Get Started with Streaming
# 1
Choose Your Ideal Internet Speed
First, you need to make sure you’ll have enough bandwidth for streaming in addition to your family’s other internet activities. Call us for guidance (515-352-3151) to calculate the ideal internet speed for your household. Or, click here for our residential speed packages.
# 2
Review Your Streaming Service Options
Live TV Streaming Services
YouTube TV
DIRECTV STREAM
Sling TV
Hulu + Live TV
Philo
Paramount+
Fubo
Frndly TV
Peacock
On-Demand Streaming Only Services
Netflix
Apple TV+
Hulu
Prime Video
Disney+
discovery+
Max
Peacock
Free Streaming Services
Pluto TV
The Roku Channel
Freevee
Sling Freestream
Philo
Tubi
Vudu
Xumo
Haystack News
# 3
Find, Purchase, and Connect the Right Device
If you have a smart TV, it should be ready to stream right out of the box. No smart TV? No problem! You’ll just need to purchase and set up a streaming device like a Roku or Amazon Fire TV Stick, which will enable streaming on older televisions. You can also stream on your smartphone, tablet, and computer in addition to your TV!
# 4
Sign Up for Streaming Services
Most streaming services offer a free trial period and have only a 30-day minimum commitment. This makes it easy to try out different services and cancel the services you don’t find yourself using or enjoying. Click on the links below to go to the sites for information including pricing, terms, and specials or to sign up and start your subscription.
