The Best Streaming Services
There are more options than ever when it comes to streaming. The only hard part is deciding which streaming option works best for your family’s movie and TV tastes. Several popular streaming platforms that MTA Solutions customers enjoy without interruptions, thanks to our high-speed broadband internet, include the following.
Apple’s very own streaming app featuring new and classic movies and TV shows alike, all available for streaming or downloading for offline viewing.
On-demand TV, unlimited DVR, 70+ top channels all in one place. It’s a great way to watch the most popular shows and classic movies alike without having to deal with multiple subscriptions.
Disney+ is widely regarded as one of the best streaming services for families, and for good reason. A subscription lets you enjoy all the Disney classics as well as Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and other beloved franchises.
You can get a standalone subscription to Disney+ plus add-ons like Hulu and ESPN+ access.
One of the largest streaming services on the planet, Hulu has a massive catalog of both original and exclusive content, including Shōgun and The Bear.
Hulu is available as a standalone service or with add-ons and bundles with like Disney+, ESPN+, Max, Cinemax, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and STARZ.
Sling TV is the live TV streaming service. Access live sports, news, and 30+ other channels that give your family access to thousands of shows and films that you can access at any time or watch later with Cloud DVR.
Sports fans who want to watch all the must-see live sports events need ESPN+. ESPN+ is available as a standalone subscription service or as part of a Disney bundle.
Netflix is the platform that’s become synonymous with streaming. It has stayed at the top of the streaming game thanks to its competitive prices and diverse content library, including originals like Arcane and classics like Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Owned by Warner Bros., Max offers a wide library of original content as well as content from other catalogs, including Discovery, Comedy Central, Food Network, CNN, and more.
Max is available as a standalone service, but you can also bundle it with Hulu and Disney+ for extra savings.
Also owned by Warner Bros., Discovery+ is for viewers who enjoy educational programming. Its content library includes content from the likes of Animal Planet, Food Network, TLC, and Travel Channel.
Amazon Prime Video has a host of critically acclaimed original series like Invincible, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and The Man in the High Castle as well as streaming for live events.
Owned by NBC Universal, Peacock offers a wide range of both original programming as well as content from other libraries, which means Peacock subscribers get access to quality content like Yellowstone, George Lopez, and Everybody Hates Chris.
Paramount+ has a diverse library of content from the likes of Comedy Central, MTV, BET, Nickelodeon, and more along with live news from CBS local channels.
The Roku Channel is the streaming platform that offers original programming and live channels from other networks alike. With add-on subscriptions like BET+, MGM+, STARZ, and AMC+, The Roku Channel offers a high degree of personalization.
AMC is well-known for its award-winning TV series like Breaking Bad, but it’s making a name in the streaming world too for its streaming platform that offers quality content at affordable monthly prices.
Live TV from 100+ channels like CBS, NBC, Fox, and more are available through YouTube TV, giving cord cutters the channels they want without the hassle of cable subscriptions.
After merging with Funimation, Crunchyroll is now the undisputed champion of online anime streaming. This platform lets you watch and download anime on smart TVs, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices, with apps for both Android and iOS devices.
Lots of free streaming services don’t offer quality content. That’s not the case with Tubi. Tubi gives subscribers access to in-demand content like Gossip Girl, Empire, Wonder Woman, Scandal, and IT.
Sports fans will love FuboTV, which offers channels that are all about your favorite live sports events (as well as some other family favorites, like Disney Jr.). Add-ons like family share, RAI Italia, and more are also available.
DirecTV made the move to streaming with DirecTV Stream in 2016, offering a wide range of channels to subscribers similar to their satellite TV services.
Live and on-demand TV from over 50 channels at a low price makes Frndly TV a competitive choice for households who want their favorite cable channels without the hassle of cable.
Classic TV series like The Andy Griffith Show, popular blockbusters like John Wick, beloved sitcoms like The King of Queens, and live TV access is what a free Pluto TV subscription offers viewers.
From The Beverly Hillbillies to Mega Shark vs Crocosaurus, Crackle has it all, and it has it for free.
From Amazon comes the free streaming service Amazon Freevee, formerly IMDb TV. It’s available as an app on Roku devices and Amazon Fire TVs.
Over one hundred apps. Hundreds of channels. Thousands of movies. That’s what comes with Xumo, the free ad-supported streaming service from Comcast and Charter Communications.
Live local news for US Americans is what the NewsON app is all about. It offers viewers access to local news channels so they can stay up to date with what’s happening in their area.
Formerly known as VUDU, Fandango at Home offers a wide library of premium paid content as well as free ad-supported releases.
Paramount+ with SHOWTIME features original shows, thrilling documentaries, and popular franchises alike. Except for “live TV & a few shows,” Paramount+ with SHOWTIME has no ads. In addition to SHOWTIME’s library of content, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers also get access to live local CBS stations as well as content from the NFL on CBS & UEFA Champions League.
STARZ is Lionsgate’s streaming platform. It’s the first place people can watch new theatrical releases from both Lionsgate and Universal Pictures. Subscribers also get access to a robust library of content, which includes popular franchises and original programming alike.
Formerly known as Epix, MGM+ offers viewers content from libraries owned by MGM, Paramount Pictures, and more. That means MGM+ subscribers get access to beloved content like the Rock, Creed, and Robocop franchises.
Die-hard movie buffs will appreciate The Criterion Channel’s library of “important classic and contemporary films,” from restored classic movies from the 1930s to recent art house films. In addition to a permanent collection of movies, The Criterion Channel also offers a rotating lineup of films and original documentaries.
Shudder is the streaming service tailor-made for fans of horror, with a library collection that includes classic slashers like Halloween as well as new psychological thrillers like V/H/S/94.
Best Internet Connection for Streaming
Nothing ruins movie night more than buffering. Get video streaming services without interruptions in even the most remote Alaskan locations with MTA Solutions. We’re the locally managed internet service provider offering fast and reliable home phone and internet services for Alaskans, so they can stream freely across all their streaming devices with a dedicated internet line.
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