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How to Watch CBS Without Cable or Satellite, Now That It’s Been Dropped from DIRECTV NOW, DirecTV, & AT&T U-Verse

Jason Gurwin
Jason Gurwin has has spent the last 10 years in the technology, media, entertainment industries. For The Streamable, he specializes in all things media like streaming services, devices, and cord cutting.
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Jason Gurwin

At 11pm PT last night, CBS and AT&T’s contract expired meaning that DIRECTV NOW customers lost access to CBS across all markets, while DirecTV and AT&T U-Verse customers saw the channels disappear in 17 markets.

For those with DirecTV and AT&T U-Verse, the 17 markets affected include: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Francisco, Boston, Atlanta, Tampa, Seattle, Detroit, Minneapolis, Miami, Denver, Sacramento, Pittsburgh and Baltimore. It is expected to affect 6.5 million customers across the different services.

If you don’t want to miss your favorite summer shows, like Big Brother, Love Island, we put together the easiest way to stream CBS channels online without cable or satellite. If you haven’t tried the services before, you can stream CBS for FREE with a 7-Day Free Trial.

1. CBS All Access

CBS All Access is a live TV streaming service that lets you to live stream your local CBS affiliate in 175+ markets. It is the cheapest option for streamers at $5.99 a month.

WIth the service you can stream CBS shows live like Young Sheldon, NCIS, Survivor, Big Brother, as well as NFL, College Football, and College Basketball games.

You’ll also get CBS All Access Originals like The Good Fight, Star Trek: Discovery, The Twilight Zone, and Strange Angel. Subscribers can upgrade to a commercial-free plan for $9.99/month.

2. fuboTV

Fubo offers ~75 channels for $55 a month including CBS in 120+ markets. This service includes local channels (no ABC), 31 of the top 35 cable channels (A+E, AMC, Discovery, FOX, NBCU, Turner & Viacom), and regional sports networks (RSNs).

It also includes NFL Network, NBA TV, and beIn Sports (which is not available on most services).

3. PlayStation Vue

PlayStation Vue includes ~60 channels for $50 a month including CBS in 120+ markets. The service includes local channels, 26 of the top 35 cable channels (AMC, Disney, Discovery, FOX, NBCU, & Turner), and regional sports networks (RSNs) (+$5).

4. Hulu + Live TV

Hulu Live TV has ~55 channels for $45 a month including CBS in 180+ markets. The service includes local channels, 26 of the top 35 cable channels (A+E, Disney, Discovery, FOX, NBCU, & Turner), and regional sports networks (RSNs).

5. YouTube TV

YouTube TV ~55 channels for $50 a month including CBS in 200+ markets. The service includes local channels, 26 of the top 35 cable channels (AMC, Disney, Discovery, FOX, NBCU, & Turner), and regional sports networks (RSNs).

Jason Gurwin
Jason Gurwin has has spent the last 10 years in the technology, media, entertainment industries. For The Streamable, he specializes in all things media like streaming services, devices, and cord cutting.
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DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new DIRECTV STREAM subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • Purchase must be completed on the DIRECTV STREAM website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Sling TV subscribers to Sling Orange, Blue, or Sling Orange + Blue.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Sling TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Hulu Live TV subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Hulu Live TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.