How Much Does YouTube TV Cost?
YouTube’s cable replacement streaming service offers wide entertainment options for a base price of $82.99 a month.
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YouTube TV is a popular streaming service, offering more than 100 live TV channels, including local and national networks, sports, and news. It can take the place of cable TV, rather than being an extra service.
But how much does YouTube TV cost, exactly? The answer will vary depending on the package and add-ons you select.
How much is YouTube TV a month?
YouTube TV offers its Base Plan for $82.99 per month, though first-time customers can take advantage of a promotional rate of $59.99 per month for the first two months.
The Base Plan features more than 100 channels, but if you prefer to select individual channels, YouTube TV also allows users to add some channels à la carte at varying rates.
If you want Spanish channels in addition to the Base Plan, you can get the Spanish Plus add-on, which comes with more than 25 Spanish channels for $14.99 a month on top of your Base Plan rate.
Depending on where you live, your monthly bill may also have sales or communications taxes added.
What can I add on to YouTube TV?
How much is YouTube TV per month if you opt for add-ons? It depends on how you customize your plan.
For instance, NFL Sunday Ticket, which offers access to games outside your local market, can be added to your Base Plan for an additional $378 a year. NFL RedZone, which “brings you every touchdown, from every game, every Sunday afternoon,” can be added.
Similarly, TV and movie buffs can bundle Paramount+ with Showtime, Starz and Max (formerly HBO Max) in the Entertainment Plus add-on for an additional $29.99 per month.
Other add-on options include:
Additional premium channels starting at $1.99 a month.
4K Plus ultra-high-definition viewing for an additional $9.99 a month (requires compatible device).
Additional sports networks for $10.99 a month with Sports Plus.
Additional Spanish language channels for $14.99 a month with Spanish Plus.
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How much is YouTube TV for 1 year?
YouTube TV is strictly month-to-month, with no option for an annual plan. If you keep the Base Plan for a year, that works out to $995.88 total.
This may sound steep compared with other streaming platforms, but keep in mind that YouTube TV is meant to replace your cable TV package, with more than 100 live channels that include both local and national programming.
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You can cancel at any time without penalties or cancellation fees, but you can't get a refund for a partial viewing period. Your YouTube TV settings will be saved in case you want to restart your membership. You also have the option to pause your membership for up to six months without losing your DVR recordings.
Is YouTube TV worth it?
That depends on your budget and what you're currently spending on entertainment. If you’re looking to replace your cable TV package, and you're paying more than $82.99 per month, YouTube TV could be a solid option. The service comes with plenty of customizable features. Before you make the switch, compare the channels offered with the channels you get with cable.
Think about your budget, too. Streaming services and cable fall under the “wants” portion of your budget. In the popular 50/30/20 budget, for example, 30% of your after-tax income goes toward wants, while 50% is for needs and the final 20% goes to savings and debt paydown. If you’re having trouble fitting your choice of streaming services into your discretionary spending, look into ways to save money elsewhere in your budget.
You might also look into whether any rewards credit cards you carry or want to open offer cash back or rewards on streaming services.
Does YouTube TV allow password sharing?
YouTube TV offers six household accounts and can be streamed across as many as three devices, meaning you can share your subscription with others in your household. You can send a message to invite someone to join your “family group,” but they must be age 13 or older, live in your household and not be part of another family group. Each account user gets their own login.
When signing up, YouTube will ask for your home ZIP code to provide the correct local channels. You can use it in other locations, such as while traveling, but may not be able to record things outside your home area. And frequent travelers should “check in” at least once every three months by watching something in their home area.
Does YouTube TV offer offline viewing?
YouTube TV’s Base Plan doesn’t support offline viewing. However, users can add 4K Plus for an additional $9.99 per month, which offers unlimited simultaneous viewing and the ability to download movies or shows to watch offline. Also, some add-on networks may allow downloading of content for offline viewing.