I’m getting to the point where I may start using one of the legit IPTV services because I’m at end of my rope with Strong and always changing addresses.
Anyone using the legal services like Sling or Fubo and if so what’s the best?
I don’t need the thousands of channels offered by the underground services.
Thanks in advance.
I’ve used Sling before and I liked it, but ended up cancelling it as the price just kept going up and up…
If you want news and sports, Sling blue is most likely the cheapest option, if our not interested in news and sports, Philo or Frndly are great low cost options. And theres always several fast channels/bundles for free.
FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channels are 100% free, ad-supported streaming services that allow users to watch live TV, movies, news, and sports without monthly subscription fees or contracts. In 2026, major platforms like Pluto TV, Tubi, The Roku Channel, Amazon Freevee, and Xumo offer thousands of channels and on-demand content accessible directly on smart TVs, streaming devices, and mobile apps without requiring a sign-up.
| Platform | Owner | Key Features | Sign-Up Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pluto TV | Paramount Global | 300+ channels, live TV + on-demand | No |
| Tubi | Fox | Extensive movie library, niche channels | No |
| The Roku Channel | Roku | Live TV, sports, integrated with Roku devices | No |
| Freevee | Amazon | Premium originals, high-quality streaming | No |
| Xumo | Charter/Cox | Linear channels, on-demand mix | No |
in the past i’ve used all but roku, and for free, they were decent with limited ad 
interruptions, but it seems once this format became popular, the ads took over the viewing, and i quit them all, just way tooooooo many ads, especially THE SAME AD 
thee timez in a row….THE SAME AD thee timez in a row….THE SAME AD thee timez in a row….what kinda monkey shine bs is that 
?? but again, for free….
…..and if you have an antenna and the internet…..TabloTV…hands down
Don’t forget the free Plex TV with 600 channels.
The only thing I find odd is the no sign up statement. Yes that may be true but if you want to save channels and make up your own favourite list, then download the Plex TV app from the Play Store or Amazon App store and you’ll have to sign up with an email alias if you prefer, and you will need a tablet or phone to go to their confirmation site and enter the online code provided. Then be sure to store your login info.
There’s other options besides strong and there’s other DNS’s besides the one that everyone else has. Keep looking, get trials and you will find a good one.