How to Get Some of the Best TV Streaming Services FREE

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We investigated the best TV streaming service options available so you can ditch cable and save!

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Did you know that many memberships, subscriptions, and other paid services come with one or more popular streaming plans for FREE? Keep reading to find out if you may be eligible for free or discounted TV streaming services through another membership you already have!

And if you’re just looking to reduce or replace your hefty cable bill, you’ll find all the best current TV streaming service deals available below.


1. Amazon Prime Video has thousands of movies, TV shows, and high-profile Amazon Originals.

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Amazon Prime Video w/ Ads
$8.99/month or FREE for Amazon Prime members

How to get a discounted Amazon Prime Video subscription:

  • Students and young adults (ages 18–24) can access Amazon Prime Video via their discounted Amazon Prime for Young Adults subscription for just $7.49/month or $69/year.
  • Qualifying government assistance recipients can access Amazon Prime Video via their discounted Prime Access account for just $6.99/month.

2. A Hulu/Disney+ bundles gives you tons of streaming choices.

Disney + Hulu displayed on tv screen in living room

Hulu & Disney+
Just $11.99/month

How to get a FREE or discounted Hulu, Disney+, or ESPN+ subscription:

  • Select T-Mobile customers qualify for a free Hulu account (with ads).
  • Select Verizon Home Internet Plans come with 12 months of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ (all with ads). After that, it’s only $12/month for all three (regularly $21.99)!
  • Kroger Boost annual members get their choice of Hulu, Disney+, or ESPN+ (all with ads).
  • College and graduate students can score a Hulu subscription for just $6.49/month.

3. Some of the best TV shows are only on HBO Max.

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HBO Max with Ads
Just $10.99/month for 12 months

Limited-time offer – ends 12/1. Renews at $10.99/month. Available for new and returning customers via hbomax.com and through the following participating subscription providers: Apple, Google Play, Roku, Samsung, and Xumo, and new HBO Max customers via Amazon Fire. 

How to get a FREE HBO Max subscription:


4. Frndly TV has 50+ live TV channels including Hallmark, The Weather Channel, and more!

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Frndly TV Basic
From $8.99/month

5. Get unlimited access to over 70,000 episodes with Discovery+.

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Discovery+ with Ads
Just $6.99/month

Discovery+ Ad-Free
Just $11.99/month


6. Peacock has shows from NBC, Bravo, and much more.

Peacock Select
Just $8.99/month or $89.99/year

Peacock Premium TV Subscription
Just $12.99/month or $129.99/year

How to get a FREE Peacock Premium subscription:

  • Eligible US Instacart+ members get Peacock Premium with ads included in their membership.
  • Select Xfinity internet customers receive Peacock Premium for FREE with their service package.
  • Walmart+ members can choose either Peacock Premium or the Paramount+ Essential plan as a FREE benefit. Members can even switch between these services every 90 days!

7. Paramount+ Premium is ad-free and comes with a Showtime subscription.

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Paramount+ Essential Subscription (with ads)
Just $8.99/month or $89.99/year

Paramount+ Premium (ad-free plus Showtime)
Just $13.99/month or $139.99/year

How to get a FREE Paramount+ subscription:

Walmart+ members can choose either the Paramount+ Essential plan or Peacock Premium as a FREE benefit. Members can even switch between these services every 90 days!


8. AMC+ includes Sundance Now, Shudder, and 6 live TV channels.

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9. STARZ has movies and original shows you don’t want to miss.

Top starz movies and TV shows

STARZ Annual Plan
Just $29.99 for the year – only $2.50/month!

STARZ Monthly Plan
Just $4.99/month for 3 months, then $11.99/month


10. Netflix has unlimited movies, TV shows, and more.

Netflix has raised it's prices

Netflix
As low as $8.99/month

How to get a FREE Netflix subscription:

T-Mobile customers with Experience Beyond and Experience More plans get a Netflix Standard with Ads subscription at no extra cost.


11. Apple TV+ gets you access to exclusive Apple Originals with zero ads.

Apple TV Preview on Smartphone

Apple TV+
Just $14.99/month

How to get a FREE Apple TV+ subscription:

  • Select Apple TV 4Ks, iPhones, iPads and Macs come with three FREE months of Apple TV when you redeem within 90 days of setting up your new device. These offers are typically for new and eligible returning subscribers only.
  • Eligible college students can get Apple TV access included with their Apple Music Student plan (currently $6.99/month).
  • Most T-Mobile customers with Experience Beyond and Experience More plans score Apple TV+ for FREE.

12. Philo comes with 70+ channels, unlimited DVR, HBO Max Basic, AMC+, and Discovery+.

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Philo
Just $33/month


13. YouTube TV is another top-tier option.

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YouTube TV Sports + News
Just $49.99/month for the first 5 months, then $71.99/month 

YouTube TV Base Plan
Just $59.99/month
for the first 2 months, then $82.99/month 

YouTube TV NFL Sunday Ticket
Just $30/month for 8 months or $240/year

Active YouTube TV plan required.

How to get YouTube TV for FREE:

AT&T Fiber customers receive three full months of YouTube TV at no additional charge.


14. Sling TV is solid, simple, and one of the most comprehensive TV streaming service options. 

person watching Sling TV on tablet

Sling Essentials or Sling Select
Just $19.99/month

How to Get Sling TV for FREE:

You can stream 600+ live TV channels plus get FREE DVR with Sling Freestream! Just enter your email, password, and zip code – there’s no credit card or payment required!


15. fuboTV is great for sports fans.

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fuboTV Latino Subscription
Just $9.99 for the first month, then $19.99/month

*FREE trial available

fuboTV Pro Subscription
Just $63.99 for the first month, then $88.99/month

*FREE trial available

How to get fuboTV for FREE:

Best Buy offers 30 free days of fubo Pro with the purchase of select products.

My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members may also be eligible for 30 free days of fubo during limited-time Exclusive Access Events.


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About the writer:

Jenna has a Bachelor's Degree from Lycoming College and her Master's from Penn State, holding 6 years of writing experience between a variety of publications and Hip2Save.


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  1. JKW

    Hi!
    How do you get Paramount Plus for .99 for 2 months, is there a code to enter???
    Thank you!

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      Oh darn! It looks like that offer is gone now. 😔 We’ve updated the post. Thanks for letting us know!

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