[Truncap]

I use an over the air antenna and I have a Smart TV for netflix amazon youtube etc. It works perfectly for me.
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Get Sling...can get HGTV.

[JoelJohnson]

Cutting the cord is like moving out west in the early days of the country. A few people have been there, but not in the same place at the same time, so everyone's experience was different.

In cutting the cord you have to decide what you want to do, save money, get better options, something in between?

Cutting the cord is not ready for prime time, you are a pioneer, and you can tell the pioneers by the arrows in their backs.

[CWGUY]

"The Villages Magazine" (Sept. issue) came with today's "Daily Sun" and has a nice article in it on STREAMING.

[biker1]

This is not true. We cut the cord 7 years ago with an over-the-antenna and some streaming services accessed via Roku boxes. It was ready for prime time 7 years ago which is why we did it. Today we actually use YouTubeTV for the local channels, and many others, and have stopped using the over-the-air antenna. You would be hard pressed to notice any real differences between "cable" and streaming via the internet, except for the fact that we have a lot more choices at a much lower cost. I know several "technically challenged" folks who had no trouble cutting the cord.

Originally Posted by JoelJohnson

Cutting the cord is not ready for prime time, you are a pioneer, and you can tell the pioneers by the arrows in their backs.

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by biker1

This is not true. We cut the cord 7 years ago with an over-the-antenna and some streaming services accessed via Roku boxes. It was ready for prime time 7 years ago which is why we did it. Today we actually use YouTubeTV for the local channels, and many others, and have stopped using the over-the-air antenna. You would be hard pressed to notice any real differences between "cable" and streaming via the internet, except for the fact that we have a lot more choices at a much lower cost.

I agree 100% - I don't know why we waited as long as we did..... maybe the last rate increase drove us to it. We cut the cord 3 months ago and didn't look back. We went "cold turkey". After the fiber optics was hooked up to the house and we had faster wifi from Century link I took all the cable equip. back and got a receipt. Downloaded DTVNow to try and still have it. Also have Netflix and Prime. This is all from a guy who can't set the clock on the microwave! If I can do it anyone can.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by JoelJohnson

Cutting the cord is like moving out west in the early days of the country. A few people have been there, but not in the same place at the same time, so everyone's experience was different.

In cutting the cord you have to decide what you want to do, save money, get better options, something in between?

Cutting the cord is not ready for prime time, you are a pioneer, and you can tell the pioneers by the arrows in their backs.

Bingo!

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by JoelJohnson

Cutting the cord is like moving out west in the early days of the country. A few people have been there, but not in the same place at the same time, so everyone's experience was different.

In cutting the cord you have to decide what you want to do, save money, get better options, something in between?

Cutting the cord is not ready for prime time, you are a pioneer, and you can tell the pioneers by the arrows in their backs.

More than ready! Should have done it years ago. Another example of this type of thinking..... the last 2 years I have paid for a landline that was not plugged into the wall because of the nuisance calls and sales calls. I plugged it in if I wanted to use it and don't remember doing that. We each have a cell phone. When we went to fiber optic and "streaming" had the phone removed too. Results - faster internet, better wifi, and lower bill. Don't miss the phone! Don't miss cable!

[VIN574]

We have no regrets and are happy without cable. I do agree it may not satisfy all, especially those who don't understand the basics.

I found this site of help with that.

The Beginners Guide to Cord Cutting

There are others out there too.

[jebartle]

When checking Webcam from beginners guide, result 0 channels from our area, soooo does that mean I have no options? I'm more interested in this then "the ole boy" because I'm the one dealing with Com-cuss", so any help would be appreciated. I still think that somewhere in this cord cutting interest there is a business for those of us NOT techy!

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by CWGUY

I agree 100% - I don't know why we waited as long as we did..... maybe the last rate increase drove us to it. We cut the cord 3 months ago and didn't look back. We went "cold turkey". After the fiber optics was hooked up to the house and we had faster wifi from Century link I took all the cable equip. back and got a receipt. Downloaded DTVNow to try and still have it. Also have Netflix and Prime. This is all from a guy who can't set the clock on the microwave! If I can do it anyone can.

CWGUY, can you try all these new Streaming Services while the DirecTv equipment is still hooked up. Your post has inspired me to give it a shot. I know just enough about all this technical garbage to get me into trouble. I think I like the YouTube TV the best from what my kids have told me. The oldest boy who is almost 40 years old pays $240 a month for his Comcast Bundle. It was very hard to be still when he told me that. Instead of attacking him I told him we paid $40 for internet and $77 for Directv.

I will miss Direct but since they are tied in with AT&T it doesn't work for me anymore because of the constant billing mistakes and follow up phone calls. I just want to use a service at a reasonable price and pay my bill and not be friends with the customer service department.

[biker1]

What do you mean by "0 channels from our area"? If you are referring to the local ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX affiliates out of Orlando then they are all available via an antenna or streaming service such as HuluTV to YouTubeTV.

Originally Posted by jebartle

When checking Webcam from beginners guide, result 0 channels from our area, soooo does that mean I have no options? I'm more interested in this then "the ole boy" because I'm the one dealing with Com-cuss", so any help would be appreciated. I still think that somewhere in this cord cutting interest there is a business for those of us NOT techy!

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by Nucky

CWGUY, can you try all these new Streaming Services while the DirecTv equipment is still hooked up. Your post has inspired me to give it a shot. I know just enough about all this technical garbage to get me into trouble. I think I like the YouTube TV the best from what my kids have told me. The oldest boy who is almost 40 years old pays $240 a month for his Comcast Bundle. It was very hard to be still when he told me that. Instead of attacking him I told him we paid $40 for internet and $77 for Directv.

I will miss Direct but since they are tied in with AT&T it doesn't work for me anymore because of the constant billing mistakes and follow up phone calls. I just want to use a service at a reasonable price and pay my bill and not be friends with the customer service department.

AMAC Foundation

[Indy-Guy]

I hope you find the links below interesting.

How are many of you coming with your cutting the cord experience?


Cord Cutters News - All the news cord cutters need about cord cutting! Covering, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Netflix, Hulu, & More!


The Beginners Guide to Cord Cutting (Updated: September 2018) - Cord Cutters News

[junemarie]

Thank you so much