Campus Television Viewing Options

Overview

Beginning May 31, 2022, Harding will no longer be offering centrally distributed streaming TV, DVR or cable TV over coax due to high costs. 

Listed below are some online alternatives for TV viewing.

• Use a personal account from home – Many home TV providers like DirecTV, Dish or White County Cable have options where you can watch online or from a streaming device away from your home.  Check with your home provider to see if this option is available.
• Use a streaming service (free or paid) – there are many streaming services available.  This article will provide you with in-depth information in choosing the right service for your personal needs.  https://clark.com/technology/tvsatellite-cable/best-streaming-tv-services/  

FREE STREAMING SERVICES

These services can be watched on your computer, portable device or on your TV with a streaming device such as Roku, AppleTV, etc.  Most of these services offer news, sports, weather, movies, etc.  Explore each one to find something you like.

• PlutoTV – https://pluto.tv
• Xumo – https://xumo.tv
• HU16 – https://thelink.harding.edu/hu16/  -- also available for live streaming on Roku, AppleTV and Amazon
• PBS Arkansas – https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/watch -- also available for live streaming on Roku
• Live, local news can be streamed online for free at:
• ABC Affiliate KATV Little Rock – Channel 7 – https://katv.com/watch
• ABC Affiliate KAIT8 Jonesboro – Channel 8 – https://www.kait8.com/livestream/
• CBS Affiliate KTHV Little Rock – Channel 11 – https://www.thv11.com/watch
• NewsOn – Available for live streaming on Roku – streaming app that streams local news for your area nationwide
• There are many other free streaming services.  Just do a Google search to find some great entertainment.

PAID STREAMING SERVICES

Paid streaming services offer more channels and choices.  Most paid streaming services do not have any long-term contracts so you can use them from month-to-month and cancel at any time.  You can use various streaming devices such as Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, computers, tablets, etc. 

Again, check out this site for in-depth information on each one:  https://clark.com/technology/tvsatellite-cable/best-streaming-tv-services/  

• Fubo TV – https://www.fubo.tv   Fubo is $65 and up per month and all the plans appear to have local channels and some sports
• YouTube TV – https://tv.youtube.com/welcome   Youtube TV is $65 and up per month and has local channels, some sports and unlimited DVR
• Hulu Live TV – https://www.hulu.com/live-tv   Hulu+LiveTV is $70 per month and up, has local channels, some sports and HULU on demand is included along with Disney+ and ESPN+
• DirecTV Stream – https://www.directv.com/cf/stream   DirecTv Stream ranges from $70 to $150 per month.  All the plans appear to include local channels and some sports
• Sling TV – https://www.sling.com   Sling ranges from $35 to $50 per month and includes some sports channels.  They claim to offer 2 local channels but our local area is not currently offered
• Philo.com – www.philo.com   Philo is the cheapest at $25 per month but it includes no local channels or sports channels – this is NOT the same Philo TV that Harding has provided
• There are many other paid streaming services.  Just do a Google search to find some great entertainment

DISCLAIMER:  We do not endorse or recommend any of the above services.  They are listed here strictly for information only.