How to Watch CNN Without Cable

Replacing cable shows and movies with on-demand services like Netflix is usually a no-brainer. But what about live programming, like cable news? CNN always has the latest of the biggest breaking stories, and if you're relying on on-demand streaming alone, you might be left out of the loop. That's why we're here with some next-level cord-cutting tips, so that you can learn how to watch CNN without cable. In this article, we'll lay out your legal options for grabbing a CNN live stream, and we'll explain what the latest and greatest live TV streaming services are and how they work. Read on to learn how to watch CNN without cable!

Here are a few of our favorite ways to stream CNN:

	Price	Channels	Free Trial
#1	$5.99 – $85.96	68 – 88	7 or 30 days	See Offer
#2	$39.99 – $44.99	85 – 100+	7 days	See Offer
#3	$25 – $40	32 – 52	7 days	See Offer

Longtime Cordcutting.com readers know that cord cutting and live TV are far from mutually exclusive things. It's easier than ever to watch live TV without cable. That's thanks to a pair of strategies, one of which will be particularly useful for us today.

You may already know that some channels, including major networks, are available over the air. But CNN is not one of these “broadcast channels” – which, until recently, meant that news junkies were out of luck if they wanted to watch CNN without cable. But times change, and broadcast TV is no longer your only live TV option as a cord cutter: there are ways to get network TV channels, too.

The ways we're referring too comprise a group of services called “skinny bundles.” We'll list a bunch of them below, so let's take a moment here to define what we're actually talking about. A “skinny bundle” is a live TV streaming service. It's also a “multichannel” service – in other words, it's a lot like cable. With a skinny bundle, you can hop around from channel to channel and watch live TV.

So how is it different from cable? Primarily, it's different because of how it's delivered: online. That means no regional monopolies, lower prices, and device support that allows you to stream on the go as well as at home. It's also worth noting that many skinny bundles offer stripped-down channel bundles, saving you money by offering only the most important channels. That's where the term “skinny bundle” comes from. Finally, you should know that there are no long-term contracts to sign when you grab one of these. Sounds a lot better than cable, right?

Not every skinny bundle service offers a CNN live stream, but several do, and that makes them the perfect solution to the dilemma of how to watch CNN without cable. Let's check out the reputable services that offer CNN below.

You may recognize Hulu's brand from its longstanding entry into the on-demand streaming space. But Hulu has a live TV service, too, called (creatively enough) Hulu + Live TV. Hulu + Live TV's channel selection includes a whole bunch of great channels, including CNN. Hulu is a great option for folks who want a mix of live TV and on-demand content, and it works well as a way to watch CNN without cable. You can give Hulu + Live TV a spin by checking out its free trial offer, which you can sign up for using the link just above this paragraph. For our opinion of the service, look no further than our Hulu review.

fuboTV is one of your skinny bundle options for watching CNN without cable. fuboTV also offers CNN International. fuboTV has a week-long free trial avilable to new subscribers. To learn more and sign up for the free trial offer, read our fuboTV review and check out the link above.

Sling TV is designed to be flexible. Instead of choosing from bundles of various sizes and prices, Sling TV invites you to grab one (or both) of its two base packages and then build out a custom skinny bundle using add-on bundles called “Extras.” The result is a skinny bundle service that minimizes the number of channels you pay for but don't watch.

Sling TV bundles include lots of easy ways to get your hands on a CNN live stream. Click the link above to check out Sling TV and any number of add-ons for free for a week. For more on Sling TV, read our review

AT&T TV Now

AT&T TV Now is AT&T's skinny bundle service. It offers multiple tiers of skinny bundle goodness and a CNN live stream, which makes AT&T TV Now a pretty flexible and affordable option for streaming CNN live. AT&T TV Now earned a positive review from us (read our AT&T TV Now review here).

YouTube TV

Google's take on the skinny bundle service is YouTube TV, which boasts a robust selection of top channels — including, happily for us, CNN. For more on how YouTube TV measures up to the competition, check out our YouTube TV review. To test the service out for yourself, sign up for their week-long free trial.

Watching CNN without cable wouldn't be as much fun if you couldn't watch it on your big-screen TV. That's why the next question we'll ask is how to watch CNN without cable on Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV, and Chromecast devices.

Good news: you have a lot of options.

Roku users can choose between Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, and YouTube TV.

Fire TV users get Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, and YouTube TV.

Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, and YouTube TV all work on Apple TV.

Chromecast supports Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, and YouTube TV.

Android TV works with Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.

Want to watch on the go? You can. Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, and YouTube TV each have mobile apps for both iOS and Android mobile devices.

You can also watch on your computer using the in-browser and/or desktop apps available from Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now, and YouTube TV.

Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV work on Xbox One. Hulu + Live TV works on modern PlayStation consoles.

Put it all together and you have a whole lot of good ways to watch CNN without cable on just about any device you could want to use. So go grab some free trials and enjoy!