[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by jedalton

yes, you can connect to you tube with your wi fi and just use you tube

Only if you have a smart TV that has the YouTubeTV app. Otherwise, you will need a streaming device like Apple TV. But, I would have preferred buying a Roku streaming device , which I think is the best device for streaming.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Out&Proud

I have Apple TV to connect to my Xfinity WiFi and then mostly use YouTube TV for frequently watched Shows. Did I overspend? Can I connect to my WiFi with just YouTube TV?

Apple TV is a streaming device like a Roku streaming stick. If your TV is a smart tv, then it has built in streaming apps. If one of those apps is YouTube TV, or the tv allows you to add the app, then you would not need a streaming device. If not, you will need a streaming device to access the app. I think Apple TV will work for you, but, I wouldn't be paying a monthly subscription fee to use the Apple TV. Also, if you buy another streaming device, I would recommend a Roku device, which I think is superior to Apple TV.

[jmills]

Youtube TV. $55 permonth and you get 70 plus channels. HGTV, Golf channel, ESPN all local channels. Love it. 40 bucks for internet and we have netflix and prime. All in $120. No rrgrets in dumping Direct TV

[bragones]

Originally Posted by Bill32

I just checked with Xfinity and if I give up my cable tv service and just keep the rest
( internet and phone) my bill would go down from $ 145.00 to $107.00 not enough of a savings to induce me to change..

Give up the phone and you can get Xfinity internet for about $40 - $50 per month. If you don't already have a mobile phone, you can add that through Xfinity for $15/month which includes unlimited voice/talk and 1GB data.

[JCoth1972]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

You really need to buy new televisions with several HDMI ports, not USB. You could buy an HDMI converter box, and a streaming device for each TV. The streaming device would receive the internet signal and the HDMI converter box would interface with the old TV inputs, but this equipment may cost you more than a new TV. And, HDMI converter boxes do not always do a good job of converting the digital signal to analog. This also assumes that you are paying the cable company for internet service.

If you don't have a Smart TV just get a AirTV Mini from SlingTV and it uses your HDMI port to give access to YouTube, Sling TV, etc., and your local channels (if you have AirTV 2 or 3 on your WIFI).

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by JCoth1972

If you don't have a Smart TV just get a AirTV Mini from SlingTV and it uses your HDMI port to give access to YouTube, Sling TV, etc., and your local channels (if you have AirTV 2 or 3 on your WIFI).

But, apparently, she doesn't have any HDMI ports.

[UpNorth]

Originally Posted by matandch

Do you think that you really need 72 mbs? I have 25 mbs and can comfortably stream on 2 TVs while texting or browsing the web among other things. Each stream averages 6 mbs so I could probably run 3 streams with room to spare. You could possibly save some money by going with a plan with a bit less speed.

True. Many people are sold more internet speed than they need. More profit for the internet provider. The only time you require faster speed is if you are streaming a lot of 4K content, or if you have multiple devices on line at the same time, or if you are a on-line video gamer. A size 12 running shoe will not make you run faster if you only need a size 10.

[NJMike]

The problem with Comcast is that you always get less than you pay for. I could probably pay $10.00 a month less but I would get less. I am paying for a 100 Mbps and get 72. I can run three TVs, three compuers, 2 phones , an Echo and a firestick without any problems; and additional devices simultaneously when I have overnight guests. I think that 30 Mbps would be fine for most households.

[Malsua]

Originally Posted by NJMike

I think that 30 Mbps would be fine for most households.

Yup. I'm a networking professional and have been for 30+ years. Most people drastically overestimate their bandwidth needs.

4k streams require about 25mbits. Anyone paying for this here in TV because it costs extra? I bet it's negligible. Every other 1080p stream is 4-8mbits.

Our NJ house was 15mbits until last year and we've been streaming for a long time. Our TV house was 25mbits for the first year, $20/month on the intro plan and everything worked just fine. Now it's 100mbit for $40 only because they don't offer something cheaper.

[askcarl]

I cut the cord years ago with local antenna. When youtube.tv showed up, I signed up. Have Centurylink for 80 mbps cost $45.00 all in.

However, youtbue.tv increased to $65. combined with internet cost, I'm right back, $ wise, where I was with Infinity $110.

No real advantage today.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Xfinity plus Amazon

we use that too. i have a smart tv that has built in settings for so many free tv channels, but my fave is Pluto-TV. i'm currently hooked on the carol burnett channel...

[paulat585]

Hi, couldn't figure out where to ask this. Am moving back to TV to a new house. Want to cut cable cord. Looks like best internet deal for me is Xfinity's $25/mo. deal. To do this without their equipment do I need both my own router and own modem? If so, which do you recommend. I will arrive on Thursday night, so plan on ordering their service to start Friday if possible. I already have Netflix, Prime and a chromecast device. Thanks.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by paulat585

Hi, couldn't figure out where to ask this. Am moving back to TV to a new house. Want to cut cable cord. Looks like best internet deal for me is Xfinity's $25/mo. deal. To do this without their equipment do I need both my own router and own modem? If so, which do you recommend. I will arrive on Thursday night, so plan on ordering their service to start Friday if possible. I already have Netflix, Prime and a chromecast device. Thanks.

You need both a modem and a router. But, the best way to go is to buy a combination device, sometimes called a "gateway" device. It is one device that functions as a modem and a router. Also, if you are going to get the Xfinity "landline" phone service, the modem will need to have a phone plug port on it. If not, you can save money by buying a cheaper modem.

You should also consider the Xfinity Mobile cell phone service that is a great deal and uses the Verizon network. My cell phone bill is only $13.64 per month, with unlimited talk and text and up to 1gb of mobile data. Way cheaper than the regular Verizon cell phone plans.

[jedalton]

Originally Posted by matandch

Do you think that you really need 72 mbs? I have 25 mbs and can comfortably stream on 2 TVs while texting or browsing the web among other things. Each stream averages 6 mbs so I could probably run 3 streams with room to spare. You could possibly save some money by going with a plan with a bit less speed.

buy Netgear n 7000 V2, need minimum of 100 Mbs for streaming devices. I install them all the time
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[paulat585]

Thank you!