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Finding cable companies in your area is easy when you enter your ZIP code below. In addition, you can get satellite TV almost anywhere you can put a dish, and live TV streaming services work anywhere with a decent internet connection. There are other alternative TV options available, too.

When picking a TV provider, you’ll want to compare the number of available channels, add-ons like premium channels, monthly cost, hidden fees, contracts and customer service scores. While some cheap plans like Xfinity’s starting plan of $20/mo. sounds terrific, you only get 10+ channels. If you want a deeper channel selection, for example, you’ll want to consider Xfinity’s more expensive plans.

You’ll find a few of the top TV providers in your area below. For more accurate results, clickUpdate location.

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COVID Practices

Unlimited data allowance

AT&T consumer home internet or Fixed Wireless Internet customers can use unlimited internet data through September 30, 2020.

Installation practices

Self-installation is the default installation option when available for customers.

Temporary speed upgrade

Get a temporary speed upgrade to 50 Mbps when you order Cox 10 & 30 Mbps internet plans. Offers valid through June 30, 2020.

Installation practices

Self-installation encouraged. Select your desired installation date, and a Cox representative will call to confirm or reschedule your appointment.

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Installation practices

Safety-first Installation: A Frontier technician will perform your installation with appropriate safety protocols including wearing protective equipment and maintaining social distancing. In taking these precautions, it’s recommended that Frontier customers wear a face mask or face covering for the safety of technicians.

New TV plan

Introducing a new “Local 50” video plan to support contactless installation.

Installation practices

Contactless installation: Mediacom will send an installation kit and a technician to set up a single high-speed data connection, phone, or one local TV channel plan with the help of someone in your home.

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Installation practices

Self-installation is encouraged. For professional installation, contact-free delivery is available for work done outside of the home. For customers moving more than 7 days from the date the order is placed, professional installation is available.

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Installation practices

Free Contactless Delivery: An Xfinity technician will drop-off your equipment with installation instructions, then perform any outside work. Get your installation fees back in a customer credit for a no-charge installation.

Save on fast speed

Order a 200 Mbps internet plan for the same price of a 100 Mbps plan

Installation practices

Self-installation encouraged for qualified orders. For professional installation, select your desired date and it will be held for future installation on a priority basis.

Cable TV breakdowns by provider

Mediacom TV – Best package add-ons

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 03/06/24.

Mediacom TVis available in 22 states. Primary service areas include the Midwest, central U.S. and the Mid-Atlantic.

Optimum TV – Best TV equipment

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 03/06/24.

Optimum TVis available in four states. Primary service areas include the Northeast and greater NYC area.

Spectrum TV – Best for no-contract cable TV

*Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Charter. SPECTRUM TV SELECT SIGNATURE: Standard rates apply after promo period. Surcharges (bdcst surcharge up to $25.75/mo.) extra and subject to change. TV equipment may be required, charges apply. Channel availability based on level of service and not all channels available in all markets or locations. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications.

**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Charter. MI PLAN LATINO: Standard rates apply after promo period. Surcharges (bdcst surcharge up to $25.75/mo.) extra and subject to change. TV equipment may be required, charges apply. Channel availability based on level of service and not all channels available in all markets or locations. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications. 01/31/24

***Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. SPECTRUM TV STREAM/SPECTRUM TV STREAM LATINO: Price and surcharges subject to change. Spectrum Internet required. Channel availability based on level of service and not all channels available in all markets or locations. Additional equipment may be required to access PEG channels. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply.©2024 Charter Communications. 02/28/24

****Offer applicable to Disney+ Basic (With Ads). Must be 18 years of age or older to redeem offer. For existing Disney+ subscribers, this is an offer for an additional Disney+ subscription. This will not replace any existing Disney+ subscription you may already have. Accounts must be managed separately. You must remain on an eligible plan to retain your Disney+ Basic offer. If you cancel your eligible plan or switch to a non-eligible plan, your access to Disney+ Basic will end at the end of your eligible plan. One offer per eligible Spectrum account. Use of Disney+ Basic is subject to the Disney+ Subscriber Agreement. ©2024 Disney and its related entities. 03/06/24

Spectrum TV is available in46 states. Primary service areas include the South, Midwest and West Coast.

Xfinity – Best for cheap cable TV packages

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Prices shown for Northeast region. As of 03/06/24.

Xfinity TVis available in40 states. Primary service areas include the Northwest, Great Lakes area and eastern U.S. Plans vary based on your region.

Cox TV – Best for free HBO

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Last updated 03/06/24.

Cox TVis available in19 states. Primary service areas include the Southwest, central U.S. and the Northeast.

Should you buy cable TV?

If you’re weighing cable TV against other types of home TV service, such as satellite or streaming, you might want to examine the pros and cons of cable TV to see if it may be a better choice over other TV options in your area.

Cable TV pricing and additional fees

Expect to pay more for cable than the listed starting price. Along with taxes and broadcast fees, equipment rentals and add-on packages can add to your monthly cable bill.

• Package pricing: $20-$125/mo. – The rate you pay for a set lineup of channels will vary, but starting prices for cable TV packages can range from $20-$125/mo. depending on the provider.
• Taxes and broadcast/regional sports fees: Varies – These are unavoidable and will vary by location. Broadcast and regional sports fees are costs the provider has to pay to air certain content, which are passed down to the customer and can add $10-$20/mo.
• Add-on packages: $10-$20/mo. each – If you want premium channels, extra sports networks or international channels, you can add individual packages for $10-$20 extra per month, each.
• TV boxes and DVR: $5-$15/mo. per device – Some providers include one TV box with their service, but most will charge you $5 or more a month per device. The cost typically goes up for more advanced equipment that comes with DVR capability.

Cable TV package deals

Check for special offers, like Spectrum’s contract buyout offer, good for up to $500 to help you out of your contract with another provider. Be sure to read the fine print, however, as Spectrum’s buyout offer is only available when you sign up for select TV and internet bundles.

Cox, Verizon, DISH and DIRECTV often bundle premium channels or other streaming services with your package, so always ask about what channel perks come with it.

Bundling TV and internet together is a great way to potentially save on your cable bill. Along with saving you money on your monthly bill and possibly installation costs, bundling could qualify you for extra equipment and package options.

Other common cable TV deals to lookout for are:

• Free equipment
• Free gift cards
• Free installation
• Free subscriptions to other services

Bundling cable TV and internet

One of the best ways to save money on your cable TV bill is to bundle TV and internet together with one provider. Some providers, such as Mediacom and Suddenlink, do not allow customers to buy cable TV without bundling. Here are some of the benefits of bundling your services together:

• Discounts – Although not all, many providers offer discounts when you bundle services together. For some providers, such as Xfinity bundles, the more services you bundle (cable TV, internet, home phone, home security, etc.), the more you save. Many providers, however, are starting to move away from bundle discounts.
• Convenience – The most common reason customers bundle their services is just for the convenience factor. When you have one provider for all of your services, changing your plans, moving or updating your billing preferences is much simpler.
• Promotional offers – Instead of offering a monthly discount, many providers will offer a free subscription to a premium channel or streaming service, or will even provide a VISA Gift Card.

Cable TV FAQs

What is cable TV?

Cable TV uses coaxial cables or, sometimes, fiber optic cables, to send radio frequency signals to your cable box which then turns the signals into the image and audio you get through your television.

Who has the cheapest cable TV plan?

Xfinity offers the cheapest TV package at $20/mo. for 10+ channels.

Why are cable TV providers only in certain areas?

The main reason only certain TV providers are available in your area is to help keep costs low. With all the expenses that come with providing cable TV and internet service, attempting to offer new services where another cable provider is already established would not be cost-effective.

Is it cheaper to bundle cable TV and internet?

Quite often, yes. Most cable TV providers offer price discounts and other incentives, such as equipment upgrades, when you bundle TV and internet together. Call our cable TV and internet experts to hear about special offers from cable TV providers in your area.

Can you get basic cable TV for free?

Yes. One of the best ways to access the major Networks, such as FOX, NBC, ABC, PBS and your local channel, is through installing an HDTV antenna. You can also stream shows for free on many of these major Networks’ websites or by going to TV.com. However, you will probably not be able to stream these shows live like you would be with an HDTV antenna.

How do I know which cable company is in my area?

You can find the cable companies available near you by entering your address or ZIP code in the “Shop TV packages near you” section at the top of this page.