Just an occasional TV watcher? This post is part of a Denver Post series on TV options today — from new and existing companies. The stories may be updated over time. Read the series at dpo.st/tvtoday or “Cable TV, satellite, streaming: See your options, lower your bill”
With the rise of new TV services, we thought it was darn well time to take a look at what plans work best for different customers. This is part of an ongoing series to help readers figure out if these real-life TV plans from local TV providers and online video services might better fit your lifestyle.
Hulu still offers many TV shows for free. Like these ones.
Customer: No, seriously, I’m really on a budget
There’s no sense in a monthly TV plan. Plenty of full episodes from major networks are free or pay-per-episode online at Hulu, TV channels’ websites and iTunes.
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If you want to watch on a TV, a streaming device, such as a Roku, Amazon Fire TV or Apple TV. These petite computers turn channels into apps, like on an iPad. They have helped Netflix (), ($99/year) and ($7.99/month and includes commercials) thrive and attract millions of video subscribers. If you don’t mind watching TV shows after everyone else, these sites often offer access to last year’s season.
Some TV channels stream full episodes free on these devices, notably A&E, PBS and PBS Kids. While other “free” channels — History, Comedy Central and CBS, to name a few — only are free if you already have a separate pay TV subscription.
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