Amazon Prime Video: Live Channels Are Likely On The Way

Amazon Prime Video is a streaming powerhouse, offering thousands of TV and movie titles to make any entertainment junkie swoon. Along with Netflix and Hulu, Prime Video is one of the top on-demand streaming services on the planet, but live TV isn’t what this platform is known for.

That’s going to change.

Rumor has it that Prime Video is working to add live TV to its content offerings. Let’s explore this revelation and learn more about how you can fulfill your live TV needs without a cable subscription.

Live Channels From Amazon Prime Video

Amazon appears to be starting the process of adding live TV content to Prime Video. This deduction, confirmed by a Protocol report, was sparked by job listings put out by Amazon in an effort to find experts in 24/7 broadcast TV.

What does this mean for you as a viewer? For one, the addition of live TV to Amazon Prime Video could make it a one-stop-shop for streaming, fulfilling many viewers’ needs in a single platform. Basically, rather than subscribing to Prime Video and live cable TV channels, you may be able to fully cut the cord without losing any of your favorite content.

What’s Available on Prime Video Right Now?

Currently, Amazon Prime Video offers an extensive library of movies and TV for on-demand streaming. Prime Video subscribers can also download content or access select titles in 4K. Prime Video is already one of the most popular and well-loved streaming services available. So, we expect the addition of live channels to bolster this platform’s already-stellar reputation.

Prime Video’s Live Streaming Competitors

So, we’ve established that Prime Video will, at some point in the (hopefully near) future, offer live TV streaming. But, what if you want that service now?

But investing in a streaming platform that also offers live TV, you can cancel your cable subscription and save some dough. The monthly subscription cost for live TV streaming platforms is lower than that of cable and offers the added benefit of greater flexibility and device compatibility.

The three most prevalent live TV providers in the world of streaming are:

YouTube TV

Priced at $49.99 per month, YouTube TV costs more than your average streaming service, but far less than the typical cable subscription. With YouTube TV, you’ll get live streaming from over 70 cable channels, local sports and news access, and unlimited DVR storage space. Additionally, if you have a big family, you’ll enjoy that you can create six separate accounts for a single household, along with three simultaneous streams.

Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV offers about 55 live cable channels, along with a comprehensive local network collection, for $55 per month. This platform offers an Unlimited Screens Add-On for an extra $9.99 per month – without this add-on, you can stream from two separate screens simultaneously. Just like with YouTube TV, you can have six different user profiles with a single Hulu + Live TV account.

Sling TV

Sling TV offers three different subscription types: Sling Orange, Sling Blue, and Sling Orange and Blue. Sling Orange and Sling Blue offer different collections of channels. Both cost $30 per month, but Sling Orange provides 30 channels and Sling Blue offers 40 channels. The Orange and Blue subscription provides 50 channels for $45 per month, with access to the big sports networks.

The Takeaway

While Amazon Prime Video is on the path to offering live TV streaming, it’s unlikely to be available in the short-term. But, that doesn’t mean that you can’t make the switch from cable to streaming right now. Plenty of other streaming platforms offer exceptional live TV packages for prices that are far lower than cable.

We recommend that you check out the platforms listed above and consider which one provides the channels that you watch. Then, grab your last cable bill and see how much you could save. We think you’ll be amazed at the financial benefit of cutting the cord!