I write a lot about movies featuring African-Americans. So, I thought it might be helpful to write about how to get BET without cable.It's the home of Black Culture.
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The “without cable” part of that quest is critical. 
HOW TO WATCH BET WITHOUT CABLE
Initially, it was tricky for us to figure out how to stream BET without cable but eventually, we figured it out, and how we’re sharing all of our hacks with you.
Thankfully, there are a number of streaming services that make it possible to get BET. While you can stream limited content from BET online for free (at least not all of their shows), there are a number of affordable ways to watch BET.
Although BET is more difficult to get than other networks, there are still solid streaming options that make it possible. If you are ready to cut the cord on your cable contract but want to know how to watch BET without cable first, here’s how to do it.
HULU
Hulu with Live TV has grown to become a popular streaming service. While it is one of my family’s favorite ways to watch TV without cable, if you just want to know how to get BET, you’ll be fine with Hulu’s less expensive, legacy option.
For just $5.99 per month, you can sign up for Hulu and watch BET without cable.
Traditional Hulu is similar to Netflix in that it offers access to shows from major networks. The only downside is that you have to wait 24 hours after a show first airs to watch it on Hulu.
The exception to the 24-hour rule is Hulu's original content, like the critically acclaimed The Handmaid’s Tale. You can watch new episodes of that right away.
Hulu with Live TV is simply an upgrade to traditional Hulu.
Hulu Live offers several compelling additions beyond Hulu, which is what gives it a higher, yet still reasonable, price tag of $54.99 per month. Here’s what you’ll get with Hulu with Live TV that you won’t get with just Hulu:
- 60+ live TV channels
- Cloud DVR service (letting you record live shows when they air and watch later if it’s more convenient for you)
- Ability to stream to two devices at once
- Hulu’s complete library of content
- Fewer commercials
- More channels (including ESPN, MSNBC, Disney, National Geographic, HGTV, Bravo, and more)
You can even bundle it with Disney+ to further enhance the content you can stream. The downside to Hulu Live when it comes to BET is that you won’t get access to live BET content.
However, if Hulu Live sounds like a good fit for all of your family’s TV-watching needs, you will get all the on-demand BET content that comes with Hulu plus the expanded benefits of Hulu with Live TV.
Not sure if you’ll like Hulu? You can try Hulu Live for free for 7 days totally risk-free.
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If you have young children and are not certain what platform is best for their content needs, read our Disney+ review to learn if it is the best fit for your needs.
PHILO
Philo may be the best streaming service for lifestyle entertainment, like BET. For only $16 per month, you can stream BET as well as other lifestyle channels and lots of other great content.
Sign up for Philo’s premium tier for only $20 per month and you’ll get BET and BET Her channels without cable, along with CMT, MTV, MTV Classic, MTV Live, MTV2 and VH1.
Philo TV has been an affordable streaming option since 2009 when it launched its service on college campuses. While it started as a cheap way to watch BET without cable for students, money from investors like Mark Cuban and Facebook co-founder Andrew McCollum has grown it into one of the best alternatives to cable TV on the market.
If you enjoy lifestyle and entertainment channels, including a very reasonable way to get BET without cable, Philo TV could be one of the best options for you.
Its 40-channel package costs just $16 per month and includes the following channels:
- AMC, A&E, Animal Planet
- Comedy Central, CMT
- Discovery Channel
- DIY, Food Network, Lifetime, MTV
- HGTV
- History Channel
The only drawback to Philo TV is that it doesn’t let you watch popular sports channels like ESPN or FOX Sports or local channels.
If you think Philo could be the ideal cable alternative for you but are still a little hesitant, try Philo TV free for 7-days without providing a credit card. It’s one of the best ways to dip your toes into the streaming world.
SLING TV
Sling TV is another popular streaming service. With years to improve its platform, Sling provides an enjoyable experience. The menu and navigation are very user friendly and make it easy to find what you want to watch quickly.
Sling TV’s reliable streaming quality and intuitive design make it one of the best alternatives to cable.
Sling TV offers two packages – Sling Orange and Sling Blue – both for $25 per month. Beyond that, there are a number of extra packages that you can add to customize your channel lineup.
If you want to stream BET content through Sling TV, your best bet is to sign up for Sling TV Blue.
For a total cost of $30 per month, you’ll get:
- BET
- Bravo
- Food Network
- HGTV
- Lifetime
- Plenty of other awesome content
Like many of the most well-known streaming services, you can get Sling TV free for 7 days.
AT&T TV NOW
AT&T TV Now is another answer to the question of how to get BET. Its PLUS package offers both BET, E!, MTV and VH1 plus 40+ more channels for $55 per month.
If you want 15 more channels, you’ll need to bump up to the more expensive “MAX” package. For $80 per month, you’ll get BET, E!, MTV, and VH1 for a total of 60+ channels.
Not sure? Consider AT&T TV Now’s 7-day free trial, which lets you test drive the service risk-free.
CAN I WATCH BET ONLINE FOR FREE?
Many people want to know how to watch BET for free. After all, if there’s a way to watch your favorite shows without paying for them, why not?
There is an easy way to watch the BET live stream online for free, but this does not include everything BET streams.
You can watch episodes of a number of BET shows on their website at BET.com. While not all seasons of all shows are available, it is the best way to watch BET online for free.
Once you’ve exhausted all the free content on BET.com, you can purchase individual episodes or entire seasons of the shows you still want to see from Amazon
While this may not be the most cost-effective way to get BET without cable, if there are only one or two shows that you really want to watch, it may make sense for you.
CAN I WATCH BET ON APPLE TV, CHROMECAST, FIRE TV, OR ROKU?
So you know how to watch BET online for free, but what if you don’t want to watch it on your computer? You may want to know how to watch BET without cable on a big screen.
The good news is that you can play a BET live stream on just about any streaming device, including the following popular streaming platforms:
- Roku
- Amazon Fire TV
and Fire TV Stick
- Apple TV
- Chromecast
- Android TV
- iOS
- Xbox One
What streaming service has BET?
If you don’t see your preferred platform listed, keep checking. Leading streaming service providers like Philo, Hulu, and Sling TV are constantly expanding their functionality and adding more compatibility all the time.
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