How to Watch TV One without Cable

The Spool Staff
July 25, 2024

You can stream TV ONE on DirecTV Stream, Philo, Spectrum TV Stream, or DirecTV Stream Ultimate.

DirecTV Stream
  • 5-day free trial.
  • $86.99/month.
  • TV ONE included.
  • No commitment, cancel anytime.
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    Philo
  • 7-day free trial.
  • $28/month.
  • TV ONE included.
  • No commitment, cancel anytime.
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    Spectrum TV Stream
  • $39.99/month.
  • TV ONE included.
  • No commitment, cancel anytime.
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    DirecTV Stream Ultimate
  • 5-day free trial.
  • $109.99/month.
  • TV ONE included.
  • No commitment, cancel anytime.
  • Go to DirecTV Stream Ultimate

    TV One looks to spotlight a wide range of programming genres, with a focus on African American stories. You can catch sitcoms from different eras like ‘90s Living Single and 2010s Love That Girl; docuseries celebrating the road to success on Uncensored; true crime shows like Deadly Case Files; and even a home improvement show in Living by Design. You can tune into TV One anytime with just a streaming device and a live TV subscription.

    To watch TV One without cable, sign up for a subscription to any of the live TV options below. You can read more information about each of their prices and offers to see which one gets you the most value for money.

    DirecTV Stream

    DirecTV Stream is a streaming service that offers everything from live TV, local channels, on-demand films, sports packages, and even premium cable networks like HBO and Starz for an additional fee. Its plans, which start at $70/month, are on the pricier side of live TV, but that’s because it offers unlimited DVR and streams on top of at least 75 channels, depending on the plan you pick.

    DirecTV Stream Ultimate

    DirecTV Stream Ultimate is the second-biggest package offered by DirecTV Stream. With it, you get up to 160 channels (up 40 channels from the previous tier) across entertainment, sports, and news. That’s almost any channel you can think of—from TBS and USA; to ESPN and CBS Sports; to CNN and BBC News; and so much more. You get it all, plus tens of thousands of on-demand titles for the price of $109.99/month (saving you roughly $40/month from the package after it), so if the budget allows, it's worth trying the Ultimate plan yourself.

    Philo

    At just $28/month, Philo is one of the most affordable on-demand and live TV streaming services out there. It boasts over 70 live channels, including AMC, Lifetime, and Paramount Network, 70,000 movies, and unlimited DVR. If you ever find Philo’s base package wanting, the service also allows you to stack add-ons like Starz and MGM+ to your plan.

    Spectrum TV Stream

    Spectrum TV Stream is the internet provider's most affordable TV plan yet. At $40/month, it offers cable channels like CNN, TCM, and Disney, but notably, it does not include sports and local channels in its catalog. For that, you'd have to look at Spectrum's other plans, like Spectrum TV Choice. TV Stream is only available for Spectrum internet users, and to date, it has yet to offer a free trial. It may not sound like it has a lot going for it, but TV Stream is actually a great option for Spectrum customers looking for leaner (read: sports-less) TV packages that can conveniently be paid along with the internet.