Spectrum TV Service Review
Plan | TV channel count | Price | Details |
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Spectrum TV® Select | 125+ | $44.99 | View Plans |
Spectrum TV® Silver | 175+ | $74.99 | View Plans |
Spectrum TV Gold | 200+ | $94.99 | View Plans |
TV channel count | Price | Details |
125+ | $44.99 | View Plans |
175+ | $74.99 | View Plans |
200+ | $94.99 | View Plans |
Spectrum TV’s packages are reasonably priced, all three channel lineups are complete, premium channels are included in your package, and (to put the cherry on top) it’s a contract-free service.
But Spectrum is only available in select cities of 41 different states, and the DVR has us second-guessing.
Without further adieu, let’s get into the details to find out if Spectrum TV is your next cable service.
Pros
- No contract
- Premium channels included
- Lots of HD channels
Cons
- Weak DVR choices
- Somewhat limited availability
How much does Spectrum TV cost?
Spectrum TV’s dollar-to-channel ratio is excellent
Spectrum TV won’t break your bank, and you’ll get a solid channel lineup with all three packages. You just have to decide which channels are most important to you (scroll down for the magnificence).
When you upgrade to TV® Silver, you’ll get HBO and SHOWTIME included in your service.
If you upgrade to TV Gold, you’ll get access to HBO, SHOWTIME, STARZ, TMC, and STARZ ENCORE.
Plan | Price | TV channel count | TV service type | Details |
Spectrum TV® Select | $44.99* | 125+ | Cable | View Plans |
Spectrum TV® Silver | $74.99* | 175+ | Cable | View Plans |
Spectrum TV Gold | $94.99* | 200+ | Cable | View Plans |
You can bundle with Spectrum internet, so you only have one hassle-free bill for both services. Expect to pay an extra $45 per month for download speeds of 100 Mbps for your home.
Does Spectrum TV have a contract?
One of the beauties to Spectrum TV: there’s no contract. So you can cancel whenever you’d like! Whether you move, need to save money, or choose to try a live TV streaming service, you can cancel without paying any cancellation fees.
Does Spectrum TV have fees?
It’s common for a cable TV provider to charge monthly for the TV receiver and DVR service, and Spectrum’s cost is fair.
We do recommend getting the DVR service package if you plan on putting a TV receiver with a DVR in your TV room, your bedroom, and your daughter’s bedroom.
The broadcast fee for Spectrum is slightly higher than we usually like it to be, but at least Spectrum doesn’t charge a regional sports fee (like a lot of cable providers do).
Fee | Monthly price |
TV receiver with remote | $7.99/mo. |
DVR fee | $4.99/mo. |
DVR service package (2–4 DVRs) | $9.99/mo. |
Installation cost | $49.99/mo. (one time) |
Broadcast fee | $13.50/mo. |
Data effective 7/15/2020.
Which channels does Spectrum TV have?
Spectrum has lots of HD channels, and there’s no extra charge for them (we like that). But it’s up to you to make sure you have an HD receiver and TV that supports these channels.
Check out the full channel lineup, or check out the sneak peek here.
Spectrum’s TV® Select package includes the following channels:
- ABC
- Animal Planet
- CBS
- Cartoon Network
- Discovery Channel
- Disney Channel
- FOX
- Food Network
- FX
- Hallmark Channel
- HGTV
- Lifetime
- MSNBC
- PBS
- TNT
- USA
Spectrum’s TV® Silver package includes the following channels:
- BabyFirst TV
- CMT
- Cooking Channel
- Disney Junior
- Disney XD
- GSN
- HBO Comedy
- HBO Family
- Lifetime Movie Network (LMN)
- Nick Jr.
- SHOWTIME Family Zone
- SHOWTIME Showcase
- Travel Channel
- Univision
Spectrum’s TV Gold package includes the following channels:
- BET
- MTV
- Nickelodeon
- Outdoor Channel
- Paramount Network
- Pop
- Science Channel
- TeenNick
- The Movie Channel Xtra
- TV Land
You’re going to want the Gold package if you’re a sports fan. Scroll down a little for the sports channels section to see the 30 sports channels you could get right in your living room.
Does Spectrum TV have premium channels and add-ons?
Yes. Like we said earlier, with the TV® Silver package, you’ll get HBO and SHOWTIME for free.
When you upgrade to TV Gold, you’ll get HBO, SHOWTIME, STARZ, and STARZ ENCORE.
But if you want the TV® Select package and your kids love The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo, or you want EPIX because you can’t miss out on Belgravia, make sure to budget for the additional cost.
