9 Best Streaming Services to Watch CNBC Live Without Cable in November 2024

cord-cutting › cnbc • November 16, 2024 • The Staff

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You can watch CNBC without cable on DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Sling TV + News Extra Bundle, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream Ultimate, Fubo Elite with Sports Plus, Spectrum TV Choice, or Xfinity Choice TV.

The cheapest option to watch CNBC is Xfinity Choice TV for $44.99/month. Unfortunately, you cannot watch CNBC with Philo, Sling Orange, and Sling Blue.

Below, we count down the best ways to watch CNBC that cord-cutters use. We made this ranking based on each service's value: how many other channels each dollar of subscription will get you.

Our top way to watch CNBC without cable :

DirecTV Stream

Includes local channels and most major national networks. No commitment, cancel anytime.

Channels: CNBC, ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, RSNs, and most major channels.

Price: $86.99/month

Free trial: 5 days

Devices: Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Smart TVs and web browsers

Go to DirecTV Stream

CNBC on DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream (previously AT&T TV) is one of the more popular ways to cut the cord and keep access to channels like CNBC. This service is actually delivered through a satellite and not an online streaming service. However, you can watch CNBC without cable by using DirecTV Stream to access the channel. First, you'll need to get DirecTV Stream as a standalone service, then you can install the app on your smart TV, or just visit their website to start watching CNBC.

Go to DirecTV Stream

Price: $86.99/month

Free Trial: 5 days

Channel lineup: ABC, AccuWeather, Alien Nation, AMC, Anger Management, Animal Planet, Are We There Yet?, Ax Men, AXS TV, Baby First, BabyTV, BBC America, BET, Bloomberg TV, Bob Ross, Boomerang, Bravo, C-SPAN, C-SPAN2, Cartoon Network, CBS, CBS local channels, Cheddar News, Cleo TV, CMT, CNBC, CNN, CNN en Espanol, CNN International, Comedy Central, Comedy Dynamics, Court TV, Crime 360, CW, Daystar HD, Declassified, Discovery, Duck Dynasty, E! Entertainment, EarthxTV, Ebony TV, El Rey Rebel, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, FMC, Food Network, FOX, Fox Business Network, Fox News Channel, FOX SOUL, Fox Sports 1, Fox Weather, Freeform, FUEL TV, Fuse Music, FX, Galavision, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, HerSphere, HGTV, HLN, Home Shopping Network, HSN, IFC, Investigation Discovery, ion Television, Jewelry Television, MotorTrend, MovieSphere, MSNBC, MTV Classic, MTV2, NBA TV, NBC, NBC local channels, News Nation, Nick Jr., One America News, Ovation, Oxygen True Crime, Paramount Network, PBS, PBS Kids, PBS local channels, Poker GO, Pursuit Channel, QVC, QVC2, QVC3, Racing America, REELZ, REVOLT, RFD-TV, RSNs, Scientology Network, Shop LC, Somos Novelas, SportsGrid, Start TV, SundanceTV, SYFY, Tastemade Home, Tastemade Travel, TBS, TCM, TeenNick, Telemundo local channels, The First, theGrio, TLC, TNT, truTV, TV Land, TV One, Univision, Up TV, USA Network, VH1, WE tv, Women’s Sports Network

Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, Roku, Samsung TV

CNBC on Fubo

FuboTV offers CNBC as part of a big bundle of other news channels as well as many sports broadcasters such as ESPN. If you choose Fubo, you only need to subscribe to the basic package to get your business news live.

Go to Fubo

Price: ~~$79.99~~ $59.99

Free Trial: 7 days

Channel lineup: A&E, ABC, ABC News Live, ACC Network, AccuWeather, Bein Sports, Big Ten Network, Bravo, CBS, CBS local channels, CBS Sports Network, CBSN, Cheddar, CMT, CNBC, Comedy Central, Comet, Court TV, Cozi TV, CW, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, E!, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, Estrella TV, FETV, FMC, FOX, Fox Business Network, Fox News Channel, FOX SOUL, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Freeform, fubo Sports Network, FX, FXX, FYI, Galavision, GetTV, Golf Channel, GRIT, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, Hallmark Mystery, History, IFC, Intravel, Local Now, MASN, MSNBC, MTV, National Geographic, NBC, NBC local channels, NBCLX, NBCSN, Newsmax, NFL Network, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, Olympic Channel, Oxygen, Paramount Network, Pop, RSNs, SEC Network, Smithsonian Channel, SYFY, Tastemade, Telemundo, Telemundo local channels, The Weather Channel, Travel Channel, TUDN, TUDNxtra, TV Land, TVG, Unimas, Unimas local channels, Universal Kids, Universo, Univision, Univision local channels, USA Network, VH1, Vice, WGN America, Willow, YES Network

Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, iOS, Roku, Xfinity Flex, Xumo

CNBC on Sling TV + News Extra Bundle

A base subscription to Sling costs $35 and won't include CNBC, but if you get the "Sling News Extra" with Sling Blue for 6 more dollars, you will get CNBC. That means that if you choose Sling as your cable alternative, it will cost you $41 a month, which is one of the cheapest ways to cut the cord and keep CNBC. One thing to keep in mind is that if you're getting CNBC as part of the Sling "News Extra", the channel is only available with Sling Blue. You will not be able to watch CNBC with the Sling Orange package, even if you get the "News Extra" add-on.

Go to Sling TV + News Extra Bundle

Price: $46/month

Channel lineup: BBC World News, CGTN, CNBC, Euronews, Fox Business, Fox Business Network, France 24, Law & Crime Trial Network, NDTV 24x7, News18, NewsmaxTV, NewsNation, RT America, Science Channel, Weather Nation

Channel lineup with Sling Blue ($45 / month) : A&E, AMC, AXS TV, BBC America, BET, Bloomberg Television, Bravo, Cartoon Network, Cheddar, Cheddar Big News, CNN, Comedy Central, EPIX Drive-In, Food Network, Fox News, Fuse, FX, HGTV, History, HLN, IFC, Lifetime, MSNBC, National Geographic, NBC, NBC Sports Network, Newsy, NFL Network, Nick Jr., SYFY, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, Tribeca Shortlist, truTV, USA, Viceland

Channel lineup with Sling Orange ($40 / month) : A&E, AMC, AXS TV, BBC America, Bloomberg Television, Cartoon Network, Cheddar, Cheddar Big News, CNN, Comedy Central, Disney Channel, EPIX Drive-In, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, Food Network, Freeform, Fuse, HGTV, History, IFC, Lifetime, Newsy, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, Tribeca Shortlist, Viceland

Device availability: AirTV, Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS, LG TV, Roku, Samsung TV, Xbox

CNBC on Hulu with Live TV

A subscription to Hulu + Live TV is a great way to get CNBC without cable and without a contract. Hulu + Live TV, the sister service to the Hulu that everyone already knows, is a cable alternative that has many other news channels like ABC News Live. After you subscribe to Hulu, go to the platform's homepage and either scroll or search for CNBC to start watching the channel live.

Go to Hulu with Live TV

Price: $82.99/month

Free Trial: 3 days

Channel lineup: A&E, ABC, ABC Localish, ABC News Live, ACC Network, Adult Swim, Animal Planet, BET, Big Ten Network, Bloomberg TV+, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CBS, CBS local channels, CBS News, CBS Sports Network, Cheddar News, CMT, CNBC, CNN, CNN International, Comedy Central, Comedy TV, Cozi TV, CW, Dabl, Discovery Channel, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, E!, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN College Extra, ESPNews, ESPNU, Food Network, FOX, Fox Business, Fox News Channel, Fox Sports 1, Freeform, FS1, FS2, FX, FXM, FXX, FYI, Golf Channel, Hallmark, Hallmark Mystery, HGTV, History, HLN, ID, Justice Central TV, Lifetime, Lifetime Movies, Localish, Military History Channel, Motor Trend, MSNBC, MTV, Nat Geo Wild, National Geographic, NBC, NBC local channels, NBC News Now, NBCLX, NBCSN, News Nation, NFL Network, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, OWN, Oxygen, Paramount Network, Pop, QVC, SEC Network, Smithsonian Channel, Start TV, SYFY, TBS, Telemundo, The Grio, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, Turner Classic Movies, TVLand, Universal Kids, USA Network, VH1, Vice, Weather Channel

Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, iOS, iPhone, LG TV, Nintendo Switch, Roku, Samsung TV, Xbox

CNBC on YouTube TV

Youtube TV is a good way to watch CNBC without cable and without any contracts or commitments. You can get your live news and financial shows from the network by subscribing to the basic Youtube TV package. After that, head down to tv.youtube.com to find CNBC. You'll also get a big array of other news channels such as MSNBC, ABC News, BBC World News Fox News, as well as many local news networks.

