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Is Fubo’s cheaper “Essential” plan worth it?
Dec 13, 2024
Fubo now lets you drop regional sports in exchange for a price cut.
If you have no interest in watching regional sports networks, Fubo no longer requires you to pay for them.
This week, the live TV streaming service introduced a new tier called “Fubo Essential.” While it has the same $80-per-month advertised price as the “Fubo Pro” plan, it excludes regional sports channels such as Fanduel Sports Network, and therefore does not have Fubo’s usual regional sports fees. Depending on where you live, those fees would add at least $12 per month to the total price.
The regional sports-free option brings Fubo’s pricing more in line with other top live TV streaming services such as YouTube TV ($73 per month) and Hulu + Live TV ($83 per month), but it also cuts out one of Fubo’s defining features. Is the service still worth considering without regional sports? Let’s dig in.
This story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best live TV streaming services.
Fubo Essential vs. YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV
All three services are effectively replacements for a large cable TV package, with a wide range of pay TV channels, including local stations, cable news, and national sports channels.
But in all cases, there are notable omissions. YouTube TV does not include channels owned by A&E, including Lifetime and History. Hulu + Live TV does not include AMC or WeTV.
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