Latest TV, Streaming, and Cable Guides

Fresh TVProz guides for channel numbers, streaming availability, provider packages, sports networks, and on-demand viewing.

Broadcast TV Fee: What It Is and What Each Provider Charges

Quick Answer: The broadcast TV fee is a monthly charge that cable companies add to pay for carrying local channels like ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX. It is not a government fee. In 2026 Cox charges $32.00 a month, Xfinity’s amount depends on your market and plan, and DIRECTV satellite lists no broadcast TV fee at all. Last checked October 13, 2026, against Cox’s 2026 surcharge sheet, Xfinity’s fees support article (updated August 31, 2026) and price-change page, DIRECTV’s satellite package page, DISH’s package terms and YouTube TV’s sign-up page. Local stations are free over the air with an antenna.

Read more

New Free Channels Added to Roku in 2026: Full Updated List

Roku has added nearly 80 free channels in the first half of 2026 alone, and the pace has been consistent every single month without stopping. The breakdown by month is six channels in January, 17 in February, 15 in March, 22 in April, 15 in May, and four more in June, covering genres that include sports, classic TV, kids content, news, nature, lifestyle, and international programming. Complete List of New Roku Free Channels Added in 2026 January 2026 Channel Genre The Virginian Classic Western Raza Canal Spanish Language OverTime Sports Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Game Show TV Amor

Read more

Spectrum Channel Lineup | Full Detailed List & TV Guide

Browse the full Spectrum channel lineup by category, with package columns for TV Stream, TV Select Signature, TV Select Plus, TV Platinum, TV Stream Latino, and Mi Plan Latino.

Read more

Xfinity Channel Lineup 2026: Every Channel by Category and Package

Browse Xfinity channels by category, package clue, add-on, and regional availability before verifying the exact channel number for your address.

Read more

Why Sports Streaming Blackouts Still Exist and How to Check Before You Pay

Sports streaming blackouts still catch fans by surprise because local, national, and streaming rights are split across different deals. Here is how NFL Sunday Ticket, MLB.TV, NBA League Pass, and live TV services can block games and what to check before subscribing.

Read more

ESPNU on Spectrum | Channel Number & Package Guide

ESPNU on Spectrum changes by city, with channel 370 listed in many large markets. See the city table, the plan you need and the ESPN app route with no add-on.

Read more

What Channel Is ESPN? All Four ESPN Channels, and the Two Apps

ESPN is 206 on DIRECTV and 140 on DISH, and the whole ESPN family sits in a consecutive block on both. Here are all four channel numbers, what each one carries, and the difference between ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited, both of which rise in price on 17 September 2026.

Read more

What Channel Is CBS Sports Network? Every Provider Number, and What Is Actually On It

CBS Sports Network is 221 on DIRECTV, 158 on DISH and 94 on Verizon Fios, with cable numbers that vary by market. It carries college sports and studio shows, but no NFL games and nothing from the CBS primetime schedule. Here is every provider number and what is actually on it month by month.

Read more

What Channel Is the Western Channel on DIRECTV? It Is Called Something Else Now

There is no DIRECTV channel called the Western Channel, which is why guide searches fail. The channel people mean is STARZ ENCORE Westerns on 538, part of the STARZ premium tier. Here are the confirmed numbers, how to get it on each package, and the free antenna alternative that covers most of the same ground.

Read more

ESPN Plus on DIRECTV: Included With ESPN Unlimited

Learn whether ESPN Plus is available on DIRECTV, how Gemini and the ESPN app work, and what DIRECTV subscribers need to stream ESPN+ content.

Read more