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Data as of 3/26/24. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.Best Spectrum TV® packages
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Spectrum doesn’t offer traditional TV and internet bundles with huge discounts. Instead, you can pair Spectrum TV with Spectrum Internet and Spectrum Voice. All three services have discounted pricing for the first 12 or 24 months, depending on the service.
Check out our top picks for paring internet with TV:
Best overall
Spectrum Internet® + TV Select Plus
Price: $124.98/mo.* for 12 mos.
Channels: 160+
Speed: Up to 300Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)
Summary: A good combination of speed and channels for a decent price.
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Best for budgets
Spectrum Internet® + Spectrum TV Stream
Price: $89.98/mo.* for 12 mos.
Channels: 80+
Speed: Up to 300Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)
Summary: Your basic combo pairing Spectrum’s base cable internet plan with its streaming TV service.
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Best for everything internet + TV
Spectrum Internet® Gig + TV Select Plus + Entertainment View
Price: $169.98/mo.* for 12 mos.
Channels: 160+
Speed: Up to 1,000Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)
Summary: Spectrum TV Select Plus paired with Spectrum’s fastest internet plan and 70+ entertainment channels.
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* Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any
services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter.
How good is Spectrum TV service?
Spectrum TV is a solid service that doesn’t demand a contract. It gives you access to a decent number of channels and options for premium content. You can watch all your favorite shows anywhere, too, whether you’re at home on the couch or away on a business trip.
Pros:
- No contracts
- Cheap promotional pricing
- Off-network viewing
Cons:
- Price hikes
- Limited savings for combined services
- Costly added fees
Spectrum TV packages
You can get Spectrum TV through the traditional TV receiver box provided by Spectrum, or you can use a smart TV, game console, or a media streamer like the Xumo Stream Box to access your service through the Spectrum TV app.
You can view the entire channel lineup on Spectrum’s website, but you must call 1-800-267-6094 to add standard and premium channels to your plan.
Spectrum TV vs. Mi Plan Latino
Spectrum TV Select starts you with 155 channels, but you can add other popular TV channels like Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Disney Junior, Freeform, MTV Classic, and many more. TV Select also includes more than 50 Music Choice channels at no extra cost to you. To add standard and premium TV channels, call 1-800-267-6094.
Spectrum’s Mi Plan Latino service includes 170 channels. It offers a slightly different TV lineup than the Select TV plan, offering channels like AyM Sports, Baby First TV, Bandamax, Canal Once, Cine Mexicano, and more. Like the TV Select plan, you can add standard and premium TV channels by calling 1-800-267-6094.
All Spectrum TV and Mi Plan Latino channels can be viewed using the standard cable TV box or the Spectrum TV app.
Spectrum TV Stream
Spectrum TV Stream is a service you can only view through the Spectrum TV app. You start with 80 channels and access to Spectrum’s On Demand content, but like Spectrum’s other traditional TV packages, you can get add-ons for more channels.
Spectrum TV package tiers
Spectrum offers five package tiers. Two are “lite” services only for streaming using the Spectrum TV app, while the other three are traditional cable TV services you can view through a cable TV box or the Spectrum TV app. You can get more channels through add-ons like Sports View, Entertainment View, Latino View, and Spectrum’s premium channel options.
| Plan | Introductory price | Regular price | Channel lineup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum TV® Stream | $39.99/mo. | N/A | 80+ |
| Spectrum TV® Stream Latino | $24.99/mo. | N/A | 45+ |
| Spectrum TV® Select | $69.99/mo.* for 12 mos. | $84.99/mo. | 155+ |
| Spectrum TV® Select Plus | $74.99/mo. for 12 mos. | $94.99/mo. | 160+ |
| Spectrum Mi Plan Latino | $39.99/mo.† for 12 mos. | $54.99/mo. | 170+ |
Data effective 3/26/24. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
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View Spectrum TV packagesSpectrum “bundles”
Spectrum doesn’t offer bundled services at a discount. Instead, you can combine Spectrum’s three services, which have a discounted price for the first 12 or 24 months, depending on the service. Spectrum has a large selection of packages based on the following combinations:
- Home Phone + Internet + TV
- Home Phone + Internet
- Home Phone + TV
- Internet + TV
Below, we separate all your Internet + TV options by speed and language. Take a look:
Select a speed or language: 50–300Mbps | 500Mbps | 1,000Mbps | Latino
50–300Mbps bundles
| Package | Channels | Speed | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Assist + TV Select | 155+ | Up to 50Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | $94.98/mo.* for 12 mos. |
| Internet + Spectrum TV Stream | 80+ | Up to 300Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | $89.98/mo.* for 12 mos. |
| Internet + TV Select | 155+ | Up to 300Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | $119.98/mo.* for 12 mos. |
| Internet + TV Select Plus | 160+ | Up to 300Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | $124.98/mo.* for 12 mos. |
Data effective 3/26/24. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
* Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter.
