
4. YouTube TV's cost has doubled since its 2017 launch, now over 70 dollars a month.
5. YouTube TV's DVR records all episodes in a series, making management difficult.
6. YouTube TV's updates are slow to be received by users after announcements.
7. Hulu Plus Live TV is presented as an alternative with a similar monthly price and channel lineup.
8. Hulu Live includes the entire Disney bundle and offers options for DVR recordings.
9. Hulu Live does not offer a free trial and has limitations on streaming devices and user experience.
10. DirecTV Stream offers various plans, including regional sports networks in most plans.
11. DirecTV Stream has loose streaming limits and a cable-like look and feel.
12. fubo TV includes regional sports networks but has an additional regional sports fee.
13. fubo TV is criticized for missing key channels like TBS, TNT, and CNN.
14. sling TV offers cheaper plans but lacks complete local coverage and Cloud DVR storage.
15. sling TV is recommended for those not reliant on local channels or news.
16. Philo is a more affordable live TV service focused on entertainment and lifestyle networks.
17. Philo lacks news, sports, and local channels, but offers unlimited Cloud DVR storage.
18. Friendly TV is mentioned as an even cheaper live TV option with over 40 channels.
19. Friendly TV is recommended for entertainment-focused viewers.
20. Friendly TV has an annual payment option and a Classic Plan with Cloud DVR storage.
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