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The internet and streaming go hand in hand, so it makes sense to get them in a bundle. But only a handful of internet providers give you the option to do that. Among them is Verizon, which offers both its internet and mobile customers all sorts of deals with streamers like Disney+ and Netflix. Xfinity rivals those with its own NowTV and StreamSaver bundles, while Frontier has partnered with YouTube TV to shave $10 off your monthly subscription. You can read more about them below, where we detail the best internet and streaming bundles available right now.

If you have a TCL smart TV, you already have TCLtv+. It’s the company’s flagship streaming service, hosting more than 200 FAST channels as well as a choice selection of over 1500 on-demand movies and TV shows. The best part is that it’s all for free along with a purchase of the television set, regardless of whether you have the Google TV, Roku TV, or Fire TV platforms.

What does it do differently?

When buying a TV, you often have to buy other equipment or subscriptions to watch content on said TV. TCLtv+ makes it possible for TCL users to just get the TV with content already available to enjoy. The service also shares exclusive insights into its programming with its IDEO technology.

What does it offer?

Like we mentioned, the service hosts around 200 FAST channels and over 1500 movies and television shows on-demand, all for free with your set. The selection isn’t too shabby either. Some of the channels include ION (which has NCIS, FBI, Chicago Fire, and countless other procedurals), Dateline 24/7, Cinevault Westerns, Waypoint TV, Estrella TV, Canela.TV, NBC Sports, and Fox Sports. TCL also partnered with Roku, Amagi, XUMO, Wurl, OTTera, and Future Today to further expand its on-demand library. But really, if you don’t have a TCL TV, you can opt to access some of the content online on other devices without it.

If you’re tired of subscriptions, cable or streaming, and just want to pay for TV once, buy Tablo TV. You’ll only have to pay for the device—the latest already comes with a built-in indoor antenna—which itself requires a one-time payment of about $70 to $130, depending on what version you get. It helps you access all the channels available to you for free, from local channels like ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS, as well as 70 FAST channels, including HSN, ION, Grit, MeTV, and CourtTV. And because all the channels are free, you don’t have to pay a monthly subscription. You just have to set up the device with its easy-peasy interface and it lets you watch both local TV and live streaming onto all major smart TVs and mobile devices connected to your home network.

Is this a service to be excited about?

Given its start in 2010, it’s not exactly a new and exciting service. It’s mostly a great addition for over-the-air antenna subscribers making the transition to streaming– since both are available to view onto the system– and it’s great for people who don’t want to spend for a subscription, since you just have to pay for the Tablo device itself.

What does it do differently?

At the start of its launch, Tablo TV was one of the few services offering both broadcast TV and streaming available to pair with a great DVR device. Viewers can control DVR remotely on the Tablo app and they can even watch what they recorded across various devices. However, later on, as more streaming services added DVR without having the same limitations Tablo TV has, it’s hard to recommend the service to newer users since plenty of its features are available in other services. These limitations include watching recordings remotely on the 4th Gen version, or watching on PC or Mac, which isn't compatible yet.

What does it offer?

Given half of what Tablo offers relies on an antenna, it's hard to say. The local channels vary from location to location, depending on what’s being aired by the local stations, independent or affiliate. It's because of this that Tablo doesn't rely on a monthly subscription, seeing that these channels are available for free. That being said, some users have reported some discrepancies between what Tablo says is out of their scope and what their local stations offer– this could be because the device only supports ATSC 1.0 signals, rather than the encrypted 3.0, at least for now. Thankfully, all the FAST channels are available for free as well, though the selection is also what you'd expect from other free live TV streaming services.

Did you know you can watch movies, shows, and even live channels on your phone for free? Sure, Netflix, Prime, and Disney+ are great to have on the go, but they also cost a lot, especially if you have them downloaded on multiple devices. In this list, we're rounding up all the streaming apps you can download and watch at no cost on your Android phone. Some of them might charge you for select titles or more content, but for the most part, they'll have free movies and channels for you to browse—just get ready for the onslaught of ads. You can read more about them below.