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Data as of 8/01/2025. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change. *Price subject to change. Spectrum Internet required. Channel availability based on level of service and not all channels available in all markets or locations. Additional equipment may be required to access PEG channels. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply.Best Spectrum TV® packages
Sep 3, 2025 | Share
Spectrum doesn’t offer traditional TV and internet bundles with huge discounts. Instead, you can get a discount on Spectrum Internet® if you pair it with Spectrum TV. The discount lasts for two years versus just one year if you only get internet. Spectrum TV has a discount as well, but only for one year.
Check out our top picks for paring internet with TV:
Best overall
Spectrum Internet Premier +
TV Select Signature
Price: $130/mo.†§
for 24 mos.
Channels: 150+
Speed: Up to 500Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
Best for budgets
Spectrum Internet Advantage +
TV Stream
Price: $60/mo.*§
for 24 mos.
Channels: 85+
Speed: Up to 100Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
Best for everything internet + TV
Spectrum Internet Gig +
TV Select Elite
Price: $185/mo.†§
for 24 mos.
Channels: 230+
Speed: Up to 1,000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
Data effective 8/01/25. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change. See disclaimers.
How good is Spectrum TV service?
Spectrum TV is a solid service that doesn’t demand a contract. It gives you access to a decent number of channels and options for premium content. You can watch all your favorite shows anywhere, too, whether you’re at home on the couch or away on a business trip.
Pros:
- No contracts
- Cheap promotional pricing
- Off-network viewing
Cons:
- Price hikes
- Limited savings for combined services
- Costly added fees
Spectrum TV packages
You can watch Spectrum TV using the Spectrum TV app made available on media streamers, game consoles, phones, tablets, smart TVs, and more. You can also option to use the Xumo Stream Box provided by Spectrum, which is a small streamer device that connects to an HDMI port on your TV. Spectrum is phasing out cable TV boxes.
You can view the entire channel lineup on Spectrum’s website, but you must call 1-800-267-6094 to add standard and premium channels to your plan.
Spectrum TV vs. Mi Plan Latino
Spectrum TV Select Signature starts you with 150 channels, but you can add other popular TV channels like Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Disney Junior, Freeform, MTV Classic, and many more. TV Select Signature also includes more than 50 Music Choice channels at no extra cost to you. To add standard and premium TV channels, call 1-800-267-6094.
Spectrum’s Mi Plan Latino service includes 170 channels. It offers a slightly different TV lineup than the Select TV plan, offering channels like AyM Sports, Baby First TV, Bandamax, Canal Once, Cine Mexicano, and more. Like the TV Select plan, you can add standard and premium TV channels by calling 1-800-267-6094.
All Spectrum TV and Mi Plan Latino channels can be viewed using the Spectrum TV app—Spectrum is phasing out the traditional cable TV box.
Spectrum TV Stream
Spectrum TV Stream is a service you can only view through the Spectrum TV app. You start with 85 channels and access to Spectrum’s On Demand content, but like Spectrum’s other traditional TV packages, you can get add-ons for more channels.
Spectrum TV package tiers
Spectrum offers six package tiers. Two are “lite” services that are limited to the number of channels you can get, while the other four are traditional cable TV services. You can get more channels through add-ons like Sports View, Entertainment View, Latino View, and Spectrum’s premium channel options.
| Plan | Introductory price | Channel lineup |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum TV® Stream | $40/mo.* | 85+ |
| Spectrum TV® Stream Latino | $25/mo.* | 45+ |
| Spectrum TV® Select Signature | $100/mo.† for 1 year | 150+ |
| Spectrum TV® Select Plus | $110/mo.† for 1 year | 160+ |
| Spectrum TV® Select Elite | $145/mo.† for 1 year | 230+ |
| Spectrum Mi Plan Latino | $70/mo.‡ for 1 year | 170+ |
Data effective 8/01/2025. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change. See disclaimers.
Spectrum TV Select includes streaming services
In addition to all the regular and premium channels you can get with Spectrum TV Select and Mi Plan Latino, each plan includes a handful of streaming services at no extra cost to you. TV Select Plus and TV Select Elite are your best bet if you want every streaming service Spectrum TV has to offer.
| TV Select Signature | TV Select Plus | TV Select Elite | Mi Plan Latino |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disney+ Basic with Ads | Disney+ Basic with Ads | Disney+ Basic with Ads | – |
| HBO Max Basic with Ads | HBO Max Basic with Ads | HBO Max Basic with Ads | – |
| – | ESPN+ | ESPN+ | – |
| Paramount+ Essential | Paramount+ Essential | Paramount+ Essential | Paramount+ Essential |
| ViX Premium with Ads | ViX Premium with Ads | ViX Premium with Ads | ViX Premium with Ads |
| AMC+ | AMC+ | AMC+ | – |
| Peacock Premium | Peacock Premium | Peacock Premium | – |
| – | Tennis Channel | Tennis Channel | – |
* Activation of a separate subscription is required to view content through each streaming application. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. ©2025 Charter Communications. All other trademarks and logos herein are the property of their respective owners. For details, visit spectrum.com/disclosures.
