Because of the increasing rates for cable TV, more people are looking at the option to watch TV on the computer. The cable companies enjoy in many communities a monopoly and can charge you high monthly subscription fees. Amounts of $80 to $100 are very common and in return you get access to 50 up to 100 channels. By the way, did you ever realise that you even have to pay for looking at commercials, infomercials and other ways of TV advertising.

The cable companies act still like a dinosaur and are not aware that one day they could become extinct. They still have no clue what the impact of watching TV channels on the computer will do with their business. You can make the comparison with the big telecommunication companies who in the beginning laughed about using the internet for phone calls, known as VoIP. In this article I will talk about several options that are available when you want to join the growing number of people that watch TV on pc for free.

Locating the Best Sites to Watch TV on Your Computer It will take a least one or two decades before the dinosaur, also known as cable company, becomes a museum artefact. The demand for TV on the computer is rising rapidly, although I don’t have found any numbers about this. Cable companies don’t publish their cancellations. But the many companies that turn up when searching on Google, is a clear indicator that there is a growing market. First of all you need to have an excellent broadband connection, it will work with a dial up, but I don’t recommend it.

There are many websites that provide access to TV online. Some of them excel in content while others are far better in high quality streaming video. The latter is the more important then the first. You don’t want your screen to freeze up every five minutes to download new data. Some are for free and others require a one time sign up fee for which you also receive software.

Sports Channels The website that offers a great number of sport channels is MyP2P.eu. Their “LiveSports” section is amazing, but they are restricted with regard to live TV channels. When you like, you can choose your favourite sport and see all the live games that are programmed. Because it is a global site, it offers sports that are less known in the US, but attract a lot of viewers from other countries. The main categories are American football, baseball, basketball, cricket, cycling, football/soccer, golf, ice hockey, motor sports, rugby and tennis. You can sports like squash, biathlon, badminton, volleyball, snooker and horse racing in the ‘other section’. This offer is mainly determinated by matches and tournaments that are taking place around the world.

Popular TV Programs and Channels Many people fear when they switch to watching on the computer, that they have to miss some of their favourite channels or programs. But there is no need to worry. When you go to TVChannelsFree.com, you will find more then 3600 channels from over 60 countries around the world. But first get the required plug-ins for your computer. Depending on your software on your computer, choose between RealPlayer, Windows Media Player or SopCast. When you use Microsoft it is likely that you have already a version of media player.

On the website of Inner-Live.com you can find all your favourite TV-shows. Also it offers a chat room where you can talk with other folks about the program you are watching. News Channels When it is unacceptable for you to miss anything that is happening in the world, then the website LiveStation.com could be your saviour. From all around the world they offer high quality news by the major stations. You can choose between CNN, CNBC, Euronews, NASA TV, BBC World News, Al Jazeera, Euronews and many more. It is even possible to follow them on your iPhone.

One Time Pay Websites An other option that is available for you is to pay a small fee for signing up with a site, usually around $50. In return you get special software for better navigation to your own needs and 24/7 helpdesk. If you face any challenges with your computer during installation or later on when you are watching a show, you just can contact them for help. When I was doing the research for this article I noticed that my Norton Safe Site checker flagged a few free websites with a red flag. Either they had viruses on their website or worse, there was key logger software installed. The last thing you want when you are entering your credit card details! So watch out when your anti-virus software doesn’t offer this benefit.

I still am still a ‘plug and play’ guy, and therefore I chose for a paid service. It is always nice that you can contact someone when things are not working as they should. It is up to you to decide what is more important, saving money and being annoyed when it doesn’t operate as expected, or pay a few dollars and have at all times someone available who can help you out.

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