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we currently have Apple TV through Spectrum. If we drop Spectrum will we be able to access live local channels (ABC,CBS, NBC) with Apple TV

We currently have Apple TV+ through Spectrum. If we drop Spectrum will we be able to access live local channels (ABC, CBS, NBC) through Apple TV?

Posted on Mar 16, 2023 5:50 PM

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Posted on Mar 16, 2023 9:01 PM

These channels generally require a TV provider to have access to them. That is their business model.

CBS is a bit special case for this, as you might get access to a local CBS station through (Premium plan) Paramount+.


You can get access to live/linear TV channels through internet streaming TV providers, which might be a good alternative to cable plans. For similarity, they also have packages of channels, so you get much more than you’ll select or want; that part hasn’t changed. you can choose from internet streaming TV providers like Hulu Live, YouTube TV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, Philo TV, FuboTV.

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Mar 16, 2023 9:01 PM in response to GuardianGrandpa

These channels generally require a TV provider to have access to them. That is their business model.

CBS is a bit special case for this, as you might get access to a local CBS station through (Premium plan) Paramount+.


You can get access to live/linear TV channels through internet streaming TV providers, which might be a good alternative to cable plans. For similarity, they also have packages of channels, so you get much more than you’ll select or want; that part hasn’t changed. you can choose from internet streaming TV providers like Hulu Live, YouTube TV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, Philo TV, FuboTV.

we currently have Apple TV through Spectrum. If we drop Spectrum will we be able to access live local channels (ABC,CBS, NBC) with Apple TV

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