Fox One is FOX’s all-in-one streaming service for live sports. It also features news and entertainment.
At first, it looks easy to figure out if this is the right platform for you. You pay one monthly price, open one app, and start watching FOX content without a cable box.
But before you subscribe, there are a few important things you should understand first. Here are the five biggest ones.
1. Fox One is not a full cable replacement
The most important thing to know is that the platform gives you the FOX universe, not the full TV universe.
You are getting:
- FOX sports
- FOX news
- FOX business
- FOX weather
- FOX entertainment
- Other related FOX channels
You will not be getting ESPN. Also, TNT, USA Network, local ABC, NBC, or CBS stations, or the kind of wide family bundle you would get from a full live TV service are unavailable.
2. You may not need to pay for it at all
This is the part many people miss.
If you already have a pay TV package that includes the FOX networks, sign into this service with your TV provider login. You get access at no extra cost.
You could be about to subscribe to something you already have access to.
So before you enter your card details, stop and check your current setup. If you already pay for cable, satellite, or a live TV streaming service, there is a good chance you should try the provider sign-in first.
3. The price looks simple, but the real cost can grow
The main plan starts at $19.99 a month. There is also an annual option.
But the pricing gets more complicated once you look closer. There are bundles and add-ons. You could also have short-term promos that can change what you actually pay.
You can bundle Fox One with FOX Nation. Pair it with ESPN’s direct service. You can also add B1G+ if you want more Big Ten content.
Your live sports and live news could still include ads. So even if you are paying directly for the service, you should not expect a completely interruption-free experience during live viewing.
4. Live viewing is the main reason to get it
The platform makes the most sense if you care about live content first.
That is where the service has real pull. It is built around live FOX sports, live news, and current FOX entertainment. If you want NFL on FOX, college football, MLB, NASCAR, Big Noon Kickoff, cable news, and current FOX shows in one place, the service makes a much better case for itself.
The app also leans into live-viewing features. You get DVR. You can catch up on highlights and also use multiview options for live events.
5. It is a much better fit for some viewers than for others
This is not a service for everyone, and that is okay.
It is a smart fit if you have already cut the cord, watch a lot of FOX live content, and want one place for FOX sports, FOX news, and current FOX programming. It is also more useful now that big-screen FOX sports viewing has been pushed into Fox One on connected TV devices.
You are probably a good fit if you:
- Mainly watch FOX sports, FOX News, or current FOX shows
- Want one app instead of jumping between multiple FOX apps
- Have cut cable and still want a live-TV feel
- Care more about live content than about a huge on-demand library
You are probably a poor fit if you:
- Want a full cable replacement with lots of non-FOX channels
- Mostly watch streaming originals and deep on-demand catalogs
- Already have a TV package that gives you access
- Want to keep your monthly bill as low and simple as possible