11 alternatives to cable that could save you hundreds of dollars

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The average US household will pay $768 a year on cable.

That comes to a hefty $768 a year.

Luckily, there are alternatives out there that can satisfy your entertainment needs - and they come with a much cheaper price tag.

We've rounded up 11 of our favorite cable replacements. This is far from a comprehensive list, but a good place to start if you're tired of excessive channels and outrageous bills.

Of course, if you decide you can't live without your cable, another option is to call up your provider and negotiate a lower price - it's easier than you may think.

Mandi Woodruff contributed reporting to this post.