Spectrum TV add-ons
Add-ons are channel bundles you can get to expand your Spectrum TV Select or Mi Plan Latino lineup. They are not available to TV Stream or Stream Latino subscribers.
| Add-on | Price | Added channels |
|---|---|---|
| Entertainment View | $15/mo. | 70+ |
| Entertainment View Extra | $25/mo. | 70+, HBO Max, Paramount+ Premium |
| Sports View | $10/mo. | 16+ |
| Latino View | $15/mo. | 70+ |
Spectrum TV premium add-ons
If you want premium channels, HBO Max costs an extra $17 each month, while MGM+ is another $7 per month. Take a look:
| Add-on | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| HBO Max | $17/mo. | All Spectrum TV plans |
| STARZ® + STARZ ENCORE® | $11/mo. | All Spectrum TV plans |
| Cinemax® | $10/mo. | All Spectrum TV plans |
| MGM+ | $7/mo. | All Spectrum TV plans |
| Paramount+ Premium | $12.99/mo. | Spectrum TV Select plans only |
| The Movie Channel® | $5/mo. | Spectrum TV Select plans only |
Spectrum “bundles”
Spectrum doesn’t offer bundled services at a discount. Instead, you get a discount on Spectrum Internet when you add Spectrum Mobile® or Spectrum TV, or both. Spectrum TV also has a discount, but only for one year. That said, Spectrum offers a large selection of packages based on the following combinations:
| Combo | Internet discount |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Internet + Spectrum TV + Spectrum Mobile | 3 years |
| Spectrum Internet + Spectrum TV | 2 years |
| Spectrum Internet + Spectrum Mobile | 2 years |
| Spectrum Internet only | 1 year |
Below, we separate all your Internet + TV options by the internet plan. Take a look:
Spectrum Internet Advantage | Spectrum Internet Premier | Spectrum Internet Gig
Spectrum Internet Advantage
Speed: 100Mbps
Bundled internet price: $20/mo. for 24 mos.
| TV plan | Bundle price |
|---|---|
| Spectrum TV® Stream | $60/mo.*§ for 24 mos. |
| Spectrum TV® Stream Latino | $45/mo.*§ for 24 mos. |
| Spectrum TV® Select Signature | $120/mo.†§ for 24 mos. |
| Spectrum TV® Select Plus | $130/mo.†§ for 24 mos. |
| Spectrum TV® Select Elite | $165/mo.†§ for 24 mos. |
| Spectrum Mi Plan Latino | $90/mo.ठfor 24 mos. |
Data effective 8/01/2025. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change. See disclaimers.
Spectrum Internet Premier
Speed: 500Mbps
Bundled internet price: $30/mo. for 24 mos.
| TV plan | Bundle price |
|---|---|
| Spectrum TV® Stream | $70/mo.*§ for 24 mos. |
| Spectrum TV® Stream Latino | $55/mo.*§ for 24 mos. |
| Spectrum TV® Select Signature | $130/mo.†§ for 24 mos. |
| Spectrum TV® Select Plus | $140/mo.†§ for 24 mos. |
| Spectrum TV® Select Elite | $175/mo.†§ for 24 mos. |
| Spectrum Mi Plan Latino | $100/mo.ठfor 24 mos. |
Data effective 8/01/2025. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change. See disclaimers.
Spectrum Internet Gig
Speed: 1,000Mbps
Bundled internet price: $40/mo. for 24 mos.
| TV plan | Bundle price |
|---|---|
| Spectrum TV® Stream | $80/mo.*§ for 24 mos. |
| Spectrum TV® Stream Latino | $65/mo.*§ for 24 mos. |
| Spectrum TV® Select Signature | $140/mo.†§ for 24 mos. |
| Spectrum TV® Select Plus | $150/mo.†§ for 24 mos. |
| Spectrum TV® Select Elite | $185/mo.†§ for 24 mos. |
| Spectrum Mi Plan Latino | $110/mo.ठfor 24 mos. |
Data effective 8/01/2025. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change. See disclaimers.
Spectrum TV tech
While Spectrum currently pushes customers to use its Spectrum TV app, there are still a number of cable TV boxes in use. Spectrum doesn’t use just one specific receiver model across the US. In fact, there are more than 60 models listed on its website, so we can’t compare its hardware with other cable internet providers. The list of manufacturers includes Arris, Motorola, Cisco, Scientific Atlanta, Pace, and Samsung.
If you don’t want to use Spectrum’s hardware, you can log in to your Spectrum account through the Spectrum TV app and watch your favorite channels on any compatible device. You can also set Spectrum as your default TV provider in devices like Apple TV and standalone apps for HBO Max, Paramount+ Premium, and more.
Picture quality
Spectrum’s receivers support digital content up to Full HD (1080i). Broadcasters control the visual fidelity, not Spectrum, so channels will have different resolutions. If you want to watch 4K content, then you must stream it over the internet using a compatible media streamer, like the Apple TV 4K with the Spectrum TV app.
