For a household considering a different television bill, YouTube’s February 28, 2017 announcement offered a starting price, not a completed switching budget. The company described a $35 monthly YouTube TV membership that could be cancelled at any time. Showtime and Fox Soccer Plus would cost extra. Neither the headline fee nor the cancellation promise established what a particular household would spend. [youtube]
The first practical check is the equipment already in the home. YouTube described viewing on phones, tablets and computers, with Android and iOS support. Its television route used a Google Chromecast or a television with Chromecast built in. A household relying on another setup would need to establish compatibility rather than assume that having a smart television settled the question. [youtube]
Variety’s companion report also separated Chromecast viewing from additional connected-TV support described as future functionality. That distinction matters when deciding whether a new device belongs on the shopping list. Our recommendation is to write down the actual screen and connection intended for each room, then mark compatibility as confirmed or unresolved. A promised future option is not equipment support available for a switch today. [variety]
Keep optional channels on a separate line from any equipment purchase, and leave their cost open until a quoted price is available. There was also a timing check: Variety reported that YouTube had not supplied specific launch dates. Retaining an existing service until local availability and the intended setup were confirmed would avoid treating an announcement as a working replacement. This is a purchasing precaution, not evidence of savings. [youtube][variety]
Source documents
- Finally, live TV made for youhttps://blog.youtube/news-and-events/finally-live-tv-made-for-you/
- YouTube TV: $35 Per Month With 40 Channels, Unlimited DVRhttps://variety.com/2017/digital/news/youtube-tv-bundle-pricing-1201998917/