View Spectrum bundles500Mbps bundles
| Package | Channels | Speed | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Ultra + Spectrum TV Stream | 80+ | Up to 500Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | $109.98/mo.* for 12 mos. |
| Internet Ultra + TV Select | 155+ | Up to 500Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | $139.98/mo.* for 12 mos. |
| Internet Ultra + TV Select Plus | 160+ | Up to 500Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | $144.98/mo.* for 12 mos. |
Data effective 3/26/24. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
* Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter.
View Spectrum bundles1,000Mbps bundles
| Package | Channels | Speed | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Gig + Spectrum TV Stream | 80+ | Up to 1,000Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | $119.98/mo.* for 12 mos. |
| Internet Gig + TV Select | 155+ | Up to 1,000Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | $149.98/mo.* for 12 mos. |
| Internet Gig + TV Select + Entertainment View | 155+ | Up to 1,000Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | $164.98/mo.* for 12 mos. |
| Internet Gig + TV Select Plus | 160+ | Up to 1,000Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | $154.98/mo.* for 12 mos. |
| Internet Gig + TV Select Plus + Entertainment View | 160+ | Up to 1,000Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | $169.98/mo.* for 12 mos. |
Data effective 3/26/24. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
* Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter.
View Spectrum bundlesLatino bundles
| Package | Channels | Speed | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet 100 + Mi Plan Latino | 170+ | Up to 100Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | $93.18/mo.* for 12 mos. |
| Internet + TV Stream Latino | 45+ | Up to 300Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | $74.98/mo.* for 12 mos. |
| Internet Ultra + TV Stream Latino | 45+ | Up to 500Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | $94.98/mo.* for 12 mos. |
| Internet Ultra + Mi Plan Latino | 170+ | Up to 500Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | $113.18/mo.* for 12 mos. |
| Internet Gig + TV Stream Latino | 45+ | Up to 1,000Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | $104.98/mo.* for 12 mos. |
| Internet Gig + Mi Plan Latino | 160+ | Up to 1,000Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | $133.18/mo.* for 12 mos. |
Data effective 3/26/24. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
* Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter.
View Spectrum bundlesIf you want premium channels, Max costs an extra $15 each month, while MGM+ is another $6 per month. Want all six premium channels? That’ll cost an extra $55 each month. Also, Spectrum charges a broadcast TV service charge of up to $21 per month, which is not part of the base price.
Keep in mind that you must have a Spectrum Internet or TV plan to get Spectrum Voice.
Spectrum TV tech
Spectrum doesn’t use just one specific receiver model across the US. In fact, there are more than 60 models listed on its website, so we can’t compare its hardware with other cable internet providers. The list of manufacturers includes Arris, Motorola, Cisco, Scientific Atlanta, Pace, and Samsung.
If you don’t want to use Spectrum’s hardware, you can log in to your Spectrum account through the Spectrum TV app and watch your favorite channels on any compatible device. You can also set Spectrum as your default TV provider in devices like Apple TV and standalone apps for Max, Paramount+ with Showtime, and more.
Picture quality
Spectrum’s receivers support digital content up to Full HD (1080i). Broadcasters control the visual fidelity, not Spectrum, so channels will have different resolutions. If you want to watch 4K content, then you must stream it over the internet using a compatible media streamer, like the Apple TV 4K with the Spectrum TV app.
