The perfect way to unwind after a long, exhausting day is to relax with one’s family, bonding over TV shows and movies. Availing of the best TV cable packages helps one perfectly integrate variety with cost reduction. Today, with several cable TV and internet providers having entered the scene, there is no dearth of options for TV viewers. Here’s a glimpse at some cable TV packages one can choose from:

DIRECTV
DIRECTV’s ENTERTAINMENT package and other premium packages provide several popular channels – including HBO Max, SHOWTIME®, CINEMAX®, STARZ®, and MGM+TM – free of cost for three months. DIRECTV also offers a two-year price guarantee for its subscribers. The cable TV packages and their prices are classified based on the number of channels offered. Some of the DIRECTV packages include:

• DIRECTV Entertainment – Offering 165+ channels and 45,000+ on-demand titles for $64.99 per month
• DIRECTV ChoiceTM – With 200+ channels and 50,000+ on-demand titles at $84.99 per month
• DIRECTV UltimateTM – Providing over 270 channels and 60,000+ on-demand titles at $109.99 a month
• DIRECTV Premier – Offering 340+ channels and 70,000+ on-demand titles at $154.99 per month

Verizon
Verizon’s Fios TV packages offer a wide variety of packages with no surcharges, broadcasts, or fees for regional sports networks. Moreover, one can opt for customized internet and TV plans based on their preferences and requirements, paying only for the channels and services they require. Some of its Fios TV packages are as follows:

• Fios TV test drive – The company recommends a plan after 60 days of trial viewership at $75.
• Your Fios TV – One can choose five of their favorite channels to receive a package recommendation at $75 and avail of 125+ channels.
• More Fios TV – This package provides access to 300+ channels, including the most popular channels, plus regional sports, at $99.
• The most Fios TV – Includes 425+ channels, including the cream of the crop of sports and movie channels, at $119.

Spectrum
Spectrum’s TV packages enjoy immense popularity owing to their customization options and excellent media and entertainment packages. Moreover, while even the basic package offers a wide range of channels, one can include additional channel packs to their package; each spectrum add-on pack provides one with basic cable and premium packages like HBO MaxTM, Cooking Channel, and SHOWTIME®. Here are some of their exclusive packages:

• TV Select – Offers 125+ channels, including local and basic cable channels, such as FX, NBC, and Magnolia Network, at $59.99 per month
• TV Select + Entertainment View – Offers 250+ channels, plus 80+ basic cable channels, including Disney XD and Cooking Channel, at $71.99 per month
• TV Select + Sports View + Entertainment View – Includes premium live sports networks and 228+ channels, including NFL RedZone, ESPNews, and Outdoor Channel, at $77.99 per month

DISH
The DISH TV service provides one with three months of free access to SHOWTIME® and the DISH Movie Pack, which includes 14 B-list channels, such as Crime and Investigation Network, EPIX Hits, EPIX2, HDNET MOVIES, Hallmark Movies and Mysteries, MoviePlex, and Sony Movies. The DISH senior discount, or DISH 55 provides free installation to customers aged 55 or above, along with one free movie rental per month, six months of equipment protection, and upgraded identity theft protection. Some of its other discounts include DISH military discount, DISH discounts for healthcare workers and teachers, Movies on Us, and eAutoPlay discounts. Moreover, new customers can avail of a three-year price guarantee.

Xfinity
Xfinity’s TV and internet deals offer several features and benefits, including wide availability, no-term agreement plans, Xfinity Stream app, and an excellent voice remote. Some of its packages include:

• Choice TV – with 10+ channels (no cable channels) at $20 per month
• Popular TV – with 125+ channels (entailing popular cable channels) at $50 a month
• Ultimate TV – offering 185+ channels (with premium channels) at $68.5 per month

Optimum
Optimum offers comprehensive cable TV packages at affordable prices, allowing one to pick and choose from a variety of options. The basic TV package provides access to 50+ local channels, such as ABC, NBC, and CBS, at $30 a month; the core TV package offers 220+ basic cable channels, including BBC America, Comedy Central, and FX, as well as free Optimum stream device, at $75 per month; and premier TV package, with 420+ channels, such as beIN Sports, ESPNU, and CMT, and access to premier cable channels like HBO® and SHOWTIME®, at $115 a month. Moreover, the Optimum TV app allows viewers to watch their favorite channels from any location and is available on Android, Apple, and Amazon devices.