Saturday, February 12, 2022

USTVNow or USTVNow360. Which one do I choose? Depends on what you want to watch.

Now with the demise of Locast and the loss of local broadcast channels, a new player is in the game: USTVNow. Well, they've been around for a long time, but USTVNow is now the only legit place to get all the major Broadcast networks. 

There are different versions of USTVNow, depending on where you subscribe from, so here is a breakdown of the different options.  

  • US Viewers looking for Broadcast networks ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CW, choose the first one in this list: USTVNow.
  • Canadian viewers looking for CTV, CBC, City TV and TVO, choose the first one: USTV Now (TeleUp Canada + DVR plan). Canadians wishing to watch US and Canada channels will need to subscribe to two packages. 
  • The TeleUp Canada plan can be selected as a stand-alone option and does not require the USTVNow plan.



The USTVNow service was built for our troops and is enjoyed by patriots everywhere. Territorial content restrictions may apply. Our service is offered principally to a small number of American expats, state department, and military employees overseas.

We do not delete anything from the original broadcast, cable, or satellite TV feeds streamed to users, including commercials. The service in the continental U.S.A. is available as a TV anywhere service in combination with a regular cable subscription from USTVNow place shifting cable partners. If you are having trouble watching inside a U.S. military base, consulate or U.S. embassy please contact technical support.

TV shows that are available in high definition will play in 720p. Currently, the HD option is available for the following channels: ABC, CBS, CW, FOX, PBS, AMC, Animal Planet, Bravo, Discovery Channel, ESPN, ESPN2, FX, Fox News, Freeform, National Geographic, Paramount Network, Sundance, Syfy, TLC, and USA.

Editor's notes:
  • The channel line-ups for both the dot-net and dot-com websites are identical, which one you choose would depend on which devices you are watching on. (See Editor's Note 2)
Editor's note (2): Will your regular viewing of USTVNow be: 

Expanded details below:



USTVNow (web-access only) 
[use web-browser on streaming devices to access this site]
Link: 
https://ustvnow.net


(1) Paid Plan:

USTVNOW (US$19)
38 USTVNOW channels • HD available • 24 Hours Catchup • Watch on laptop, TV, phone, and tablet



Be sure to check the box:
(For USTVNow Package) I verify that I am a U.S. soldier stationed in a military base or an American citizen living or traveling overseas.*
* Editor's note: Here's my logic for US viewers: 'technically' you are a US citizen... you 'could' be traveling outside of the US... someday... eventually if not now, already... but maybe never, but IF YOU DO, this applies to you!

(2) Paid Plan:

TELEUP PLUS ($11.99)
33 TELEUP PLUS channels • HD available • 24 Hours Catchup • Watch on laptop, TV, phone, and tablet



(3) Paid Plan: ๐Ÿ Great for Canadians! ๐Ÿ

TELEUP CANADA ($4.99)
9 TELEUP CANADA channels • HD available • 24 Hours Catchup • Watch on laptop, TV, phone, and tablet



(4) Optional addons for any of the above plans:
  • 7 days Catchup US$3.95
  • 14 days DVR US$4.95
  • 28 days DVR US$9.95
Each plan can be selected individually, though plan (1) is the only one that requires confirmation that you are a US citizen living or traveling abroad.



USTVNow (alternate website) 
[use web-browser on streaming devices to access this site]
[stand-alone Android TV app available to side-load on devices set to Developer mode]*
[not available for Roku devices]
Link: 
https://www.ustvnow.com/home

Features:

  • Includes full access to the Broadcast channels (ABC, CBS, Fox, CW, PBS)
  • The dot-com version of USTVNow does NOT have NBC!! (go to the dot-net plans above!)
  • Devices: Website, Android TV*, NOT AVAILABLE on ROKU.
  • *for Android TV, requires installation of standalone APK as the app is not available in the Google Play Store. Android TV device requires to be on Developer mode, and app can only be viewed through a 3rd party app such as Mix-Apps as it is hidden natively on the standard Android TV system. Login required to access, including accessing free content.
  • Get the standalone android app here: https://www.ustvnow.com/device-list/scopebox
  • Streaming devices: Accessible also using the web-browser available on applicable streaming devices, including Android / Google TV boxes.
  • Costs: https://www.ustvnow.com/package | from US$4.99/m to US$29.00/m if you also want to watch US Broadcast networks ABC, CBS, Fox, PBS and CW.
  • Free channels/content? Yes**. https://www.ustvnow.com/freetowatch
  • **requires login to the app; free access for most free channels and content without login on website.
  • Free trial? Yes, 5 days. All plans offer 5 days of free service. After this period, your subscription will be automatically charged. Cancellations must be made during the trial period. 
Four monthly plans to choose from (US$): ๐Ÿ Great for Canadians! ๐Ÿ
  • (1) USTVNow + DVR: US only, with cloud DVR: $29.00 [includes broadcast networks]
  • (2) USTVNow: US only, same as (1) but with NO DVR: $19.00 [includes broadcast networks]
  • (3) TeleUp Plus + DVR: $11.99 Alternate set of US channels WITHOUT Broadcast Networks
  • (4) TeleUp Canada + DVR: $4.99 NO US CHANNELS, Canada only, 4 channels + Free US channels tier.
Coupon Codes available on the USTVNow facebook page and USTVNow Twitter feed, but only works on this version of USTVNow (dot-com and NOT dot.net).



USTVNow360
[use web-browser on streaming devices to access this site]
[does NOT include US broadcast network or Canadian networks]
[This is the ONLY version available for Roku devices, no US broadcast networks or Canadian networks]
Link: 
https://ustvnow360.com/

USTVNow360 is a 24/7 internet streaming service that offers a wide variety of live TV channels featuring award-winning TV shows, sports, movies and more on any device.

Watch what you want, when you want, as much as you want. All for one low monthly price, with optional DVR, catchup and VOD. USTVNow360 is like watching TV at home – from anywhere on earth.

Broadcast networks from the US are not available at this time but this is something we may make available in the future.
  • https://ustvnow360.com [does NOT include US Broadcast networks or Canadian networks].
  • Devices: Website, Roku, Android TV [via web-browser, does not have an app].
  • Costs: https://ustvnow360.com/signup-1.php | Free tier | Internet TV Channels US$7.99/m [does NOT include US Broadcast networks or Canadian networks] | TeleUp Brazil Channels US$7.99/m.
  • Free channels/content? Yes.
  • Free trial? Yes, 5 days. All plans offer 5 days of free service. After this period, your subscription will be automatically charged. Cancellations must be made during the trial period. 
USTVNow360 works on a majority of devices that allow you to browse the Internet including mobile phones, tablet computers, and devices that connect your TV to the Internet like Roku. For example, USTVNow360 works on:
  • Smart phones
  • Tablet computers: Almost all tablets including iPad, iPad mini, iPod, Android tablet, Amazon Fire tablet, Microsoft Surface tablet.
  • Internet TV boxes: Roku (app); Apple TV, Android TV, Firestick (all via web-browsers)
NOTE: We do not provide technical and customer support for 3rd party plugins such as Kodi.





2 comments:

  1. "USTVNow is now the only legit place to get all the major Broadcast networks." That's not true, the free site Puffer has the San Francisco feeds for the NBC, CBS, ABC, PBS, Fox, and CW networks. https://puffer.stanford.edu/

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    1. Excellent point. Remember though, the free Puffer site is completely web-only (no apps), and would be limited to 500 connections at any given time. So, USTV Now is an attractive alternative, of course! -GB.

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