[tuccillo]

Doubtful. I can't speak for all streaming services but YouTubeTV doesn't work that way. Their DVR is in the cloud and "recording" a show is essentially setting a pointer in their cloud storage. There is no download and then upload of data.

Originally Posted by rsmurano

When looking at any streaming service, consider who many concurrent tv shows will you be recording because each 1 will eat away at your upload bandwidth. So if you are recording 2 or 3 hi def channels at once and your husband wants to upload a file to the office, your husband will be waiting. When I look at all the streaming services that are out there, none of them meet our needs. Most can record many at once but they eat up bandwidth on the network and the recordings either have a short life (up to 6 or 9 months then they are deleted), or there are caps like only able to record x amount of shows. On my system, I have 1 off recordings that I have had for a decade still on my dvr.
Plus, these streaming companies never have everything you want so you end up getting multiple streaming companies.

[JRcorvette]

Originally Posted by Blackbird45

I don't understand it either. I have the eero mesh router when I ran into the problem about the 5ghz signal I went online and they said there was a process you had to go through to get a 2.4ghz signal, but it was only a temporary fix. Instead of driving myself crazy I order some 5ghz smart plugs on Amazon.

We have had the Eero mesh router for quite some time and have not had an issue connecting to devices with 2.4 ghz. We do not have the latest model so maybe that is why?

[bp243]

Originally Posted by dsnrbec

After a recent thread on here about options for TV/internet other than Xfinity, my husband and I are interested in gathering more information but need help. My husband works from home and needs reliable high speed internet but we’re also sick of paying ridiculously high cable bills. Is there someone locally that we can hire to advise us of all the pros and cons of the various streaming services? It seems overwhelming to us and we want/need to keep our internet service intact but choose the best TV streaming option for us. Thanks!

Many people have responded to your question. However, it seems to me that you're asking if there's someone who could be hired to problem-solve without you having to think through all of these ideas. SO, I'd like to know as well. Is there someone in The Villages who could be hired and likewise paid to act as a consultant to meet with you, figure out your goals and walk you through the process of how to set everything up.

[Jhnidy]

Originally Posted by tuccillo

I have never heard of a contemporary router that isn't at least dual-band (2.4 and 5 GHz support).

If there is a way to get a 2.4G SSID from my xfinity PIECE OF **** I have not found it. Adding to my smart home has become very difficult.

Have added a range extender that produces 2.4G sometimes if it feels like it.

Going to walk into an xfinity office and see if they have any ideas.

[FastAndCurious]

Here is what I do.
I have just internet only with xfinity. The regular price is $79 per month before any promotional discounts.
I just checked and it is giving us 200 Mbps down and 10 Mbps up through a wireless router.
We bought our own router to save from the ridiculous Xfinity rental charges. It's an Arris Surfboard SBG 10.
We have no problem streaming videos.

I simply hook up my computer (any computer with an HDMI output connection)to an HDMI input connection on my TV.
You can get a very small computer (about the size of your hand) and set it under yout TV for about $200 on amazon (search for "small pc")

In addition to the computer, I also purchased a USB wireless keyboard and mouse (about $30 Walmart), which is attached to the computer.
This turns my big TV into a big web browser where I can sign in to any of my streaming services and a lot more right from my recliner! It gives me the convenience of a full keyboard to use for typing in searches and writing emails, not hunt and peck one letter at a time from a tiny TV remote.
I can check my email and browse the web, watch the free youtube and do anything else you already do on your computer.
No need for the TV to be smart (turn all that stuff off) and you are not limited to apps.
A side benefit if you buy the small pc is that you can take it anywhere and just hook it up to any TV as long as you have internet access.

As far as services, there are many choices depending on your tastes.
Youtube TV has a lot of channels for $65 per month. These channels can be viewed live just like broadcast TV. You can also set it to record (unlimited, no downloading) each new episode of your favorite show automatically for later viewing. It also gives you live TV of local channels for news etc at your home area by zip code. It has a family plan included that you can share it with a limited number of others who have their own login names and passwords. Each will need a gmail account to set this up.

We also have HBO max, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ and Acorn TV and sometimes I still can't find anything to watch!!
Hope this helps.

If you currently have a laptop with an HDMI output, you can try this without any commitments and little money spent. Just get an HDMI cable at walmart and plug it in. Then set your TV input to the correct HDMI port.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by dsnrbec

After a recent thread on here about options for TV/internet other than Xfinity, my husband and I are interested in gathering more information but need help. My husband works from home and needs reliable high speed internet but we’re also sick of paying ridiculously high cable bills. Is there someone locally that we can hire to advise us of all the pros and cons of the various streaming services? It seems overwhelming to us and we want/need to keep our internet service intact but choose the best TV streaming option for us. Thanks!

