Spectrum TV Lite Channel Lineup
Updated
Spectrum TV Lite is Spectrum's cheapest English-language TV plan: 85+ channels for $40/mo for the first year, for Spectrum Internet customers. It's built around entertainment, news, lifestyle and kids' channels, not sports. Here's what's in the TV Lite lineup, what's missing, and who it's right for.
Spectrum TV Lite at a glance
| Detail | TV Lite |
|---|---|
| Price | $40/mo for 1 year (new customers); standard rates apply after |
| Channels | 85+ (Spectrum's count) |
| Requirement | Spectrum Internet |
| How you watch | Spectrum TV App on supported devices; no cable box required |
| Not included | ESPN and most sports networks, USA Network, Freeform |
TV Lite channel lineup highlights
Spectrum's official channel lineup tool lists these networks in TV Lite (East/West feeds vary):
- Entertainment: A&E, AMC, BBC America, BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, E!, FX, FYI, IFC, Lifetime, Lifetime Movies, Paramount Network, SundanceTV, SyFy, TCM, TV Land, VH1, We TV, Oxygen, Logo, MTV, MTV2
- Lifestyle and reality: Food Network, Cooking Channel, HGTV, Magnolia Network, TLC, Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, Discovery Life, Investigation Discovery, Animal Planet, HISTORY, National Geographic, Science Channel, Crime & Investigation
- Family and movies: Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktoons, TeenNick, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Discovery Family, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Family, Hallmark Mystery, Great American Family, INSP, UP, HDNet Movies
- News and weather: CNN, HLN, FOX News Channel, FOX Business, FOX Weather, CNBC, MS NOW, Bloomberg Television, NewsNation, Newsmax, BBC World News, The Weather Channel, C-SPAN, C-SPAN2, C-SPAN3
- Also included: Outdoor Channel, OWN, TV One, CLEO TV, aspireTV, QVC, HSN and about 20 Music Choice audio channels
Local broadcast channels (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS) depend on your market and aren't shown in the national lineup tool. Check your ZIP, or use an antenna. See local channels on Spectrum.
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What TV Lite doesn't include
TV Lite isn't for sports fans. The lineup tool shows no ESPN, no regional sports networks and no USA Network. Freeform also isn't in TV Lite. Those channels start with Stream TV Signature ($100/mo for one year, 150+ channels). Signature also includes streaming apps like Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Basic With Ads, ESPN Unlimited and Peacock Premium with Ads. For regional sports, step up to Pro ($110/mo).
Adding Spanish channels
Spectrum lets you bundle TV Lite with TV Latino ($25/mo) for 130+ English and Spanish channels. See our Spectrum TV Latino channel lineup.
Is Spectrum TV Lite worth it?
- Good fit: households that watch cable news, HGTV and Food Network, Hallmark movies and kids' channels, and don't need live sports.
- Skip it: if you need ESPN, local sports or USA Network. Signature or a live-TV streaming service will fit better.
Because TV Lite streams through the Spectrum TV App, your internet plan matters. See how much Spectrum streaming costs and our Spectrum channels list.
Not sure if TV Lite or Signature fits you better?
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Spectrum TV Lite?
Spectrum advertises TV Lite at $40/mo for the first year for new customers, with Spectrum Internet required. Standard rates apply after the promo period.
Does Spectrum TV Lite include ESPN?
No. Spectrum's lineup tool doesn't list ESPN in TV Lite. ESPN starts with Stream TV Signature.
Does TV Lite need a cable box?
No. Spectrum says TV Lite streams through the Spectrum TV App on supported devices, with no cable box required.