[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Kahuna32162

We just dropped DISH after over 10 years and all they could say was sorry. Lost signal every time it rains. Now 100% streaming with HULU. Cost went from $175/mo to $94. Internet is with Comcast at 25mbs. All local channels, plus premium and all sports including Big 10 network (comcast just dropped Big 10) 200 hours of cloud DVR storage and unlimited devices.

Not sure how much longer the major satellite and cable providers can stay in business once more and more customers switch to streaming.

The cable providers are providing your internet access. Why would they go out of business?

[villagetinker]

Does anyone know if any of the streaming services offer NHL hockey games, we are big hockey fans, and this is a must have, even if an additional cost.

[Dan9871]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Does anyone know if any of the streaming services offer NHL hockey games, we are big hockey fans, and this is a must have, even if an additional cost.

DirectvNow has NHL network.

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[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by B-flat

The cable companies in most cases own the internet that the streaming is delivered to you on. I’m not an expert but my guess is I can see them increasing the cost of the internet when cable subscriptions fall off more than they have.

The cable companies don't have a monopoly on internet service. Internet service can be delivered by satellite, phone lines (DSL), cell towers, wifi hotspots, etc.

[CWGUY]

I posted this 5 days ago on another thread:

The other site had a story 2 days ago about the VHA putting on an encore presentation of "Cutting the Cord from Cable TV Providers". They are going to do it 3 more times and places in Aug.(this month)

Last time they turned people away for lack of seating space. This will be the same as last time - first come - first served. You have to be a VHA member also.


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[eweissenbach]

I have YouTube TV at $45 per month. I got rid of Spectrum cable two months ago. I have homes in Kansas City and TV, and it gives me total flexibility to use at either location. Since I signed up in KC, I get KC local channels in TV, which is my preference. I also get the Fox Sports Kansas City channel which gives me the KC Royals games in TV. If I need local Orlando channels I can get a power antenna for about $30 which will do the trick.

[Nevinmann]

Originally Posted by key2144

Has anyone successfully cut the cable cord and now use YouTubeTV, Sling TV, etc? What was your experience? Dish TV is about to almost double my monthly charge.

Have pretty much same experience as Biker1. Use Roku, subscribe to YouTube TV for stations, have Netflix and Amazon Prime for additional programming. Check out Sling Blue and Orange. Do a search on your browser for Jared Newman and Cordcutter Weekly.This is a great resource. Also, there is a cord cutting group forming in TV. Keep looking for announcements this fall.

[daca55]

I cut the cord last winter. I use Roku to get HULU. My HULU subscription is the $39.99/mo plan. With that I get all the major networks i.e. ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, CNN etc. You can see all the Chanel's you will get at HULU.com. I use Century Link in TV and Comcast in NH for Internet. Century link is $55/mo for 80mbps. So with HULU I pay a total of about $95/mo and I am very happy with service. The only thing with streaming is you want to get a fast internet service. 25mbps to me is the minimum. I found the faster the Internet the better the streaming when watching live TV. That's why I went to 80. Century link will only garantee you 80% of what you are paying for. So for 80 I can expect 60mbps. Comcast offers 400mbps in NH and I have very little problems with that speed. With Century Link I get buffering at times and if I am getting less than 60mbps as shown when I do speed test I end up calling them to fix speed. Bottom line is the faster the speed of the Internet the less problems you will have. I strongly recommend both Hulu and Roku.

[Dick Gromacki]

Go to directvnow.com, it's easy to do yourself and works great. You just need a good internet connection with a strong wi-fi signal. We did it about a month ago and are saving $75 per month compared to our previous service cost. They have a free 7 day trial and multiple packages to choose from plus, there is NO CONTRACT!

[KathyR55]

Originally Posted by yabbadu

Who provides your internet and how much?

Hi! I've been using YouTubeTV for about a year now and I really love it. I originally had a Comcast TV basic package, which had a very minimal download speed. I found that there was a lot of buffering when I played a game on my iPad and watched TV at the same time.

I called Comcast to inquire about upgrading my speed and they gave me a price that would increase my bill by about $40!!!!!! I told them that was not acceptable and I would look elsewhere for a better price. The tech immediately transferred me to customer service. Fancy that!

Customer service gave me a 1 year deal that increased my bill by $10... The catch is that I'll have to call in a year and renegotiate.

I can live with that and if negotiations don't go my way in 2019, I'll find someone else to offer a "deal."

BOTTOM LINE: I'm in a love-hate relationship with internet service provider, but I'm willing to stay in as long as rates don't double.

[jimbo2012]

We had Direct TV, just had an alert the price increased to $185 w/o Internet. We have comcast for Internet 150mbps.

last week canceled Direct, called comcast to up our speed to 250Mbps.
Ordered the new Roku.

[Kahuna32162]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

We had Direct TV, just had an alert the price increased to $185 w/o Internet. We have comcast for Internet 150mbps.

last week canceled Direct, called comcast to up our speed to 250Mbps.
Ordered the new Roku.

Hi Jim, not sure why you need 250, we just cancelled DISH and went with HULU. Works great on 2 smart TV's and a fire stick with 150. Comcast has a special right now, 150mbs for 59.99 for a year.

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by Kahuna32162

Hi Jim, not sure why you need 250, we just cancelled DISH and went with HULU. Works great on 2 smart TV's and a fire stick with 150. Comcast has a special right now, 150mbs for 59.99 for a year.

I got the 250 for less$$, I wanted that speed because I up/download monster files for business.

can't hurt for entertainment.

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[edsmn]

Can you say a little more about your antenna? What kind, where bought, who installed, installed in attic or outside, etc? We are in Virginia Trace. What Villages are people in that get good reception? Are you getting Orlando or Ocala stations? Any advice will be appreciated.

[midtee9]

Lynne, If I may....... who provides your internet and the approx cost/mo
Thanks