Don’t have a YouTube TV subscription yet? Then you’re in luck! Starting this Friday, January 10, the platform is offering new users a free 3-week trial to experience the live TV streaming service.
How to Get a Free Trial on YouTube TV?
You just need to create a new account on the platform. When you subscribe to the basic plan, you’ll receive a 21-day free trial. After this period ends, you’ll pay $59.99 per month for the first three months, saving $69 during that time.
If you’re interested, you’d better hurry up and subscribe, as the offer expires on Sunday, January 12.
What is YouTube TV?
YouTube TV is a live streaming platform that provides access to over 100 TV channels, including broadcast, cable, and regional sports channels. You can watch your favorite shows on any device, such as phones, tablets, computers, and TVs. When you sign up, you get:
- Live TV from major networks
- Live sports
- Popular cable and premium channels
- YouTube Originals
- Trending YouTube videos
- Unlimited DVR space
- Up to 6 accounts for one price
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What Does the Basic YouTube TV Subscription Include?
The basic subscription offers:
- Live TV streaming with over 100 channels
- Cloud DVR with unlimited storage for recording shows
- Simultaneous streaming on three devices at no extra cost
- Up to six user accounts per household
How to Subscribe to YouTube TV
Getting a subscription on YouTube TV is simple; just follow these steps:
- Sign up for YouTube TV: Go to the platform’s website, click the button to start the trial, and log in with your Google account.
- Confirm your home location: Provide your postal code to get access to local channels.
- Customize your subscription: Choose the plan you prefer and confirm the credit card you want to use for monthly payments.
What Additional Channels Are Available on YouTube TV?
- 4K Plus: $9.99 for the first year. Allows you to watch certain YouTube TV content in 4K resolution.
- HBO Max: $15 per month. Includes all HBO content.
- NBA League Pass: $15 per month.
- Sports Plus: $11 per month. Includes NFL RedZone, BeIN Sports, Fox Soccer Plus, Stadium College Sports, VSiN, Outside TV+, PokerGO+, MAVTV, TVG, Stadium, GOLTV, Billiard TV, Sports Grid, and PlayersTV.
- Entertainment Plus: $30 per month. Includes HBO Max, Showtime, and STARZ.
- MLB.TV: $25 per season.
- Showtime: $11 per month. Offers premium movies and series.
- STARZ: $9 per month. Offers premium movies and series.
- Hallmark Movies Now: $6 per month. Includes all Hallmark movies and series.
- Cinemax: $10 per month. Includes premium movies and series.
- EPIX: $6 per month. Offers premium movies and series.
- STARZ+EPIX: $12 per month.
- CuriosityStream: $3 per month. Includes science programs.
- Pantaya: $6 per month. Offers Spanish-language series and movies.
- Fox Nation: $6 per month. The streaming channel from Fox News.
- ScreenPix: $3 per month. Includes classic movies from EPIX.
- AMC+: $7 per month. Includes additional and exclusive AMC content.
- Shudder: $6 per month. Offers horror films, both new and classic.
- Sundance Now: $7 per month. The streaming channel from Sundance Channel.
- Acorn TV: $7 per month. Includes British hits.
- IFC Films Unlimited: $6 per month. Includes the best of indie cinema.
- ALLBLK: $6 per month. Offers content made by and for people of color.
- Docurama: $5 per month. Offers documentaries.
- CONtv: $5 per month. Movies, series, and Comic-Con panels.
- Dove: $5 per month. Offers Christian movies and series.
- Law & Crime: $2 per month. Streams live trials.
- UP Faith & Family: $6 per month. Christian content series and movies.
- Fandor: $4 per month.
- Screambox: $5 per month. Offers horror content.
- Comedy Dynamics: $5 per month. Comedy and independent comedians.
- VSiN: $4 per month. Sports news streaming.
- Outside TV Features: $5 per month. Sports and adventure movies/documentaries.
- The Great Courses: $8 per month.
- MyOutDoorTV: $10 per month. Exclusive series and live events related to hunting and fishing.
- Tastemade+: $3 per month. Content on food, travel, design, and home.
What Live TV Streaming Services Are Available in the United States?
Newer platforms like Apple TV+ and Disney+ have joined established options like Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Netflix, making them some of the top streaming choices for many users.
The prices and features of these platforms vary:
- Amazon Prime Video: Subscription costs $139 per year or $15 per month (with ads). Includes free shipping on Amazon Prime purchases.
- Apple TV+: Subscription costs $99 per year or $10 per month. Offers exclusive and original content, plus sports events.
- Disney+: $8 per month with ads or $14 per month / $140 per year without ads. Includes content from ABC, ESPN, Star Wars, Marvel Studios, Pixar, and 20th Century Studios.
- Hulu: Subscription with ads costs $10 per month or $100 per year, while the ad-free plan costs $19 per month.
- Netflix: Offers an ad-supported plan for $7 per month. The HD plan for up to two screens costs $15.50, while the 4K Ultra HD plan for up to four screens costs $23 per month.
