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Old 03-06-2021, 09:25 PM
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Default Try another provider ?

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Originally Posted by cordenny View Post
I just received a letter from Comcast that they will be reducing the amount of programs to 2 that we can record at the same time and storage will be reduced to 20 hours effective April 6th. Of course you can add DVR service for $10 per month.
What will they think of next?
I use YouTubeTV. The show recording is done by them online, no DVR, and no limit to the number of shows you record or number of hours of recording. I think they "save" every program and then you are just linked to this recording if you tell them. You can watch on any device and any number of devices.

You need an internet provider and could keep Comcast, just cancel their video (which probably would get them very excited and possibly they would back down or lower the rate). Or get a cheaper internet provider (who will also probably try to get you to sign up for a TV service) we use CenturyLink. There are several options in the Villages, depending upon where you live.

It seems we are playing a game with the internet + TV providers. Even for rate hikes, couples can alternate being the primary person. So when your 3 yr contract is up and the rates are / have increased, just cancel (if they let you without a rate reduction) and have your spouse call up and sign up as a new customer - so you get the discounted new customer rate.