The Oprah Winfrey Network(OWN) is a basic cable channel owned partly by Discovery Inc. and Harpo Studios. The network is run by the popular talk show host and author of the bestselling books, Oprah Winfrey. The channel is targeted towards the African American community.?
If you are interested in this channel but do not have cable or don’t want to pay for the upgrade, make sure you read this post till the end. I am not going to add illegal free streaming sites to my list.
Here are the best ways to watch the Oprah Winfrey Network(OWN) without cable
1) AT&T TV NOW
You can still watch OWN without having to pay for additional cable connection. All you need is a smart TV and a good internet connection.?
AT&T TV NOW is a monthly subscription service that lets you access hundreds of TV channels on all your devices. The best thing about AT&T TV NOW is, you don’t need to lock yourself in for a year. Subscribe when you wish to watch TV, enjoy for a month and quit without being asked a single question. AT&T TV NOW screens the OWN channel in it’s $65/month plan.
2) OWN App
Before moving further, if you are interested only in the OWN channel and not don’t want to waste your money buying an entire package, check out OWN’s mobile app for Android, Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and Chromecast. To watch most of the episodes, you will need to log in with the credentials provided by your TV service. But, you can also enjoy some free content without the credentials.
3) YouTube TV
Everyone loves YouTube, but most people are still not aware of the fact that YouTube has started it’s paid TV streaming service too. That too for just $50 a year. No need for a cable or a set-top box. Just connect your smart TV to the internet and you are good to go. By the way, OWN is also included in it’s $50/month plan.
4) fuboTV
fuboTV is a New York-based over-the-top internet television service popular amongst sports enthusiasts all over the nation. Whether you like American football or soccer, you must definitely have heard about fuboTV. You will be glad to know that fuboTV also screens channels other than sports–includes OWN, CBS, Fox, NBC, and Telemundo.
5) Philo
You can watch OWN TV absolutely free for 7 days. Just subscribe with your phone number and watch your favorite shows on OWN TV for the entire week. Once your trial period is done, you use your family members or friend’s mobile number to continue watching OWN for free. Furthermore, Philo is a streaming service with 50+ channels for a mere $20/month fee. So, you may think of using the paid version in the future.
Conclusion
There are not many TV channels dedicated to the African American community. OWN, along with BET, Bounce TV, Cleo TV, and TV One is helping the Black community stay entertained and informed. The TV streaming services listened in this post are one of the best ways to watch these TV shows without worrying about cable.