Life & fun · February 28, 2017
YouTube TV
YouTube takes on the cable TV providers
YouTube TV launched on February 28, 2017 with 673 votes, #8 of 3,156 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.
In plain words
YouTube TV is a streaming service that offers live television over the internet as an alternative to traditional cable providers. Available on Android and iOS devices, it delivers broadcast and cable channels through the YouTube platform. The service launched in 2017 and targets viewers seeking a digital option for live TV without a cable subscription. YouTube TV combines YouTube's streaming infrastructure with traditional television programming for modern cord-cutters.
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From the sources
Stream live TV from ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN & popular cable networks in English and Spanish. Record without DVR storage space limits. Try it free. Cancel anytime.
Add NFL Sunday Ticket to the Sports Plan—now only $47.25 $30/mo for your first 8 months Or $240/yr. Returning users pay $47.25/mo or $378. Avail varies. Sports Plan req. Terms apply. Commercial use excl. No refunds. Eligibility criteria apply. Cancel anytime. Terms apply . Offer ends September 30, 2026. Packed with everything sports. Live games, expert analysis, sports news, plus your local channels. *New YouTube TV users pay $44.99/mo for 6 months of Sports Plan (save $120), then $64.99/mo thereafter. Ends 9/30/2026. Offer terms apply. No refunds. Cancel anytime. **New YouTube TV users pay $59.99/mo for 3 months of the main YouTube TV plan (save $69), then $82.99/mo thereafter. Ends…from tv.youtube.com
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