Question for Hulu users

[Six Million Dollar Man]

Those of us using YouTube just lost all the ESPN channels. For you all using Hulu, please tell me what packages you get as a sports fan. Seems to be DVR options, ad options, etc. And for those of you who used to be on YouTube and switched to Hulu, please tell us the advantages or what you like better about Hulu. TIA

 

[CCUIrmo]

Have used HUlu for a while. We added the disney/espn package which helps with getting espn+ stuff. We have on our hulu espn/espn2/espnU/espnews. Also have acc/sec/big10 netwokrs on it although I never watch big 10 network. I truly cant remember if it came with all that or we picked a specific package but disney/espn+ is pretty worth it.

 

[GamecockFam]

Well 🤬. Just took the week off to relax and enjoy family and friends for the holidays. Part of that is watching sports. This just flat out sucks. The only reason I have YouTube tv is for the sports content. Without it, there is no point. I've paused my membership with hopes that a deal is made. In the meantime, I'll be subscribing to either Hulu or Sling tv...

 

[SLODAWG]

Those of us using YouTube just lost all the ESPN channels. For you all using Hulu, please tell me what packages you get as a sports fan. Seems to be DVR options, ad options, etc. And for those of you who used to be on YouTube and switched to Hulu, please tell us the advantages or what you like better about Hulu. TIA

I'm trying to figure this out too. Think I'm going to "suspend" the youtubetv and try Hulu. Need something with the best sports package.

 

[gamecox4982]

I went from Spectrum to Direct and then YT because of cost - YT was really cheap when it first launched but supply and demand as usual dictates pricing - think I will just hook up the Antenna and call it a day.

 

[alaskagamecock]

If they don’t get something negotiated this will kill YouTube TV.

 

[Horseshoe 04]

Worked in this industry for years (25+)
Can’t stand giving spectrum a nickel but until there’s a fiber option I expense our internet bill to work. We left Directv for Hulu almost 3 years ago. None of them are great or have exactly everything but particularly in sports & more so Gamecock baseball & basketball Hulu has won our $, we are $50 less than our best directv rate ever was, with Starz & the Baby Yoda network & we can stream at the tailgate.

 

[Bud Wiser]

Well 🤬. Just took the week off to relax and enjoy family and friends for the holidays. Part of that is watching sports. This just flat out sucks. The only reason I have YouTube tv is for the sports content. Without it, there is no point. I've paused my membership with hopes that a deal is made. In the meantime, I'll be subscribing to either Hulu or Sling tv...

Every article I’ve read say there is zero chance YouTube allows this to get into the real bowl season. YouTube has been the one streamer that has done a good job of keeping channels available. Most are shocked it even got to this point. I’m all for doing a free 7-day trial, but don’t be surprised if YouTubeTV has these channels back by the. The question will be at what cost moving forward?

 

[Bud Wiser]

I'm trying to figure this out too. Think I'm going to "suspend" the youtubetv and try Hulu. Need something with the best sports package.

DirecTv streaming has the best sports package…but you have to get the ultimate and it’s about $100 month.

 

[uscwatson21]

If they don’t get something negotiated this will kill YouTube TV.

YouTube TV lost me when they raised their prices, got rid of channels I liked and added a bunch I would never watch.

 

[Horseshoe 04]

DirecTv streaming has the best sports package…but you have to get the ultimate and it’s about $100 month.

I don’t miss TV bills over $100 😎

 

[Bud Wiser]

I don’t miss TV bills over $100 😎

Me neither. That’s why I’m not doing it. The one thing I’ll say about that package is it gets all of the Ballys networks which I think has been the worst part of all streaming is when Fox sold these networks. Personally, I can get by as I have ESPN+ so can stream ESPN through that until it’s worked out with YouTube.

 

[lakemurraycock1]

Google will get it worked out with Disney. In the meantime they are reducing the cost of YouTubetv by 15 bucks a month. You can get Disney bundle for 14 bucks and it includes espn+and Hulu with ads. The Disney Bundle includes subscriptions to Disney+, ESPN+, and the Hulu plan you select for a discounted price, as compared to the retail price of each subscription when purchased separately. The Disney Bundle is available with Hulu (Ad-supported) for $13.99/mo*

 

[Lurker123]

If they don’t get something negotiated this will kill YouTube TV.

Agreed. I am gone if it doesn't get fixed. And I believe they know it. As someone said, I think it's just a matter of time.

So, Hulu free trial until the negotiation wnds?

