Best Ways to Watch ABC Online

Here are the best ways of watching the ABC channel online. Read on to find out which providers offer this service.

ABC.COM AND THE ABC APP

ABC allows users with a TV provider account to watch on-demand content and live TV on their official site or on the ABC app. The app is compatible with AppleTV, FireTV, Roku, AndroidTV, iOS, and Android.

However, the live TV service is not available in all markets. Below is a list of all the markets where ABC provides live TV stream with a TV provider:

• Chicago
  
• Fresno
  
• Houston
  
• Los Angeles
  
• New York City
  
• Philadelphia
  
• Raleigh-Durham
  
• San Francisco

Customers with DIRECTV can access the service in these areas:

• Albuquerque
  
• Boston
  
• Ft. Smith/Fayetteville
  
• Jackson (Mississippi)
  
• Kansas City
  
• Milwaukee
  
• Monterey-Salinas
  
• Oklahoma City
  
• Omaha
  
• Pittsburgh
  
• Portland-Auburn (Maine)
  
• Savannah
  
• West Palm Beach

Even if you don't have a TV provider account, ABC still has plenty of free episodes of shows, movies, and specials.

But if you want live stream, you'll need a TV provider. Here are some satellite TV providers you can use to access ABC.com and the ABC app.

DISH

Having an account with DISH lets you access ABC.com as well as the ABC app.

They have a good range of local channels, including the ABC channel. You can check whether it's being offered in your market here.

They also have affordable TV packages, along with the superb Hopper 3 DVR. It records 16 shows at once and stores more than 500 HD hours!

Another perk of DISH? No increased fees in the second year. Their fees are locked-in for two years, so you won't have to worry about paying extra in the future.

Finally, DISH also has its own streaming app - DISH Anywhere. It streams channels to your devices and lets you watch your DVR recordings (online and offline). This is great if you can't access live TV from ABC.com or the ABC app.

DIRECTV

DIRECTV is another popular satellite TV provider. They have ABC and other local channels in all their packages. You can check which local channels are available at your location here.

Additionally, DIRECTV also has wider coverage for ABC.com and the ABC app. You'll have access to ABC's live stream TV in more locations compared to other providers.

If you're a football fan, DIRECTV is a great choice. The NFL Sunday Ticket is one of the best sports packages around. It offers every out-of-market game every Sunday.

For TV, they offer more than 200+ HD channels, and have a great Genie HD DVR. It records five streams at once and stores up to 200 HD hours.

Like DISH, DIRECTV also has its own app. You can use DIRECTV's app to stream the ABC channel on your smart devices too. The app also lets you stream your DVR recordings, or you can download them to watch offline.

ONLINE TV PROVIDERS

Sometimes, you just want to cut the cord and not have to deal with contracts or expensive monthly fees. Here are some online TV providers who let you watch the ABC channel online.

HULU TV

Hulu TV offers both on-demand and live TV content. To get ABC, you'd need to get Hulu with the Live TV plan, which has the ABC channel in select markets.

The Hulu with Live TV package also has a Cloud DVR with 50 hours of storage and offers two streams running at the same time. You can upgrade this to 200 hours of storage and unlimited streams (if in your home network).

DIRECTV NOW

DIRECTV Now is DIRECTV's version of a streaming TV service. Like other online TV providers, there's no contract and no installation fees. You can start and stop the service anytime.

DIRECTV NOW has a live stream of ABC in over 70 markets. They also have other local channels, such as CBS, CW, Fox, and NBC, in all their packages too. You can check which channels are available at your location here.

DIRECTV NOW can be a good choice if you want ABC and other local channels. However, check their official site first to see if it's being offered at your location.

YOUTUBE TV

When it comes to local channels, YouTube TV doesn't disappoint. It has a great lineup of local channels, with streaming live TV in most markets.

For ABC, YouTube TV has live streaming in most places, except for the New Orleans and Wilkes Barre-Scranton-Hztn markets. For these markets, YouTube TV has on-demand content.

All of this of course depends on YouTube TV's availability.

You can watch YouTube TV on most smart devices. This includes smartphones, tablets, PC, smart TV, streaming box, and even the Xbox One console.

They also give you three streams at the same time, and you can record unlimited shows which last for nine months.

BOTTOM LINE

If you're looking for just the ABC channel, you have plenty of options. For the most accessibility, go with DIRECTV. They've got good coverage of local channels, which is included in all their packages. They also give added coverage to ABC.com and ABC app, which is important if you move around a lot.

Even if the ABC app doesn't work for you, both DIRECTV and DISH have their own streaming apps. This gives you another way of watching the ABC live stream online.

But if you want to cut the cord and not be locked in a contract, then go with online TV providers. All the online TV providers we've listed let you watch the ABC channel - the final choice would depend on your location and budget.