As a live TV streaming service, fuboTV is a good solution for cord-cutters looking for a cable TV replacement service. The fuboTV system operates exactly the same as a cable TV service and offers the same system of a base package with extra paid channels and add-on TV channel bundles.
Anyone looking for a way to get a full home entertainment service without being tied to satellite or cable TV contracts should look into fuboTV. Sports fans in particular will be excited about the fuboTV service.
FuboTV overview
The fuboTV service began as a specialist soccer broadcaster, in fact, it was called the “Netflix of soccer.” The service added on other sports to its lineup and then also included entertainment TV channels. Now, fuboTV has a lot to offer sports enthusiasm and also has plenty of entertainment for other family members.
The video streaming services market is split into two sections – on-demand video streaming and live TV streaming services. The first category includes Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+. The second category is supplied by Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, YouTube TV, and fuboTV, among others.
Some people think that they have to stick with cable TV because they couldn’t do without their favorite TV shows that only air on ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox. However, all of these channels are included in the fuboTV base package. The only difference between fuboTV is that it is delivered over the internet instead of special TV cables.
The internet broadcasting system used by fuboTV is a big advantage because it doesn’t require any specialist equipment that needs to be bought or rented from the TV service provider. All any customer of fubo TV needs is a stable internet service. Having a home wifi router is another big advantage because that will get fuboTV to any internet-connected device anywhere in the house without having to run cables under floors or behind skirting.
What TV channels are included with fuboTV?
The base plan of fuboTV is called fuboTV Standard. Other plans include the Family plan, which is fubo Standard but with a three screen allowance instead of two. The higher plan is called Ultra and it includes the Extra, Sports Plus, and Showtime add-on bundles. As well as channels, the Ultra plan includes broadcasts of live sports events.
Notable TV channels included with fuboTV
- A&E
- ABC (with local channels)
- AMC
- BBC America
- BET
- Bravo
- CBS (with local channels)
- CNBC
- Comedy Central
- Discovery Channel
- Food Network
- Fox (with local channels)
- HGTV
- History Channel
- Investigation Discovery
- Lifetime
- MTV
- NBC (with local channels)
- Syfy
- TLC
- Travel Channel
- truTV
- USA Network
- VH1
News channels included with fuboTV
- Cheddar Business
- CNN
- Fox News
- HLN
- MSNBC
- Newsy
Sports channels included with fuboTV
- Regional Sports Networks (from NBC SN and Fox Sports 1)
- Big Ten Network (college sports)
- beIN sports
- CBS Sports Network
- Fox Sports 1
- Fox Sports 2
- Golf Channel
- NBCSports Network (NBCSN)
- NFL Network
- Olympic Channel
- PAC-12 Network
- TBS
- TNT
Children’s TV channels included with fuboTV
- Cartoon Network
- Nickelodeon
- Universal Kids
Spanish language plan from fuboTV
- Cine Sony Television
- Discovery en Español
- FOX Deportes
- GolTVSpanish
- Nuestra Tele
- Tr3s
- Zona Futbol
Add-on packages with fuboTV
The add-on system with fuboTV is a little complicated because some of the standard packages include the Extra add-on package.
The fubo Extra TV channel lineup includes:
- BBC World News
- Cooking Channel
- MLB Network
- NBA TV
- NHL Network
- Sony Movie Channel
- Stadium
- Tennis Channel
The Sports Plus bundle includes:
- Fight Network
- GolTV (in English and Spanish versions)
- NFL Redzone
- TyC Sports
- Tennis Channel
- Zona Futbol
The Adventure Plus add-on bundle includes:
- Insight TV
- Outside TV
- Sportsman Channel
- World Fishing Network
The Latino Plus bundle includes:
- Cine Sony television
- CNN en Español
- Fox Deportes
- El Gourmet
The International Sports Plus add-on includes:
- Eleven Sports Network
- Fox Soccer Plus
- GolTV (in English and Spanish versions)
- TyC Sports
- Zona Futbol
The fubo Cycling add-on includes:
- Fox Soccer Plus
- Fubo Cycling
- GolTV (in English and Spanish versions)
- TyC Sports
- Zona Futbol
The Entretenimiento Plus add-on can only be subscribed to as an addition to the fubo Latino plan. It includes:
- Antena 3
- Bandamax
- Ritmoson
- Telehit
- Univision Tlnovelas
There is also a Showtime add-on package that includes nine channels and foreign language TV channel packages in Portuguese, Italian, and French.
FuboTV devices
FuboTV travels over the internet, so it isn’t just restricted to playing on devices in the homes of its customers. It can also stream to laptops and mobile devices. Vacationing users can still access the service in their hotel or rental apartment. However, fuboTV won’t work outside of the United States. The service can be streamed to two devices simultaneously. It is possible to pay a monthly fee and bump that streaming device limit up to three. Some plans already have a three device allowance included.
These devices can receive fuboTV.
Smart TVs
- Samsung smart TV
Streaming devices
- Web browser
- Google Chromecast
- AirTV
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Android TV box
- Amazon Fire TV Stick
- Amazon Fire TV Cube
Mobile devices
- FuboTV app for iOS (iPhones and iPads)
- FuboTV app for Android devices and Kindle tablets
FuboTV also includes a cloud DVR service. This system gives each account holder 30 hours of DVR storage for free. Those who need more DVR storage can upgrade to the Advanced DVR service, which includes 500 hours of DVR storage.
FuboTV price
The fubo Standard plan costs $54.99. The Family plan has the same channels by the Advanced DVR service and three simultaneous streams allowed. It costs $59.99 per month. The Family Plan plus Showtime costs $69.99 per month. The Ultra plan is the Standard plan plus Advanced DVR and three simultaneous streams as well as the Showtime, Sports Plus, and fubo Extra addons. It costs $79.99 per month. The Spanish language plan is called fubo Espanol and it costs $29.99 per month.
Contract conditions
There are no minimum subscription period requirements for fuboTV and so no early termination fees. Users pay month by month and it is possible to suspend the TV service and then resume it without having to pay a reconnection fee.
How to cancel fuboTV
To cancel fuboTV:
- Surf to the fubo.tv website and sign in.
- Go to My Account.
- Scroll down to Your Account. Find the Subscription section.
- Click on Cancel.
- Choose a reason for canceling and press Continue.
FuboTV deals
Getting the add-ons included in the plan costs lass than subscribing to the base plan and then paying extra for the add-ons. For example, it is cheaper to get the Family Plan with Showtime than to order the Family Plan and then add-on Showtime.
Free trial
The fubo Standard package is available for a seven-day free trial. Users of this offer have to enter credit card details in order to get the free trial. The account will roll on to the paid version and the member’s card will be charged unless the account is canceled before the trial expires.
