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photo1902 05-26-2017 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by biker1 (Post 1403214)
Doubtful. Cable companies also provide internet access and TV programming is just another form of data coming through the internet access pipe. There is fundamentally no difference between a TV show you watch "on cable" and a Netflix show - they are just packets of data coming down the pipe. You aren't going to stream anything without internet access. You will probably continue to see an evolution in the services provided by cable companies. I suspect more choices instead of packages of 250 channels. Cable companies provide the infrastructure as well as programming services. I cut the cord about 7 years ago but I am totally dependent on a "cable" company for internet access so I can stream programming from Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, etc.
Very nicely put.

Madelaine Amee 05-26-2017 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by biker1 (Post 1403214)
Doubtful. Cable companies also provide internet access and TV programming is just another form of data coming through the internet access pipe. There is fundamentally no difference between a TV show you watch "on cable" and a Netflix show - they are just packets of data coming down the pipe. You aren't going to stream anything without internet access. You will probably continue to see an evolution in the services provided by cable companies. I suspect more choices instead of packages of 250 channels. Cable companies provide the infrastructure as well as programming services. I cut the cord about 7 years ago but I am totally dependent on a "cable" company for internet access so I can stream programming from Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, etc.
So am I right in thinking that all the additional pieces of technology still need the cable in order to bring everything into your home? So basically it must be costing more to use the additional technology if you have to buy the cable to bring it into the home?

donatk42 05-26-2017 08:50 AM
We have the Amazon Fire Stick and use it and like it. We primarily watch movies.

tuccillo 05-26-2017 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee (Post 1403253)
So am I right in thinking that all the additional pieces of technology still need the cable in order to bring everything into your home? So basically it must be costing more to use the additional technology if you have to buy the cable to bring it into the home?

tagjr1 05-26-2017 12:51 PM
You seem to be confusing cable TV with internet service. Yes they do come from the same "cable", but are 2 separate items. You can call your cable provider and cancel the TV but keep the internet service.

Maddie2009 05-26-2017 03:39 PM
Sorry, I am in 20th century..please explain what is Firestick. I hate cable who nickle and dim and try to get you anyway they can. I like to binge too, lol. Thank you.

laryb 05-26-2017 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Kahuna32162 (Post 1399616)
I have 2 of them, but they are almost out of date because of the newest Smart Tv's include everything you can get on the Fire stick. Still a good thing when we travel and the rentals only have basic cable channels.
A fire stick can do more than your smart tv. Without getting into to much, Google "KODI" ( an app than you can "sideload" on a firestick), then Google "VPN". If you look up a site called troypoint, it can tell you about fire tv, firestick, and VPN's than I can. (my grandson told me about all this stuff)

capecoralbill 05-26-2017 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Buffalo Jim (Post 1403143)
Yes you pay for various subscriptions but much less expensive than cable or satellite .
Streaming is the next huge change coming to TV . The Cable and Dish companies will be dinosaurs within 5 years --- and it couldn`t happen to a more deserving industry .
HUH? who do you think is supplying you the internet, C O M C A S T . internet only, i'm paying $ 89 per month, no cable just wifi.

MikeV 05-26-2017 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by laryb (Post 1403490)
A fire stick can do more than your smart tv. Without getting into to much, Google "KODI" ( an app than you can "sideload" on a firestick), then Google "VPN". If you look up a site called troypoint, it can tell you about fire tv, firestick, and VPN's than I can. (my grandson told me about all this stuff)


I'm watching my Firestick Kodi right now.


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laryb 05-26-2017 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeV (Post 1403505)
I'm watching my Firestick Kodi right now.



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Pretty cool.....huh?

MikeV 05-26-2017 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by laryb (Post 1403513)
Pretty cool.....huh?


Yup!


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