American cable TV is among the most expensive in the world. The average US household spends over $100/month on cable and satellite, and that figure keeps rising year after year. Cord-cutting has become a mainstream movement, with millions of Americans ditching traditional TV for streaming alternatives. IPTV takes cord-cutting to the next level — offering more sports, more channels, and more flexibility than any single streaming service.
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Why Americans Are Choosing IPTV Over Cable
The case for cutting the cord in the US is stronger than ever. Here's what American IPTV subscribers get with Smooth Stream compared to a typical cable package:
- Cable TV (Comcast/Xfinity): $80–$150/month — Smooth Stream: from £14.99 (~$19/month)
- Cable channels: ~200 — Smooth Stream: +25,000
- Cable contract: 12-24 months — Smooth Stream: flexible plans available
- Cable installation: engineer visit, equipment fees — Smooth Stream: instant, any device
- International channels: very limited — Smooth Stream: +100 countries covered
American Sports on IPTV: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL & More
Sports is the number one reason Americans keep cable subscriptions. Smooth Stream covers every major US sports league:
NFL Football
NFL games are broadcast across NBC, CBS, Fox, ESPN, and NFL Network — all accessible via IPTV. Watch Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football, and every playoff game including the Super Bowl. International NFL feeds (via Sky Sports and NFL Game Pass channels) are also available for games not broadcast on free-to-air.
NBA Basketball
NBA games are split between ESPN, ABC, TNT, and NBA TV. All four channels are included in a Smooth Stream subscription. Watch regular season games, playoffs, and the NBA Finals live in HD — plus international basketball leagues from Europe, South America, and beyond.
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Baseball fans can catch games across ESPN, Fox Sports, TBS, and regional sports networks via IPTV. The MLB postseason and World Series are covered in full.
NHL Hockey
NHL games on ESPN, TNT Sports, and regional sports networks are all accessible. Canadian hockey fans living in the US can also access TSN and Sportsnet via Smooth Stream for complete coverage of Canadian teams.
International Content for Americans
One of the biggest advantages of IPTV for American viewers is access to international content that simply isn't available on US cable or streaming services:
- UK channels: BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, Channel 4, Sky One
- European football: Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1
- Latin American channels: Univision, Telemundo, TeleFutura, and +100 Spanish-language channels
- South Asian channels: Zee TV, Star Plus, Colors, Sony LIV
- Middle Eastern and Arabic channels
- French, German, Italian, and Portuguese channels
- International news: BBC World, Al Jazeera, France 24, DW
Compatible Devices for US Viewers
Smooth Stream works on all devices widely used in the United States:
- Amazon Firestick and Fire TV Cube (available at Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart)
- Roku devices (Streaming Stick, Ultra, Smart TVs with Roku built-in)
- Apple TV (4th generation and above)
- Smart TVs — Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, TCL
- iPhones and iPads
- Android phones and tablets
- Windows PC and Mac
How to Get the Best Experience in the US
Most US broadband connections are well above the speeds needed for 4K IPTV streaming. Comcast, AT&T Fiber, Verizon Fios, and most cable internet providers easily support multiple simultaneous HD and 4K streams. For the best experience, use a wired Ethernet connection on your streaming device rather than Wi-Fi.
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Smooth Stream is used by thousands of American customers who have successfully cut the cord without missing a single game. Start your free 24-hour trial — no credit card, instant activation — and discover why IPTV is the smarter choice for US viewers in 2026.