 

[Six Million Dollar Man]

Agreed. I am gone if it doesn't get fixed. And I believe they know it. As someone said, I think it's just a matter of time.

So, Hulu free trial until the negotiation wnds?

That's what I'm doing.

 

[Lurker123]

That's what I'm doing.

Well, I stumbled on fubo first. So, 7 day free trial should get me through, or be a good trial for if Ytv screws around.

 

[SLODAWG]

DirecTv streaming has the best sports package…but you have to get the ultimate and it’s about $100 month.

I was very satisfied with Youtubetv. Lots of college football. I can watch from about anywhere. Plug in the TV while working in the garage...plug in outside at our fire pit. No cables, no cable boxes.

 

[ccotney]

hulu plus live tv 69.95 month

 

[rgamecock1]

Starting December 17th youtube will no longer offer ESPN or any Disney related channels.

 

[Garnet chicken]

Well, I stumbled on fubo first. So, 7 day free trial should get me through, or be a good trial for if Ytv screws around.

I think you will like it. I've been using Fubo for a while with no problems and it has all the sports channels.

 

[Lurker123]

Starting December 17th youtube will no longer offer ESPN or any Disney related channels.

Temporarily, yes. I can't imagine they survive, much less thrive if it's permanent.

 

[Bud Wiser]

Temporarily, yes. I can't imagine they survive, much less thrive if it's permanent.

It’s not permanent. They’ll have them back soon.

 

[myrtlecock]

I've been with Hulu live for a couple years now. It's fine.

It saves me probably around 60 or $80 a month depending upon what kind of package I might have with cable. Just taking into account that the cable company jacked up the price of internet since that's all I wanted from them. I call them and haggle about once a year to get the best deal I can.

I don't pay extra for ad free or anything like that. The DVR works pretty well. I like that I have the Hulu app on my phone so I can pretty much watch my TV plan wherever I am.

I've found Hulu seems to have less issues working through a Chromecast or my new Google TV dongle than it did with a fire TV stick.

I'm kind of thankful I no longer have cable for the simple reason that sometimes the act of actually choosing something to watch which streaming sort of forces you to do convinces me there are things I'd rather be doing than watching TV. That's a good thing.

 

[punydevil]

I switched from Dish a year and a half ago after 11 years and have not missed Dish. I get all the sports I need in the Hulu Live package. I have no sports add-ons, just some premium movie channels.

 

[Boom4life]

I would do the Disney bundle over Hulu live but that’s just me. I guess the first fits my families needs better

 

[tngamecock#]

This is Disney’s way of driving people to the Hulu/Disney bundle. Plus, Google owns YouTube tv so both parties have plenty of money. This is simply another greed move by two greedy companies.

 

[Ratheolcoach]

Google will get it worked out with Disney. In the meantime they are reducing the cost of YouTubetv by 15 bucks a month. You can get Disney bundle for 14 bucks and it includes espn+and Hulu with ads. The Disney Bundle includes subscriptions to Disney+, ESPN+, and the Hulu plan you select for a discounted price, as compared to the retail price of each subscription when purchased separately. The Disney Bundle is available with Hulu (Ad-supported) for $13.99/mo*

ESPN+ doesn’t provide regular ESPN programming

 

[bucketdad]

Those of us using YouTube just lost all the ESPN channels. For you all using Hulu, please tell me what packages you get as a sports fan. Seems to be DVR options, ad options, etc. And for those of you who used to be on YouTube and switched to Hulu, please tell us the advantages or what you like better about Hulu. TIA

Hulu Live by itself with no add-ons comes with quite a bit. Local FOX, NBC, ABC, CBS. You also get BIG TEN, ESPN w/the U, 2 and News. FS1, FS2, GOLF CHANNEL, OLYMPIC CHANNEL, NBC AND CBS SPORTS NET. SEC and ACC NETWORKS, TNT, TBS and USA NETWORKS. They also add alternative channels from time to time if a lot of sports are going on.
Not bad for a starting package. I have an entertainment add-on that adds no additional sports but I do have Disney+ mainly so I can get sports on more screens in the mancave than Hulu would allow using the ESPN app. Plus Disney+ is the best way to get pretty much all Gamecock Baseball.

 

[uscclassof74]

Hulu + live TV doesn't have Fox Regional (now Bally's) sports channels, MLB Network or NFL Network. As of this month Disney bundle is part of the basic package. So that handles ESPN+. It does have ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNNews, ACC, SEC, FS1, FS2 & Big10. I get the local network channels in Greenville. I like it.

