By estherdidsang@gmail.com 
If you’re trying to catch up on all the latest TV shows or movies, it’s a lot harder than it seems. One week, there’s a must-see something that everyone’s talking about, and the next, it’s behind a paywall. Each hot new show seems to live on a different streaming platform. Before you know it, you have a mountain of streaming subscriptions and are wondering how it ended up being more expensive than cable.
The good news is you can get a decent amount of subscriptions for less than you think. There are promos and bundles that can trim your monthly costs. We’ve rounded up the most effective ways to lower your streaming bill so you can keep watching what you love without overspending.
With many combined years of experience covering services and tech, CNET’s resident streaming experts, alongside members of CNET’s dedicated deals team, bring you the best offers and help you make the most of your streaming-service budget. The bargains below include monthly discounts, bundle offers and price cuts for students. We’ll continue to update this page as offers come and go, so check back often.
Best streaming service deals
A standard Starz subscription is $11 per month but there are plenty of ways to sign up for less right now. New subscribers can get their first six months for $24 total. That brings each month to just $4 per month.
YouTube TV is CNET’s top pick for the overall cable alternative available. It’s pricey at $83 per month, but right now, new subscribers will get $23 off their first two months, which brings the price down to $60. You can also try it free for 21 days, which is plenty of time to see if you want to commit.
Sling is one of the best live TV services available, and it has a few subscriptions to choose from. Right now, the Total TV plan includes more than 65 channels of sports, entertainment, news and kids’ shows. It’s only $30 your first month, saving you $31.
Sling is also offering a day pass for just $5 or a 3-month prepay-and-save deal that’s only $50.
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Fubo has a number of options, which start at $56 per month. Right now, new subscribers can get $10 off a Sports and News subscription, $25 off a Pro subscription, and $30 off Elite with Sports Plus subscription, knocking the costs down to $46, $49 and $54, respectively, for the first month.
Elite with Sports Plus members who choose a six-month subscription also get a free Apple TV 4K (a $129 value) with the purchase.
Paramount Plus has an ad-supported Essential plan for $9 per month or an ad-free Premium plan for $14 per month. You can also prepay for a one-year subscription upfront, which saves you $4 per month on both plans. There’s a one-week free trial, and you’ll get a 50% discount on any monthly plan if you’re a student.
A Basic-tier Disney Plus subscription is available at no additional cost for Spectrum customers with a TV Select package or higher. More details can be found at Spectrum’s site.
What is the best streaming service deal right now?
Ultimately, the best streaming service deal will depend on the content you want to watch. The Trio Basic subscription — which bundles Disney Plus, Hulu and HBO Max — is an excellent value. Combining three popular services for as little as $20 a month, you’ll get a variety of shows and movies for less.
How we choose streaming service deals at CNET
This list features several straightforward streaming deals that include temporary discounts for new or returning subscribers. These offers aren’t the only way to score some savings. We’ve also included plenty of other ways to stretch your budget for streaming, including discounted student subscriptions, annual plan savings and bundle offers that combine multiple services. Some of these offers may not technically qualify as a “deal,” but they’re among the most consistent ways to get a streaming subscription for less.