Cable TV continues to lose ground in 2026 as more households switch to IPTV — a flexible, internet-based alternative that delivers live TV, sports, and on-demand content without long-term contracts.

Join the growing club of cord-cutters with cable TV alternatives for sports fans, savings seekers, customized options — and best all-around. Updated for 2026.

Ditch your cable and cut the cords that bind you with these simple live-streaming options.

In today's tech-driven world, on-demand streaming services have become the norm for accessing TV and movies. You can watch a vast catalog by owning a streaming device ...

Hulu + Live TV offers two bundled packages, one with ads for $82.99/month and one without ads for $95.99/month, both including Disney+ and ESPN+. Hulu + Live TV allows users to record live TV with unlimited DVR and offers a live TV guide. Subscribers can ...

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For about a decade, media executives have heavily invested in live sports as the primary value proposition for consumers to keep subscribing to traditional pay television. While tens of millions of Americans have ditched cable for a variety of streaming ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Cable is dying, but it’s a slow death. And — worse — it’s making things very confusing for customers.