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Q&A on Credit Card Alternatives for Streaming Subscriptions

March 24, 2023

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Happy Friday TV Lovers!

This week we've got a Q&A on credit card alternatives for online subscriptions, what's new, deals, must-see TV, and more!

OK... now let's get to it!

Q&A > Do I Need a Credit Card for TV Subscriptions?

Send us your most pressing TV viewing questions via email so we can answer them in an upcoming issue.

This week's question is from Cathy who says, "I want to switch to an antenna and Tablo but I don't like to use my credit card online. Is there an alternative way to pay for the TV Guide Service and other paid streaming services?"

For consumers who are still wary of paying for goods and services online, or who don't have a credit card for other reasons, a 'virtual card' service like Privacy.com is a great alternative.

Services like this allow you to create a virtual online credit card linked to your bank account or simply 'mask' the details of your actual credit card when making online payments. For added safety, the 'virtual cards' are locked to a specific merchant (such as Tablo for TV Guide Service or Sling or Netflix) so that your information can't be used for purchases elsewhere.

Privacy.com also allows you to set monthly or annual spending limits to keep your streaming TV budget under control, and to avoid getting charged after taking advantage of free trials.

Have a question about watching TV that you'd like answered? Send us a note and you may see your question in an upcoming issue of On TV This Week!

DEALS > Save $50 Off Tablo DUAL LITE DVRs & More

This week's deals on TV gear and services include:

Switch to free TV in 2023 with $50 off Tablo DUAL LITE DVRs.
And for those on a budget, lovingly refurbished versions of the Tablo DUAL LITE, Tablo DUAL HDMI, and Tablo QUAD are back in stock!

WHAT'S NEW > Consumers Seek YouTube TV Alternatives, & More

'What's New' delivers all the TV industry updates you need, including:

After YouTube TV's recent $8/month price hike, many consumers are re-evaluating their TV-viewing plans. One of the best, and most affordable alternatives is switching to an antenna for live broadcast channels.
Amazon has launched a new line of smaller, low-cost Smart TVs.
The US Federal Trade Commission wants to make it easier for you to cancel pay-TV services and other subscriptions.
Tubi viewers will soon see ads when they pause content.
CANADIAN CORNER: Canadians can now enjoy content from The Weather Network on Pluto TV.

WHAT'S ON > Must-See Antenna TV

This week, there's lots of great TV coming to you FREE with an antenna including:

Season 2 of animated comedy HouseBroken premieres - March 26th @ 9:30 p.m. ET on FOX
Catch the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards live - March 27th @ 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX
Drama Riverdale returns for it's final season - March 29th @ 9:00 p.m. ET on The CW

Don't forget to regularly check the TV SHOWS > PREMIERING tab on your Tablo app to find and set new and old favorites to record.

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