# Streaming Live TV

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streaming-live-tv/818834>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [July 30, 2018, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streaming-live-tv/818834 "2018-07-30T21:22:12Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Doyle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doyle/32/439_2.png) [@Doyle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doyle)\
**Post date:** [July 30, 2018, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streaming-live-tv/818834/1 "2018-07-30T21:22:12Z")

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I’ve finally dropped Directv due to cost and rarely using it. However, I do have a need to have the basics still. I need ESPN, FS1, AMC, SEC Network and several others. The more research I do the more confused I get. So, please tell me the pros and cons of the services you have purchased…Hulu Live, Directv Now, Sling, etc.

Thanks.

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**Author:** ![beowulff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beowulff/32/542_2.png) [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2018, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streaming-live-tv/818834/2 "2018-07-31T05:15:06Z")

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We have Sling.  
I find that the quality is uneven - some shows (notably Shark Tank) have a truly hideous Lip Sync issue. Also, the sound invariably drops out for a few seconds just before the end of an episode (right as the next one is being buffered, I suspect.  
But, it’s OK, other than that.

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**Author:** ![excavating\_for\_a\_mind](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e8c25b/32.png) [@excavating\_for\_a\_mind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/excavating_for_a_mind)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2018, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streaming-live-tv/818834/3 "2018-07-31T12:14:30Z")

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Just want to say that the thread title is not very conductive to a discussion. I had assumed it was a “WATCH STREAMING NOW!!!” thread and **beowulff** ’s post would be a single word.

I am interested in the subject, however. Perhaps with two responses, it will attract more attention. In my instance, I am considering DirecTV because of issues with the cost and reliability of the cable.

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**Author:** ![justanothermike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@justanothermike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/justanothermike)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2018, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streaming-live-tv/818834/4 "2018-07-31T12:32:16Z")

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PlayStation Vue has been the only service I liked. Direct TV Now had lip syncing issues, Sling constantly buffered, Hulu streaming was decent and I can’t remember why I got rid of it but I think it too may be a buffering issue. I use Firesticks on my tvs to watch and Vue has been the only one I’ve been happy with.

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**Author:** ![Doyle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doyle/32/439_2.png) [@Doyle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doyle)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2018, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streaming-live-tv/818834/5 "2018-07-31T13:07:16Z")

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I think I’m leaning towards Hulu right now. Has pretty much all the channels I want except for AMC (only for Better Call Saul).