These are the services that best compete with — or even outshine — cable.

Several streaming services are offering Black Friday and holiday discounts for new subscribers. Hulu, HBO Max, and YouTube TV are among the platforms offering monthly discounts for a limited time.

Live TV streaming services let you watch your favorite channels without the need for cable. Here are our top picks to help you cut the cord.

Editors' Note: Sling's Blue plan remains our lead choice as an affordable option for live TV streaming. Cord-cutters can watch a good mix of channels for sports, news, kids' programming and ...