Channel | Monthly price | Details |
HBO | $15.00/mo. | View Plans |
SHOWTIME | $15.00/mo. | View Plans |
CINEMAX | $9.99/mo. | View Plans |
STARZ | $9.99/mo. | View Plans |
STARZ ENCORE | $5.99/mo. | View Plans |
THE MOVIE CHANNEL | $9.99/mo. | View Plans |
EPIX | $5.99/mo. | View Plans |
Which Spectrum TV package is best for sports?
The TV Gold package is going to be the best for sports, hands down. But overall, Spectrum understands sports channels are a big deal.
You’ll get eight sports channels with the Select, more than 15 with Silver, and the Gold has 30 sports channels.
If you’re a golf fan, this is the best provider for you because the starter package has the Golf Channel, which is rare, like the double eagle.
If you want more major sports networks, the Silver package will be sufficient. And if you’re a fan of all sports, the Gold package will be a home run for you.
Spectrum’s TV® Select package includes the following sports channels:
- Big Ten Network
- ESPN
- ESPN 2
- FS1
- Golf Channel
- NBC Sports Network (NBCSN)
- SEC Network
- Spectrum Sports
Spectrum’s TV® Silver package includes the following sports channels:
- Big Ten Network
- CBS Sports Network
- ESPN, ESPN 2
- ESPN Deportes
- ESPNews
- FOX Deportes
- FS1, FS2
- Golf Channel
- MLB Network
- NBA TV
- NBC Sports Network
- NFL Network
- SEC Network
- Spectrum Sports
- Tennis Channel
- Univision Deportes
Spectrum’s TV Gold package includes the following sports channels:
- beIN Sports
- beIN Sports Español
- Big Ten Network
- CBS Sports Network
- ESPN, ESPN 2
- ESPN Classic
- ESPN Deportes
- ESPN Goal Line
- ESPNews
- ESPNU
- Fox College Sports Atlantic, Central, Pacific
- FOX Deportes
- Fox Soccer Plus
- FS1, FS2
- Golf Channel
- MLB Network
- MLB Strike Zone
- NBA TV
- NBC Sports Network
- NFL Network
- NHL Network
- SEC Network
- Spectrum Sports
- Tennis Channel
- Univision Deportes
Spectrum’s DVR storage could be a bit scarce
First of all, Spectrum is not transparent when it comes to its DVR. So we’ll tell you what we know.
In the past, we went through the ordering process for Spectrum and realized we never got to choose which DVR we wanted, but you do have to specify that you want a DVR that records HD content.
Who wants a DVR that doesn’t record in HD? There’s no way we’re watching a grainy recording of the NBA Finals.
Previously, we’ve also reported that Spectrum’s DVR service records only 21 hours of HD content and can only record two shows at once.
But recently on Spectrum’s website, it says DVRs come in various recording capacities.
At checkout, Spectrum leads us to believe the more DVRs you have in your home, the more storage capacity you’ll have. (It says you can have up to four DVRs in your home with up to 780 hours of storage).
But that’s all the information we could find on Spectrum’s DVR, so it would be nice if Spectrum could be a little more … straightforward.
Which devices are compatible with Spectrum TV?
The Spectrum TV app allows you to watch live TV on the go when you’re waiting for your son’s baseball practice to finish or on your lunch break.
You can even use the Spectrum TV app as a TV remote and browse through channels, set up recordings, and access parental controls.
Spectrum TV is compatible with the following streaming devices:
- iPhones, iPads
- Android smartphones and tablets
- Roku devices
- Fire TV
- Samsung smart TVs
- Xbox One
Recap: Is Spectrum TV worth it?
Fair pricing, solid channel lineups, and premium channels included? Oh, it’s worth it
Spectrum TV may not be transparent with its DVR service, but its fees are pretty low compared to other cable TV providers.
If you want a decent number of channels for a fantastic price and you live in one of the cities of the 41 states it’s offered, you’ve found your next cable TV service.
The part we like the most: you get all of the sports channels you desire for $90 per month. That’s like the price of one ticket to a game!
If Spectrum TV isn’t available in your area or you need a guaranteed number of hours in your DVR storage, check out our top cable TV providers for other options.
Plan | Price | TV channel count | TV service type | Details |
Spectrum TV® Select | $44.99* | 125+ | Cable | View Plans |
Spectrum TV® Silver | $74.99* | 175+ | Cable | View Plans |
Spectrum TV Gold | $94.99* | 200+ | Cable | View Plans |
What do you think?
Do you have Spectrum TV? What’s your experience with it been? Or do you like a different provider better? Drop us a comment below!
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