Comcast free channels

[Arctic Fox]

I just have Comcast internet and used to get 50+ free TV channels.

That dropped to around 20 about a year ago, some of which were useful - PBS, Villages etc.

Now it is 19, most of which seem to be advertising the NFL package.

Does anyone have any different experience, or has Comcast finally cottoned on to the fact that they were giving away free stuff?

All I really want is a PBS channel

Thank you

[Mikeod]

Yeah, they took away the channels you used to get free.

[villagetinker]

You need to get the DTA adapters for each TV, about $1.50 per month each. Comcast has encoded most if not all of the TV channels.

[Allegiance]

The only free channel is Laff, they certainly got the last laugh on us.

[Mleeja]

I just have Comcast internet and used to get 50+ free TV channels.

That dropped to around 20 about a year ago, some of which were useful - PBS, Villages etc.

Now it is 19, most of which seem to be advertising the NFL package.

Does anyone have any different experience, or has Comcast finally cottoned on to the fact that they were giving away free stuff?

All I really want is a PBS channel

Thank you

When you signed up for the internet service, were you told that you would be getting "free" tv channels or were they just there?

Much as we might not like Comcast, they are a business and expect to receive a fair return for their services. If you were to only have internet services but received tv channels, you were receiving something you were not entitled to receive. The fact that they "cottoned on to the fact that they were giving away free stuff" should be applauded by the customers paying for all of the services.

[rubicon]

Let's all face it too many of us know" the price of everything and the value of nothing" but that insurance policy when activated becomes a life safer or that expert that waded trough all the complication saved you a fortune.

Cable companies are in constant competition with competitors, suppliers , advances in changing technologies ,regulations, etc.

Even today, a homeowner cost can be a television set, a hook up with an antenna and the electricity to run it. That works for many people

I never believed any merchant who touted the words "free" even the air we breathe has a cost because of EPA/government regulations

[Arctic Fox]

When you signed up for the internet service, were you told that you would be getting "free" tv channels or were they just there?

No, they were just an unexpected bonus that I saw mentioned on TOTV. I have no gripe with Comcast about removing them.

I watch so little TV (and then only PBS) that I won't bother signing up for cable.

I can usually watch the PBS programs via computer a few days later, anyway.

[kstew43]

You need to get the DTA adapters for each TV, about $1.50 per month each. Comcast has encoded most if not all of the TV channels.

the DTA's are now $3.99 each..

[villagetinker]

OP, I have seen previous threads about outdoor or attic antennas (long range, directional) that work well in TV. You might look into this option.

[Jima64]

I gave comcast their cable tv back and get all I need off my antenna.

[Arctic Fox]

OP, I have seen previous threads about outdoor or attic antennas (long range, directional) that work well in TV. You might look into this option.

Thank you, villagetinker.

That was actually my original intention, but the antenna-installer was the one who put me on to the free channels, so I never bothered with the antenna :-)

[golf2140]

You need to get the DTA adapters for each TV, about $1.50 per month each. Comcast has encoded most if not all of the TV channels.

I just had a discussion with Comcast. In June they told me that if I accepted this package my bill would not go up for two years. Well, it went up. When I called they told me that the cost of the DTA went up to 3.99 each and some other crap. When I explained to them that I was told that my bill would not increase they kept saying that the price increase is because of the DTA and the other junk. After 30 plus years, Comcast is history

[HimandMe]

For Internet only who is next best to Comcast? We dislike Comcast but always try to consider the biggest picture before getting rid of something...however, there comes a point.

[circletrack]

For Internet only who is next best to Comcast? We dislike Comcast but always try to consider the biggest picture before getting rid of something...however, there comes a point.

I miss Comcast only because their internet only prices are more reasonable than Brighthouse. Plus Comcast always had deals running that they could put you on.

Not much luck with Brighthouse now, though. If you don't buy cable from them, the charge a premium for decent internet access.