Unlike other TV providers, Spectrum doesn’t include both HD and SD versions of the same channel to pad its channel count. If it’s available in HD, it just goes with that. We appreciate this no-nonsense approach, and it’s something to take into account when comparing channel counts.
DVR
Spectrum’s DVR service costs $12.99 per month if you have one receiver, or $19.99 per month if you have 2–4 receivers. All receivers have built-in DVR capability, but the storage and multi-record capability depends on the model.
For example, the Arris DCX3520e-M receiver used by Spectrum has a 500GB drive. So, if a 60-minute TV show in standard definition (SD or 480p) requires 1GB of hard drive space, then you can record 500 hours of SD programming. If the same show is in high definition (HD or 720p) and requires 5GB of space, then you can record 100 hours of programming.
Ultimately, the amount of time you can record depends on the show’s quality, how it’s encoded, and the amount of storage space on the receiver.
Spectrum also provides a Cloud DVR service for customers who don’t have a receiver. Instead, you can record and watch stored content through the Spectrum TV app.
| Cloud DVR | Cloud DVR Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage duration | 90 days | One year |
| Storage space | Up to 50 live shows | Up to 100 live shows |
| Cost | $5.00/mo. | $10.00/mo. |
Remotes
Spectrum TV uses more than 60 remote models, all of which are pretty standard universal remotes. You can also use the Spectrum TV app’s Send to TV feature to tune the receiver to the channel or On Demand content you want to watch using a smartphone or tablet.
Spectrum TV App
If you don’t want to rent Spectrum’s equipment, use the Spectrum TV app on a device you already use at no additional cost to you. You can access all your standard and premium channels no matter where you are—including live TV and on-demand content. All you need is your Spectrum account’s login credentials.
Xumo Stream Box
The Xumo Stream Box costs $5 per month to use. It’s a small media streamer roughly the size of a Google Nest Mini with the Spectrum TV app already installed. It’s ideal for the Spectrum TV Stream service, but you can use any Spectrum TV service delivered to traditional cable TV boxes. You can also add other streaming services, like Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and more. Be sure to read our full review of the Xumo Stream Box to see if it’s right for you.
Spectrum TV installation
Spectrum TV installation costs $49.99. The process will go something like this:
- You schedule your installation appointment when you sign up for a new service.
- Spectrum will text, call, or email you (depending on your preference) to confirm your appointment the day before or the day of.
- Before the technician arrives, prepare a work area for them. Clear the space around any existing cable outlets, and make sure your pets are out of the way.
- At any point during your appointment window, a technician will show up to set up your TV service. Someone over the age of 18 has to be present to let them in.
- The installation appointment can take up to three hours. If the job requires more time, you’ll unfortunately have to set another appointment so the technician can stay on schedule.
- After everything is installed, the technician should check to make sure everything works correctly. Now’s the time to ask any questions about how to use your TV service.
- Get the stranger out of your house, and enjoy your Spectrum TV!
If your home is already wired for cable service, you can self-install your equipment. It’s cheaper, and you don’t have to wait around for an appointment. We recommend reading through the instructions before making your decision if you’re unsure whether you can handle it. The biggest downside of self-installation is that nobody’s there to help if you need to troubleshoot an issue.
Our verdict
Spectrum TV is adequate for a cable TV package. It’s cool that you don’t need a receiver to enjoy your favorite shows and movies—you just need the Spectrum TV app and a compatible device. But keep in mind that Spectrum’s promotional pricing ends after 12 months, so all the TV and premium channels you stack on top of the base plan can lead to a jaw-dropping experience when you get the bill.
Check out Spectrum packages and bundles.Disclaimers
Spectrum TV package tiers
* Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum TV Select promotion price is $69.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr 1. Taxes, fees, and surcharges (broadcast surcharge up to $23.20/mo) extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra.
† Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Mi Plan Latino: Price is $39.99/mo for yr 1; standard rates apply after yr 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges (broadcast surcharge up to $23.20/mo) extra and subject to change during and after the term; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra.
