[Virginians]

Before I called to cancel I checked out the competition. (1 Comcast) (2 OTA plus internet TV) Please don’t mention Brighthouse, I am in Lake County
(1) Took 7 minutes to rule out Comcast.
(2) a) OTA checked out my antenna and was shocked to find that all signals have apparently
been improved. All networks 100% over 2 weeks.
b) Internet TV
Sony (PlayStationVue) jumped in last year with some hope. 8 months ago mediocre. 4 months
ago looking hopeful. Today $35/month all cable channels no charge for HD no charge for
DVR, no fees, did I say no fees
I am viewing on Amazon TV Fire TV (Voice activated)

[T-325]

What antenna have you set up for the OTA. Is it installed in your attic?

Are you going with the Century link for internet?

What internet speed is required for your Roku/Vue approach.

Do you have an OTA DVR or does Vue from an demand service.

I always have plenty of questions..boy is TOTV helpful!

Good luck

[Nucky]

I Googled OTA and got Organic Trade Organization. Share the new with us old boys. What is OTA?

[Mleeja]

Originally Posted by Nucky

I Googled OTA and got Organic Trade Organization. Share the new with us old boys. What is OTA?

Over the air?

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by Virginians

Before I called to cancel I checked out the competition. (1 Comcast) (2 OTA plus internet TV) Please don’t mention Brighthouse, I am in Lake County
(1) Took 7 minutes to rule out Comcast.
(2) a) OTA checked out my antenna and was shocked to find that all signals have apparently
been improved. All networks 100% over 2 weeks.
b) Internet TV
Sony (PlayStationVue) jumped in last year with some hope. 8 months ago mediocre. 4 months
ago looking hopeful. Today $35/month all cable channels no charge for HD no charge for
DVR, no fees, did I say no fees
I am viewing on Amazon TV Fire TV (Voice activated)

Why did you rule out Comcast? I promise to just listen and not respond

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by Mleeja

Over the air?

Thank you for the assist. There is an app in the phone called Urban Dictionary that has all these abbreviations. Not on my game yesterday at all.

[Virginians]

I am using a Winegard MS-2000 HDTV Antenna on my roof.

Amazon.com: Winegard MS-2000 HDTV Antenna with Cable: Home Audio & Theater

Century Link Internet for now, will consider Comcast have ruled out comcast TV because of pricing

Not sure what internet speed is needed for vue. I am using a roku in our bedroom and an Amazon Fire TV in the Living Room. The fire tv is available at Staples for $100.00 and much much better than roku.

DVR for cable stations on play station vue is cloud based

DVR for major networks from antenna is a Channel Master DVR

Amazon.com : Channel Master DVR+ Bundle - subscription free digital video recorder with web features and channel guide (CM7500BDL2) : Camera & Photo

[biker1]

For Hi-Def via Roku, you will use about 5 megabits/sec of your download internet bandwidth.

Originally Posted by T-325

What antenna have you set up for the OTA. Is it installed in your attic?

Are you going with the Century link for internet?

What internet speed is required for your Roku/Vue approach.

Do you have an OTA DVR or does Vue from an demand service.

I always have plenty of questions..boy is TOTV helpful!

Good luck

[Packer Fan]

Call centurylink and tell them you won't pay any more than the $102 you were paying or you will cancel. They will magically find a promotion for you. I just did this with Comcast (BTW, I have no idea why people don't like Comcast, they are fine). Be firm.

[T-325]

Thank you for sharing the details

[PJ]

Virginians, thanks for posting this information. I'd like to switch to OTA, and tried it a few years ago, but at that time the antenna I bought possibly wasn't strong enough, and/or my TV wasn't "smart" enough, so I gave up for awhile. It would be great if there was someone knowledgeable (as you are) that we could hire to set this up.

[biker1]

Tom at VillagesAV.com.

Originally Posted by PJ

Virginians, thanks for posting this information. I'd like to switch to OTA, and tried it a few years ago, but at that time the antenna I bought possibly wasn't strong enough, and/or my TV wasn't "smart" enough, so I gave up for awhile. It would be great if there was someone knowledgeable (as you are) that we could hire to set this up.

[73Goat]

Century Link may as well wear a mask when you pay their bill. If I wasn't moving already I would definitely switch to anything else. Their charges are outrageous.

[mikemalloy]

Those that use OTAs any problem with storm activity?

[shotgunpeople]

After 2 years my ComCast bill went from $113.00 to $187.00.

I called to find out what happened and they told me the 2 year contract had expired and I would be paying the higher bill from now on. I asked what we could do to bring this down, and other than go to basic everything, the fellow offered nothing. I told him I probably would have to look around for a better deal, and his reply was: "Well sir, we will be sad to loose you". NO offer to reduce the price, no nothing !

I went to the Century Link store off 441 and OMG, MORE for a lot less. My bill now will be in the $100.00 area, and if I go back 1 month before the 1 year anniversary date (forever) they will honor this promotional price.

So far, VERY happy, and we don't have all those cables running to each TV, they are all on wireless receivers.

WELL WORTH taking the time to explore your options.