 

[Lurker123]

Ha, sounds like I chose poorly by choosing fubo first. Oh well, it's a free week offer, and then I'll do Hulu for a free week. Sounds like Hulu is the ultimate destination if the espn mess doesn't get fixed at yttv.

 

[USCBatgirl21]

Here's the thing y'all...they'll work out a deal shortly. Streaming services can't survive without Disney. They need Disney, and Disney knows it. Google won't remain stupid for long. The cost of YouTubeTV will go up, but most times those increases when streaming services add channels, it's nominal.

I had HuluLive for a while. I got tired of the constant buffering and shutting down completely for no reason. Haven't had issues with YouTube TV. I have access to logins for the ESPN app to watch ESPN, SEC Network, etc., so I'm not worried about changing services.

 

[USCBatgirl21]

ESPN+ doesn’t provide regular ESPN programming

Exactly. People don't realize this.

An aside - PGA Tour Live will start being part of the ESPN+ package as of January 1. It will not be a separate channel that you can subscribe to via Amazon etc.

 

[GamecockFam]

Honestly, I'm staying away from Hulu because I feel like this a move by Disney to own the market. Hulu will become a Disney monopoly if they can drive people away from other platforms by bullying them into outrageous prices at the expense of losing Disney content.

I loved YouTube TV for the DVR capabilities and the sports channels. No other steaming service compares.

I've used Sling in the past and loved it, they have a promotion right now for $10 for the first month of the package that I would want (has the essential sports networks). After that, it'll be $30/month. I think I'll eat the costs and get it soon if YouTube and Disney don't break a deal by the time the women's basketball team plays Stanford.

 

[Six Million Dollar Man]

Ha, sounds like I chose poorly by choosing fubo first. Oh well, it's a free week offer, and then I'll do Hulu for a free week. Sounds like Hulu is the ultimate destination if the espn mess doesn't get fixed at yttv.

Hey, I'm doing Hulu the first week then Fubo the 2nd week. Hope YTTV and Disney resolve this though in the final analysis this may be a huge power grab by Disney to convert users to Hulu.

 

[Lurker123]

Hey, I'm doing Hulu the first week then Fubo the 2nd week. Hope YTTV and Disney resolve this though in the final analysis this may be a huge power grab by Disney to convert users to Hulu.

Unfortunately, it'll probably work, at least with me. Because I'll probably do the lazy thing and just switch to hulu.

 

[Garnet chicken]

Ha, sounds like I chose poorly by choosing fubo first. Oh well, it's a free week offer, and then I'll do Hulu for a free week. Sounds like Hulu is the ultimate destination if the espn mess doesn't get fixed at yttv.

Fubo has all those channels and more sports like soccer and big 10 and 12 networks. So you will like it. Hulu for me was a lot of buffering and that could have been just me.

 

[Six Million Dollar Man]

So far not liking the user interface on Hulu.

 

[USCBatgirl21]

Deal was reached this morning. Channels are being restored throughout the day.

 

[svjkn3]

I like Dish still but only gripe is not being able to buy NFL Sunday Ticket because it’s only offered through DirectTV and I can’t get Bally Sports to watch Hockey Games. Dish has a Dish Anywhere app that works like YouTube TV and Hulu Live and SlingTV that connects to your Dish DVR. It’s pretty cool because I can watch it anywhere like YTTV but my internet couldn’t hold 2 or more YouTube TV’s live at the same time with Fire Sticks. If I wanted tv in my house I had to stay with Dish. I have pretty decent quality Spectrum internet with very good routers too. I would have used one of them but it wouldn’t work for me. Maybe I need to try Cromecasts or Google TV dongles like someone said that it has less issues on them instead of Fire Sticks.

 

[Boom4life]

I like Dish still but only gripe is not being able to buy NFL Sunday Ticket because it’s only offered through DirectTV and I can’t get Bally Sports to watch Hockey Games. Dish has a Dish Anywhere app that works like YouTube TV and Hulu Live and SlingTV that connects to your Dish DVR. It’s pretty cool because I can watch it anywhere like YTTV but my internet couldn’t hold 2 or more YouTube TV’s live at the same time with Fire Sticks. If I wanted tv in my house I had to stay with Dish. I have pretty decent quality Spectrum internet with very good routers too. I would have used one of them but it wouldn’t work for me. Maybe I need to try Cromecasts or Google TV dongles like someone said that it has less issues on them instead of Fire Sticks.

If you are getting anything over 20mbps then you should be able to stream at 2 locations at the same time with no problem. I use to average about 20mbps without any issues. Now a larger company bought out my local company and we are up to 200mbps.