Go to YouTube TV

Price: $72.99/month

Free Trial: 7 days

Channel lineup: ABC, ABC News, ACCN, Adult Swim, AMC, Animal Planet, BBC America, BBC World News, BET, BET Her, Big Ten Network, Bounce, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CBS, CBS local channels, CBS Sports Network, Charge!, Cheddar, Cheddar News, CMT, CNBC, CNBC World, CNN, Comedy Central, Comedy TV, Comet, Court TV, Cozi TV, Dabl, Discovery, Disney, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, Docurama, Dove Channel, E!, ESPN, ESPN U, ESPN2, ESPNews, Food Network, FOX, Fox Business, Fox News, FOX SOUL, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Fox Weather, Freeform, FX, FXM, FXX, Galavision, Game Show Network, Get TV, Golf Channel, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, Hallmark Mystery, HGTV, HLN, HSN, IFC, Investigation Discovery, ION, Justice Central TV, LAFC Channel, Law & Crime, Live Now, Local Now, Localish, MotorTrend, MSNBC, MTV, MTV 2, MTV Classic, My TV, Nat Geo Wild, National Geographic, NBA TV, NBC, NBC local channels, NBC News Now, NBC Universo, NBCLX, NBCSN, NECN, Neon, News Nation, Newsmax, NFL Network, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Orlando City Channel, OWN, Oxygen, Oxygen True Crime, Paramount, PBS, PBS Kids, PBS local channels, PC Mag, Pop, QVC, Recipe.TV, Scripps News, SEC Network, Smithsonian Channel, SNY, Start TV, Sundance TV, SYFY, Tastemade, TBD, TBS, Teen Nick, TeleHit, Telemundo local channels, Tennis 2, The CW, The Great Courses, The Walking Dead Universe, The Weather Channel, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, Tru TV, Turner Classic Movies, TV Land, TYT, Unimas, Unimas local channels, Universal Kids, Univision, Univision local channels, USA, VH1, WE tv, YouTube Originals

Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Google TV Streamer, iOS, LG TV, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung TV, Sharp, Vizio, Xbox

CNBC on DirecTV Stream Ultimate

Over 140 channels, unlimited DVR and RSNs included - DirecTV Stream Ultimate is one of the most complete cord-cutting streaming bundles out there. Think of every sports network for example, ESPN, Fox Sports, CBS Sports, NHL Network, etc, you name it, you got it. You also get over 55,000 (15,000 more than the base Entertainment package, mainly from Starz Encore) of on-demand movies and shows included. Of course, there is a price tag that comes with all of this that will rival the most expensive cable packages: over $100 a month.

With this package DirecTV is saying: if you want cheap, go to Sling. This is not cheap, but it has everything a family could need from a TV package.

Go to DirecTV Stream Ultimate

Price: $129.99/month

Free Trial: 5 days

Channel lineup: A&E, ABC, ABC News Live, ACC Network, AccuWeather, AHC, American Heroes Channel, Animal Planet, Aspire, BBC News, Bein Sports, Bein Sports 4, Bein sports 5, Bein Sports 6, Bein Sports 7, Bein Sports 8, BET Her, BET Jams, BET Soul, BIG Network, Big Ten Network, Big Ten Network, Bounce, Bravo, CBS, CBS local channels, CBS Sports Network, CBSN, Cheddar, Cheddar News, CMT, CNBC, CNBC World, Comedy Central, Comet, Cooking Channel, Cozi TV, Curiosity Channel, CW, Destination America, Discovery Channel, Discovery Family, Discovery Life, DUST, E!, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, Estrella TV, Fanduel TV, FMC, Food Network, FOX, Fox Business Network, Fox News Channel, FOX SOUL, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Fox Sports 2, Freeform, Fuse, FX, FYI, Galavision, Game Show Network, Get TV, GetTV, GINX Esports TV, Golf Channel, GRIT, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, Hallmark Mystery, Heroes & Icons, HGTV, History, IFC, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime Movie Network, Local Now, Logo, Magnolia Network, MLB Network, MotorTrend, MSNBC, MTV, MTV Classic, MTV Live, MTV2, MTVU, Nat Geo Wild, National Geographic, NBA TV, NBATV, NBC, NBC local channels, NBCLX, NBCSN, Newsmax, Newsy, NFL Network, NHL Network, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, NickMusic, Nicktoons, Olympic Channel, OWN, Oxygen, Oxygen True Crime, Pac-12 Network, Paramount Network, PBS local channels, People TV, Pop, Pop TV, Pursuit Channel, REVOLT, Revry, RSNs, Science Channel, SEC Network, Showtime FamilyZone, Smithsonian Channel, Sony Movie Channel, Sportsman Channel, Stadium, Start TV, SYFY, Tastemade, TeenNick, Telemundo, Telemundo local channels, Tennis Channel, The Weather Channel, TLC, Travel Channel, TV Land, TVG, Unimas, Universal Kids, Universo, Univision, UPtv, USA, VH1, Vice, WE tv, WGN America, Zona Futbol

Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, Roku, Samsung TV

CNBC on Fubo Elite with Sports Plus

FuboTV is the only sports-focused streaming service out there, and with three tiers of packaging, users can decide how dedicated they want to be to the sports world. For the die-hards, FuboTV’s Elite package is the most all-encompassing version they offer.

Go to Fubo Elite with Sports Plus

Price: ~~$89.99~~ $69.99

Free Trial: 7 days

Channel lineup: A&E, ABC, ABC News Live, AccuWeather, American Heroes Channel, Animal Planet, Bein Sports, BET, Big Ten Network, Bravo, CBS, CBS local channels, CBS Sports Network, CBSN, Cheddar, CMT, CNBC, Comedy Central, Comet, Cooking Channel, Cozi TV, Curiosity Channel, CW, Destination America, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, DUST, E!, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, Estrella TV, FETV, FMC, FOX, Fox Business Network, Fox News Channel, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Freeform, fubo Sports Network, Fuse, FX, FXM, FXX, FYI, Galavision, Game Show Network, GetTV, GINX Esports TV, Golf Channel, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, Hallmark Mystery, History, IFC, Intravel, Local Now, Logo, Magnolia Network, MLB Network, MotorTrend, MSNBC, MTV, MTV Classic, MTV Live, MTV2, MTVU, Nat Geo Wild, National Geographic, NBATV, NBC, NBC local channels, NBCSN, Newsmax, Newsy, NFL Network, NHL Network, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, NickMusic, Nicktoons, Olympic Channel, Oxygen, Pac-12 Network, Paramount Network, People TV, Pop, REVOLT, Revry, RSNs, Science Channel, Smithsonian Channel, Sony Movie Channel, Stadium, SYFY, Tastemade, TeenNick, Telemundo, Telemundo local channels, Tennis Channel, The Weather Channel, Travel Channel, TV Land, TVG, Unimas, Unimas local channels, Universal Kids, Universo, Univision, Univision local channels, USA, VH1, Vice, WGN America, YES Network, Zona Futbol

Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, iOS, Roku

CNBC on Spectrum TV Choice

If you are already a Spectrum broadband subscribe, you can get CNBC without subscribing to Spectrum's cable offering. They have a platform called TV Choice, which is relatively cheap and will give you access to many news network including CNBC.

Go to Spectrum TV Choice

Price: Varies depending on your location and account history.

CNBC on Xfinity Choice TV

For Xfinity internet customers who already have an Xfinity Flex box, you can upgrade your service to Choice TV if you want access to live channels. Alongside premium streaming services that you can link to your Flex box, Choice TV is a good, basic addition to stay connected to heavy hitters like NBC, ABC, and CBS.

Go to Xfinity Choice TV

Price: Varies depending on your location and account history.

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Let's recap the streaming services that allow you to watch CNBC without cable.

What is the cheapest way to watch CNBC?

The most cost-efficient way to watch CNBC content is to get a subscription to Xfinity Choice TV for $44.99/month.

How to get a free trial to CNBC?

You can get a limited time free trial to CNBC by subscribing to DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream Ultimate, Fubo Elite with Sports Plus, or Spectrum TV Choice.

How to watch CNBC for free?

Unfortunately there are no streaming services that offer CNBC completely for free. That said, as we mentioned above you can get it for free for a limited time by subscribing to a service with a free trial. Here they are, this time ranked by which one offers the longest free trial:

How to get a CNBC live stream?

The platforms that will get you a CNBC live stream are:

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How to watch CNBC on Roku?

You can watch CNBC on your Roku device by subscribing to DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Sling TV + News Extra Bundle, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream Ultimate, Fubo Elite with Sports Plus, or Spectrum TV Choice.

How to watch CNBC on an Amazon Fire TV?

CNBC can be accessed on an Amazon Fire TV device by subscribing to DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Sling TV + News Extra Bundle, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream Ultimate, or Fubo Elite with Sports Plus.

Which streaming service has both CNBC and CNN?

