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Old 11-27-2013, 09:25 AM
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Even without the external antenna, all major networks, as well as most local stations, offer their full slate of shows online the next day to stream. CBS, ABC, NBC, PBS and most the major cable channels as well, like CNN, Discover and A&E. For $35, go to Best Buy and get a Chromecast attachment for your TV, it's very easy to install and allows you to wireless stream any thing from your laptop or PC from the Chrome browser. Now add Netflix or Hulu Plus, each 7.99 a month and everything is covered except sports. The MLB network offers a full season package for about $129 a season. The NFL Sunday ticket is pricey at about $300 a season. Most major College conferences offer most of their game, Big10, SEC, ACC to name a few, season subscriptions are around $7.99 a month. Don't forget you can also listen live to most any game that is broadcast live using apps like TunedIn. You can also listen to almost any radio station in the country (just in case your homesick for the local frigid forecast!)

There any many many options that would allow you to "cut the cable" it just depends where you want to cut corners. My DISH bill is about $110 a month and I feel it's worth it for the convenience of having everything I want in one package. We are all different and that's a good thing!
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