[TrudyM]

Most states require that Tele service providers offer a low cost option for very basic channels in order to get a utilities license. It isn't always posted on their websites and how many channels are offered depends on what mood the regulators were in when negotiating the permit. My brother did a consolidation of cable companies across 4 states merging and upgrading a lot of little companies and he said one of the problems was some of the states were really expansive on what they considered basic. In some areas it's done by county so the websites are quite often wrong in my experience. Some have also required a senior rate for those on social security and that one is rarely listed so I would suggest calling the local offices of the available providers. Just my experience.