The streaming services that have both CNBC and CNN are DirecTV Stream, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, and Spectrum TV Choice.

Which streaming service has both CNBC and MSNBC?

The streaming services that have both CNBC and MSNBC are DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream Ultimate, Fubo Elite with Sports Plus, Spectrum TV Choice, and Xfinity Choice TV.

Which streaming service has both CNBC and ABC?

The streaming services that have both CNBC and ABC are DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream Ultimate, and Fubo Elite with Sports Plus.

How to watch CNBC on an Apple TV device?

The streaming services that include CNBC and are available on Apple TV are DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Sling TV + News Extra Bundle, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream Ultimate, Fubo Elite with Sports Plus, and Spectrum TV Choice.

How to watch CNBC on a computer?

On a web browser head to the websites of DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Sling TV + News Extra Bundle, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream Ultimate, Fubo Elite with Sports Plus, or Spectrum TV Choice to start watching CNBC.

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How to watch CNBC on iOS (iPhone or iPad)?

You can watch CNBC on an iPhone or iPad by subscribing to DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Sling TV + News Extra Bundle, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream Ultimate, Fubo Elite with Sports Plus, or Spectrum TV Choice.

How to watch CNBC on an Android phone?

You can watch CNBC on an Android device such as Samsung or Google Pixel by subscribing to DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Sling TV + News Extra Bundle, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream Ultimate, Fubo Elite with Sports Plus, or Spectrum TV Choice.

How to watch CNBC on an Android TV?

You can watch CNBC on a Smart TV that runs on Android by getting a subscription to DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Sling TV + News Extra Bundle, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream Ultimate, Fubo Elite with Sports Plus, or Spectrum TV Choice.

How to watch CNBC on an Xbox?

You can watch CNBC on an Xbox console through Sling TV + News Extra Bundle, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, or Spectrum TV Choice.

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How to pay for a CNBC subscription with Paypal?

The services that accept Paypal and carry CNBC are: DirecTV Stream, Sling TV + News Extra Bundle, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream Ultimate, and Spectrum TV Choice.

How to pay for a CNBC subscription with Apple Pay?

The services that accept Paypal and carry CNBC are: Sling TV + News Extra Bundle.

How to pay for a CNBC subscription with Google Pay?

The services that accept Paypal and carry CNBC are: Sling TV + News Extra Bundle, and YouTube TV.

Which streaming service is best to stream CNBC?

Here is one last round of the streaming services in this page to help you decide which one is for you:

DirecTV Stream: DirecTV Stream (previously AT&T TV) is one of the more popular ways to cut the cord and keep access to channels like CNBC. This service is actually delivered through a satellite and not an online streaming service. However, you can watch CNBC without cable by using DirecTV Stream to access the channel. First, you'll need to get DirecTV Stream as a standalone service, then you can install the app on your smart TV, or just visit their website to start watching CNBC.
Fubo: FuboTV offers CNBC as part of a big bundle of other news channels as well as many sports broadcasters such as ESPN. If you choose Fubo, you only need to subscribe to the basic package to get your business news live.
Sling TV + News Extra Bundle: A base subscription to Sling costs $35 and won't include CNBC, but if you get the "Sling News Extra" with Sling Blue for 6 more dollars, you will get CNBC. That means that if you choose Sling as your cable alternative, it will cost you $41 a month, which is one of the cheapest ways to cut the cord and keep CNBC. One thing to keep in mind is that if you're getting CNBC as part of the Sling "News Extra", the channel is only available with Sling Blue. You will not be able to watch CNBC with the Sling Orange package, even if you get the "News Extra" add-on.
Hulu with Live TV: A subscription to Hulu + Live TV is a great way to get CNBC without cable and without a contract. Hulu + Live TV, the sister service to the Hulu that everyone already knows, is a cable alternative that has many other news channels like ABC News Live. After you subscribe to Hulu, go to the platform's homepage and either scroll or search for CNBC to start watching the channel live.
YouTube TV: Youtube TV is a good way to watch CNBC without cable and without any contracts or commitments. You can get your live news and financial shows from the network by subscribing to the basic Youtube TV package. After that, head down to tv.youtube.com to find CNBC. You'll also get a big array of other news channels such as MSNBC, ABC News, BBC World News Fox News, as well as many local news networks.
Spectrum TV Choice: If you are already a Spectrum broadband subscribe, you can get CNBC without subscribing to Spectrum's cable offering. They have a platform called TV Choice, which is relatively cheap and will give you access to many news network including CNBC.