How to save money on YouTube TV: Consider these 12 cheaper packages (including live sports)

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• YouTube TV now offers a dozen cheaper subscription plans.
• You can choose from sports, entertainment, or news plans.
• Each option saves between $5 and $20 a month.

If you subscribe to YouTube TV just for a few channels, like live sports, there's a new option that might help you save some money.

The streaming TV service recently rolled out a dozen different packages that are cheaper than the full-access plan -- currently $83 a month. Instead of paying for everything, you can pay only for the channels you actually watch. 

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