Here are the best internet TV channels to watch online, all of which are both free and legal.
We know about the various streaming services that let you watch live TV. But what about standalone TV channels? Is it possible to watch free internet TV channels from around the world?
In this article, we'll help you find the best IPTV services on the web. Every channel on the list has a legal source, which means you're not going to get in trouble with your ISP or the law.
1. BBC Channels
The BBC makes all of its TV license-funded TV channels available for free via the iPlayer service. You can watch BBC 1, BBC 2, BBC 4, BBC News, BBC Parliament, BBC Alba, CBBC, and CBeebies.
Other BBC Studios channels that are not funded by the license fee (Alibi, Dave, Drama, Eden, Gold, W, and Yesterday) are not available. The BBC's international channels—such as BBC America and BBC Persian—are also not available.
If you don't live in the UK, you'll need to use a VPN. We recommend ExpressVPN and CyberGhost.
2. Bloomberg Television
Bloomberg is one of the leading sources for business and market news. It produces four international TV channels which you can stream for free. These are Bloomberg US, Bloomberg Europe, Bloomberg Asia, and Bloomberg Australia.
All four TV channels are online. You can stream them for free via Bloomberg's website. The US version is also available on Pluto TV
3. Sky News
The UK-based Sky News is one of the best free internet TV channels for news junkies. You can watch it for free on the Sky News website and via the Sky News YouTube channel.
Sky News does not impose any geographical restrictions. You can watch the TV channel online no matter where in the world you are.
4. ABC
ABC is an American network. It has a focus on talk shows, dramas, lifestyle shows, and news. There is also a smattering of sports content.
ABC broadcasts international versions in many countries. However, if you want to watch the US edition of the network for free online, you can do so via the USTVNow service.
ABC is just one of five TV channels you can watch for free on the service. The other four are CBS, PBS, MyTV 9, and CW. All of the channels are only available in standard definition.
The channel is only officially available to American citizens living abroad, but there are several workarounds you can use to gain access.
5. FOX Sports
OX Sports is a unique internet TV channel that you can watch online for free.
It is not the same version of the TV channel that you'd receive via a cable subscription or from an app like Hulu or FuboTV. Although the majority of the schedule is the same as FOX Sports 1, it does not feature any live sports.
You can, however, still enjoy highlights reels, sports commentary and analysis shows, and other regular programming.
