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Originally Posted by JerryLBell
ESPN is not an over-the-air (OTA) broadcast network. The only way to get it is cable, satellite or some kind of streaming service. That's true of most of the channels we now think of as mainstream (HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, SyFy, National Geographic, TNT, CNN, Fox News, etc., etc.). Pretty much the only major networks you can get OTA are ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, PBS and several smaller independents.
Also, if you've become accustomed to using DVRs, note that don't get that convenience with broadcast TV via antennas without buying your own DVR, such as a TiVo. And note that many of those require monthly subscriptions for the service of providing what shows are going to be on what channels when.
Even free stuff isn't free anymore!
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That's a very good synopsis of TV in today's World. In 2008 while living in Baltimore my Comcast went out for 3 days, which included the weekend. No explanation, no updates, no refund on my bill. That week I called Directv and had it installed, it was free. I have the Premier Package, which is every channel they offer plus a 1000 hour HD DVR. In 10 years I've never had a service call, the only time I've seen a repair man was when I moved to Florida in 2011 he installed my system here, free of course. I don't worry about where or when some show or sporting event is on, have never missed my favorite team's NFL game, in fact this past football season they gave me NFL Ticket for free, a $300 value. I do spent $180 a month for Directv, but to me it's worth it.