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Verizon FIOSRoku 3Amazon PrimeNetflixHulu PlusChromecast
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Annual cost$240 (over internet fees)$89 (one time)$79$95.88 ($7.99/mo)$95.88 ($7.99/mo)$35 (one time)
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Subscriptions or movie purchases$3.99-5.99 individual HD video rentals, ~$20/mo premium packagesMay need specific channel subscriptions (like Hulu Plus or Netflix) to see some content.May need specific channel subscriptions (like Hulu Plus or Netflix) to see some content.
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Adverts?yesdepends on what is being watchednono"limited"depends on what is being watched
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Free month trial?nonoYesYesone week trialno
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View whenever?With rented DVR (~$72)YesYesYesYesYes
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View on mobile?yesno, mobile apps are remote control onlyYesYesYesYes
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Watch on travel?Yes (limited channels)Yes, if you take Roku and have compatible TV availableYesYesYesYes
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ExtrasInstalled by professional, security and monitoring systems available (at cost), phone availablewifi remote/app turns mobile device into remoteFree Amazon 2-day shipping on normal orders, free e-books and e-book lending, special dealsNoted by many reviewers to have best 1080 quality for streamingSome content free via HuluTiny USB device
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