Unlike other TV providers, Spectrum doesn’t include both HD and SD versions of the same channel to pad its channel count. If it’s available in HD, it just goes with that. We appreciate this no-nonsense approach, and it’s something to take into account when comparing channel counts.
DVR
Spectrum’s DVR service costs $12.99 per month if you have one receiver, or $19.99 per month if you have 2–4 receivers. All receivers have built-in DVR capability, but the storage and multi-record capability depends on the model.
For example, the Arris DCX3520e-M receiver used by Spectrum has a 500GB drive. So, if a 60-minute TV show in standard definition (SD or 480p) requires 1GB of hard drive space, then you can record 500 hours of SD programming. If the same show is in high definition (HD or 720p) and requires 5GB of space, then you can record 100 hours of programming.
Ultimately, the amount of time you can record depends on the show’s quality, how it’s encoded, and the amount of storage space on the receiver.
Spectrum also provides a Cloud DVR service for customers who don’t have a receiver. Instead, you can record and watch stored content through the Spectrum TV app.
| Cloud DVR | Cloud DVR Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage duration | 90 days | One year |
| Storage space | Up to 50 live shows | Up to 100 live shows |
| Cost | $5/mo. | $10/mo. |
Remotes
Spectrum TV uses more than 60 remote models, all of which are pretty standard universal remotes. You can also use the Spectrum TV app’s Send to TV feature to tune the receiver to the channel or On Demand content you want to watch using a smartphone or tablet.
Spectrum TV App
If you don’t want to rent Spectrum’s equipment, use the Spectrum TV app on a device you already use at no additional cost to you. You can access all your standard and premium channels no matter where you are—including live TV and on-demand content. All you need is your Spectrum account’s login credentials.
Xumo Stream Box
The Xumo Stream Box costs $5 per month to use. It’s a small media streamer roughly the size of a Google Nest Mini with the Spectrum TV app already installed. It’s ideal for the Spectrum TV Stream service, but you can use any Spectrum TV service delivered to traditional cable TV boxes. You can also add other streaming services, like Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and more. Be sure to read our full review of the Xumo Stream Box to see if it’s right for you.
Spectrum TV installation
Spectrum TV installation costs $49.99. The process will go something like this:
- You schedule your installation appointment when you sign up for a new service.
- Spectrum will text, call, or email you (depending on your preference) to confirm your appointment the day before or the day of.
- Before the technician arrives, prepare a work area for them. Clear the space around any existing cable outlets, and make sure your pets are out of the way.
- At any point during your appointment window, a technician will show up to set up your TV service. Someone over the age of 18 has to be present to let them in.
- The installation appointment can take up to three hours. If the job requires more time, you’ll unfortunately have to set another appointment so the technician can stay on schedule.
- After everything is installed, the technician should check to make sure everything works correctly. Now’s the time to ask any questions about how to use your TV service.
- Get the stranger out of your house, and enjoy your Spectrum TV!
If your home is already wired for cable service, you can self-install your equipment. It’s cheaper, and you don’t have to wait around for an appointment. We recommend reading through the instructions before making your decision if you’re unsure whether you can handle it. The biggest downside of self-installation is that nobody’s there to help if you need to troubleshoot an issue.
Our verdict
Spectrum TV is adequate for a cable TV package. It’s cool that you don’t need a receiver to enjoy your favorite shows and movies—you just need the Spectrum TV app and a compatible device. But keep in mind that Spectrum’s promotional pricing ends after 12 months, so all the TV and premium channels you stack on top of the base plan can lead to a jaw-dropping experience when you get the bill.
Check out Spectrum packages and bundles.Disclaimers
Spectrum TV plans
* Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. SPECTRUM TV STREAM/SPECTRUM TV STREAM LATINO: Price subject to change. Spectrum Internet required. Channel availability based on level of service and not all channels available in all markets or locations. Additional equipment may be required to access PEG channels. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
† Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. SPECTRUM TV SELECT: Standard rates apply after promo period. TV equipment may be required, charges apply. Channel availability based on level of service and not all channels available in all markets or locations. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
‡ Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. MI PLAN LATINO: Standard rates apply after promo period. TV equipment may be required, charges apply. Channel availability based on level of service and not all channels available in all markets or locations. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
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* Spectrum TV Stream and TV Stream Latino
- Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. SPECTRUM TV STREAM/SPECTRUM TV. STREAM LATINO: Price subject to change. Spectrum Internet required. Channel availability based on level of service and not all channels available in all markets or locations. Additional equipment may be required to access PEG channels. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
† Spectrum TV Select
- Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. SPECTRUM TV SELECT: Standard rates apply after promo period. TV equipment may be required, charges apply. Channel availability based on level of service and not all channels available in all markets or locations. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
‡ Spectrum Mi Plan Latino
- Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. MI PLAN LATINO: Standard rates apply after promo period. TV equipment may be required, charges apply. Channel availability based on level of service and not all channels available in all markets or locations. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
§ Spectrum Internet
- Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.