Not really sure what/why you're asking about Hulu w/o cable but as far as the second Q, most do have a data cap per month. Do a google/bing search on your provider's data cap (or call them to inquire). For example, a search of "xfinity data cap" yields the following:

1 - How does the XFINITY Terabyte Internet Data Usage Plan work?
The Terabyte Internet Data Usage Plan is a new data usage plan for XFINITY Internet service that provides you with a terabyte (1 TB or 1024 GB) of Internet data usage each month as part of your monthly service. If you choose to use more than 1 TB in a month, we will automatically add blocks of 50 GB to your account for an additional fee of $10 each.


XFINITY Data Usage Center — FAQ

FredF

I ask without "Cable TV", meaning just cable internet service. We are thinking of getting rid of cable tv and using hulu tv. But we are not sure which service to use (CL or Comcast), which will depend on allowable monthly usage.

Hulu TV is a cord-cutting, streaming service, similar to YoutubeTV and several other services.

I am not sure what you are referring to when you say "most" but CenturyLink doesn't have data caps here.

I am referring to the following and according to this well-known site, CL has a data cap (but probably one you've never bumped up against in your monthly viewing):

Internet Providers With Data Caps

"Every Internet Provider We've Found Offering Plans With Data Caps
This table includes every broadband Internet provider currently using "data caps" to limit Internet usage. As of Jun 06, 2018, we have 215 providers with data caps in our database..."

and CL is one of them listed


FredF

Thanks, that is what I wanted to know. Has anyone used HULU TV and are you happy with the service?

According to CenturyLink, they don't enforce any data caps on fiber to the house connections here (the majority of the connections here). They do apparently send out warning notices for DSL customers.

Probably not enforced IF you're lucky enough to have fiber available. Netflix CEO, Hastings, said, "It turns out that all Netflix streaming peak on Saturday night can fit inside a single fiber optic, which is the size of one human hair". So I guess there is no need, however, if you have coax, probably another story - data cap


FredF

Most of the homes in The Villages have fiber to the house available via CenturyLink. The other providers, Comcast and Spectrum, use coax to the house with fiber trunks. I have no idea what Comcast and Spectrum do regarding data caps as I use CenturyLink.

I contracted for Xfinity "internet only" back in January in Tall Trees; CL did not serve this area with fiber and I don't believe they serve north of 466 with fiber either. But I have >100 mbps so, as Alfred E Newman used to say, "what me worry" :p The newer areas/homes, I believe, are wired with fiber.

FredF

We are north of 466 and have had CL fiber for over 2 years.

All of these streaming services allow a 5 or 7 day free trial, so you should just try one or more of them out. You can turn them on or off at will - no contacts or penalties. No setup charges, box rentals or anything. All you need is a streaming device like a Roku or Fire TV, or a "smart TV". We have been using YouTube TV for several months now, and are looking at Playstation Vue on a free 5 day trial. YouTube TV is fine unless you want to fast-forward through commercials you have recorded on networks (mainly CBS, NBC and ABC recordings). It blocks your access to these recordings and forces you to watch the VOD (Video On Demand) versions, which do not allow fast-forwarding through commercials. The PlayStation Vue service does not have this limitation. If you are "hooked" on fast-forwarding through commercials on your DVR, YouTube TV is not for you.

Interesting info:

"Residential fiber service is available to 43% of people living in The Villages."

Internet Providers in The Villages: Compare 15 Providers

FredF

I believe everyone south of 466 has fiber to the home (or perhaps it is everyone south of 466a). Any new homes built within the last 5 years, and probably built within the last 6 or 7 years, have fiber to the home. They have also retrofitted other areas. Some areas still are serviced by DSL over copper.

Yes, I believe all the new homes south of 466a are fiber. I'm south of 466 (by a stone throw) and coax - no fiber. But, again, what's the penalty … I get >100 mbps at a reasonable price. Even if I could get 1Gbps, what would I do with it and, thus, why would I want to pay the additional cost? I'm a happy camper at my speed/cost

FredF

It looks as though prices are comparable and the customer service ratings are ALL terrible.