Lot'sa posts and some information for you.
Let us know what you decide.
Jus make sure, no contract so you can jump if you need to jump.

[Indy-Guy]

Perhaps the links below may answer some questions that some of you may have.

How To Cut the Cord and Never Pay for Cable TV Again

Cable vs. Streaming: Does Cutting the Cord Really Save You Money?

[tuccillo]

There is typically a webpage built into routers to configure them. The IP address would be something like 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1.

Originally Posted by Jhnidy

If there is a way to get a 2.4G SSID from my xfinity PIECE OF **** I have not found it. Adding to my smart home has become very difficult.

Have added a range extender that produces 2.4G sometimes if it feels like it.

Going to walk into an xfinity office and see if they have any ideas.

[Professor]

We recently ditched cable. We chose Xfinity (comcast) for internet and switched our cell service to Xfinity as well. Wifi was $80 by itself but by switching our cell service from Verizon to Xfinity (both use Verizon Towers) we were able to get a $30 per month credit for 2 years on our Wifi cost, bringing it down to $50 per month. Our cell bill is $30 per lines X 2 for two phones so $60 plus tax. Internet (940mbs) plus cell service for $50 + $60 = $110 plus tax. We use Roku for streaming. Have not selected another streaming service. BTW before the switch we were paying $184 per month for Xfinity internet (slower speed) and cable plus $75 per month to Verizon for cell service for two phones. Saved $149 per month with the switch. We have money to play with to determine which, if any, streaming service we want to choose (Hulu, YouTube, etc).

Good Luck.

[Triker]

I’m curious if Spectrum has to go into the house thru the outside wall or if they can connect to the wires that TV has run outside the house. I read someplace that they had too which i thought was odd.

[DONS999]

With 4 pages of comments only one person mentioned data limits.

I run 2 trading desktops, 3 laptops, 6 trading monitors, 3 TV's all with roku's . These all suck up streaming market data and streaming tv programs.

I think xfinity is the only one to offer unlimited data option for just $30. Directv Streaming gives you all local Orlando stations plus most of the cable channels and the sports channels. Unlimited recording of its content is also included for $69.

So speed is one thing , but please tell us how much data is included in those wonderful packages with Spectrum and all the others that have been mentioned

[tuccillo]

CenturyLink has a monthly number of 1 terabyte on their webpage but I'm not sure they actually enforce it. I typical run about 700 gigabytes per month so I haven't tested it.

Originally Posted by DONS999

With 4 pages of comments only one person mentioned data limits.

I run 2 trading desktops, 3 laptops, 6 trading monitors, 3 TV's all with roku's . These all suck up streaming market data and streaming tv programs.

I think xfinity is the only one to offer unlimited data option for just $30. Directv Streaming gives you all local Orlando stations plus most of the cable channels and the sports channels. Unlimited recording of its content is also included for $69.

So speed is one thing , but please tell us how much data is included in those wonderful packages with Spectrum and all the others that have been mentioned

[Blackbird45]

This is for anyone who told me that the Eero mesh does transmit at 2.4ghz and 5ghz, you were absolutely correct. I did not realize that when I tried to link my old smart plus which run on 2.4ghz my phone had been set to 5ghz. Thank you for your help.

[mazbarth]

One advice of my kids I cut my cords in Feb 2012 & have never looked back. When something is happening "live" I use YouTube & the rest is just up to what you prefer to watch. At the moment I have Xfinity & streaming Netflix, Amazon & HBO is enough "entertainment" but there is also Hulu, for even more programs that you normally see on cable. I use Roku & some people use a device called a "Fire Stick"which is similar. But the Smart T.V.s now have many of the apps built into them.
Probably the two biggest drawbacks are you'll have to search for live sports games (i.e. Super Bowl) but I believe there are ways to get those too for a reasonable fee. Also you may to wait a few hours to view a program that played that day on cable, which is no problem for me.

It has saved me at least 90% of what cable cost which really adds up!

AND the very best thing - almost NO ADS to sit thru!
Good luck & have fun!

[dsnrbec]

Originally Posted by bp243

Many people have responded to your question. However, it seems to me that you're asking if there's someone who could be hired to problem-solve without you having to think through all of these ideas. SO, I'd like to know as well. Is there someone in The Villages who could be hired and likewise paid to act as a consultant to meet with you, figure out your goals and walk you through the process of how to set everything up.

Yes! While I appreciate all the input from other’s experience, I have to admit I’m a little overwhelmed by it all. Yes, I still hope to find someone to consult with since there’s more at stake than getting the channels I want. Working from home necessitates we make the right decision.