Stop subscribing directly: 4 smarter ways to get your streaming services

Stop subscribing directly: 4 smarter ways to get your streaming services Credit: Lucas Gouveia/How-To Geek By  Dan Girolamo Published May 30, 2026, 12:15 PM EDT After graduating from Marist University with a degree in communications and journalism, Dan Girolamo has over 10 years of experience writing about entertainment and sports. Dan's work can be seen in various publications, including Digital Trends , SportsCasting , and Tom's Guide . Throughout his career, Dan has interviewed several high-profile filmmakers and creatives, including Brendan Fraser, Jamie Lee Curtis, Caitriona Balfe, Frank Grillo, Miranda Cosgrove, Jai Courtney, Chris Columbus and James Cameron. Dan joins How-To Geek as a Senior Editor. When he's not writing about entertainment, Dan is either watching a movie or praying for the New York Knicks to win a championship. Sign in to your How-To Geek account Add Us On follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap If you are an avid television watcher, then you will likely subscribe to multiple streaming services. Frankly, we now live in a world where one streaming service is simply not enough for movies, TV shows, sports, and live news. You can try your best to create your perfect streaming lineup , but you must be smart about what services to keep and cut. One piece of advice I have is, if you want to subscribe to a streaming service, don't do it directly through the company. If I can somehow combine multiple services for one price or gain access to a streamer through another purchase, then that's what I'm going to do. Every dollar matters, especially in streaming. What should you do if you want to purchase a streaming service? Follow some of these tips to see where you can take advantage of the best deals on the market. Walmart+ comes with Paramount+ or Peacock The choice is yours Credit: