How To Get Fox News For Free

How to Watch Fox News Without Cable

If you've decided to cut your cable bill, you'll be happy to read that you can get access to Fox News without cable. You'll still have to pay to watch Fox News but you won't pay as much if you get it through a skinny bundle streaming service. These monthly subscriptions package a number of channels together which makes each cheaper than they would be through cable. You've got quite a lot of choice if you decide to go this way, including Fubo TV, YouTube TV, Hulu, and PlayStation Vue, but which is best for you?

DirecTV

You can now get access to Fox News through DirecTV as part of their $35 a month "Live a Little" package. Fox News is one of 60 channels offered with the package which can be streamed on two devices simultaneously. If you're a news junky, this is the ideal package for you as it comes with 12 news channels. You'll get CNN, Bloomberg, MSNBC, One American News, Weathernation along with the Fox News Channel. You'll also get big networks including ABC, AMC, CBS, and Fox, and nine sports channels including ESPN, NBCSN, and Fox Sports 1.

YouTube TV

YouTube TV is one of the newest offerings but it's expanding rapidly so it's now available in 30 metropolitan areas. The flat $35 a month fee matches the cost of DirecTV but you only get access to 40 channels through YouTube so why should you consider it? Although there are fewer news channels, YouTube TV offers the best DVR on the market. You can record as much as you like, which is stored in the cloud for nine months. You can stream three rather than two devices but it can't be streamed through Amazon Fire TV, Roku, or Apple TV.

PlayStation Vue

The best thing about PlayStation Vue is that you can stream through five devices at once. For a large family that might be the only selling point needed, but if you're into news, you'll be disappointed to read that you get fewer news channels than other providers offer. If channels like BBC America, CNBC, Fox Business, and Fox News will give you all the news you'll ever need, maybe PlayStation Vue is the right package for you. The unlimited cloud-based DVR should make up for the lack of news channels, as should the fact you can stream on five devices simultaneously.

Hulu

A week's free trial might be long enough to get you hooked on Hulu With Live TV. You'll get access to 55 channels which can be streamed on two devices. A great selection of news channels will also hook you in. Along with Fox News you get Fox Business, CNBC, CNN, ESPNEWS, and MSNBC. For the basic $39.99 a month package you also get access to all of Hulu's VOD content, and you can record 50 hours of content. You can get 200 hours of content if you're willing to pay an additional $14.99 a month.

Which is Best?

Each provider has priced their basic packages within $5 of each other so the price isn't a reason to choose one over another. Your own circumstances need to be evaluated before you pick a TV package. If you need to stream over multiple devices at the same time, the PlayStation Vue package, which has a five-device limit, is the best option. If not, YouTube TV is the best service at this time thanks to a fantastic DVR. If you can?t get YouTube TV in your area, opt for Hulu With Live TV.