[Badger 2006]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

We're really curious about your decision to take UT over Comcast; specifically what criteria did you use to determine if it was the best deal for you ? Comcast just raised AGAIN... it never stops with them, running almost $200 now for two TV's and internet. But, while people post on here about getting internet rates of $45 and $50 a month, we asked our present provider (Comcast) and found if we drop them for our TV service, our internet rate would move to $96 a mo. and that's not for their high speed/high use service we would (assume ? ?) we'd need to use a streaming service like UTube ? I know this is going to attract opinions from many directions, but, if we don't ask for input, we just don't know how to figure if it would be any savings for us ?

Comcast has various prices for various speeds. I have their internet only for $50/mo less $5 for auto pay = $45/mo ~Speed 117Mbps. Call annually to renew special pricing for a year.
P.S you can get a free trial of You Tube TV to try it. I will be doing the same in a few months as they will soon have the NFL package.

[retiredguy123]

It seems like the new trend in streaming is to produce a new show with a popular star, like Sylvester Stallone on Tulsa King, and then require you to pay $4.99 per month for Paramount Plus, which you may never watch again.

[8v92ta]

I also have quantum fiber and YouTube tv. This months bill around $105. Last month it was $187 with an increase coming this month from Xfinity. Would have been over $200. Best decision we ever made regarding internet and tv

[Sabella]

Love you tube tv since dumping Comcast

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by pairadocs

we're really curious about your decision to take ut over comcast; specifically what criteria did you use to determine if it was the best deal for you ? Comcast just raised again... It never stops with them, running almost $200 now for two tv's and internet. But, while people post on here about getting internet rates of $45 and $50 a month, we asked our present provider (comcast) and found if we drop them for our tv service, our internet rate would move to $96 a mo. And that's not for their high speed/high use service we would (assume ? ?) we'd need to use a streaming service like utube ? I know this is going to attract opinions from many directions, but, if we don't ask for input, we just don't know how to figure if it would be any savings for us ?

my money says he's buying the sunday ticket nfl package that dt has lost

[mkjelenbaas]

Originally Posted by jayerose

If we do, how can we get rid of the in-ground satellite dish in the back yard?

thank you...

Why not call direct tv?

[Ritagoyer]

Originally Posted by jayerose

If we do, how can we get rid of the in-ground satellite dish in the back yard?

thank you...

We have Spectrum for internet and have Direct tv we use Roku and have lots of streaming apps to choose from. Check out a Roku for about $39.00 for each tv. And you can record programs wit Roku

[RICH1]

Welcome to 2023 ….. STREAMING YOUTUBE TV will bring you into a whole new world ….Dish, and equipment should be in the landfill years ago! …

[Nucky]

I did exactly what you are considering about 3 plus years ago and wouldn’t even consider going back to Direct. Give your landscapers helper $50 after he removes the Satellite and pole. You’ll be glad you did it. Oh, use a Roku for your YouTube. They are great!

[Blackbird45]

I switch from Xfinity to YouTube TV, it had less to do with savings and more to do with I wanted a change. But I got a surprise when it came to savings. We have 5 TVs hooked up at $8.50 a box which total $510 a year. None of my TVs are smart TVs so I had to purchase 5 Chromecast devises at $40 each totaling a onetime payment of $200, saving me $310 just the first year. I already had my own modem, but if I didn't that would have been another $15 a month total $180 a year. Now with my program list almost equals the cost of Xfinity, and I will probably stick with what I have because I'm too lazy to constantly make changes. But if you check on regular YouTube there are many sites where people suggest signing up for extras like HBO, Showtime, etc. when there is a series you want to see and when the series is over to drop them and pick them up again when you want to watch them again. I picked up a couple of extras and it only took just a clip of the mouse, and you can drop them just as easily. Before you drop Direct TV, you should figure out why you want to drop them and then do your homework.

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Clarck Howard just had a article in cutting the cord from cable to streaming.

He warns that the future of streaming will be raising their prices and suddenly we'll be paying cable prices again.
Shop wisely for streaming services.

The nice thing about streaming is that you can cancel anytime, (for now anyways.)

I wouldn't mind paying cable prices again, if that's the price to have YouTubeTV. At least there are no cables and boxes to deal with. I have 7 TVs and a Firestick in every one of them. I can watch anywhere, including in my Airstream.

[talonip]

Originally Posted by metoo21

Be sure to check the channels that youtubeTV has versus the channels you normally watch. YouTubeTV didn't have a couple that we watch compared to Directv. In case you aren't aware, you can get Directv stream which is cheaper than Directv by satellite. There is a streaming app but it doesn't work well IMO because you can not enter channel #'s. DirecTV stream has a small box (approx 6x6x1/2) and the menu and all remote functions work exactly like the sat service. Channel #'s are the same. There used to be refurb boxes available for about $50 which is what we chose. New boxes can be paid for monthly on your bill until paid in full. Sign up online and get free unlimited DVR. Recordings are saved for 9 months.

I have DIRECTV steaming and love it. Setup is easy and you dont need a technician to do it. I have tried you tube and don’t like it

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

It seems like the new trend in streaming is to produce a new show with a popular star, like Sylvester Stallone on Tulsa King, and then require you to pay $4.99 per month for Paramount Plus, which you may never watch again.

I THINK ITS A GREAT BARGAIN
CC
Full List of TV Shows & Series on Paramount Plus

[mrf0151]

Love our Xfinity/Comcast triple play. Love to just speak to the controller and it will find the program in a second.
I seriously thought about cutting the cord but by the time you buy all the extra$, you are paying close to the same. I was at a friend's and he was trying to find a movie. He admitted it is a pain in the butt at times to get the channel/program you want. He said much of the time streaming is inconvenient compared to his previous system.
We all have choices and that is a good thing.

[Janie123]

Originally Posted by Garywt

My son got rid of cable and has YouTube etc. I find it takes about 5 minutes to change the channel.

You can rearrange the channels and put the 5-10 you use at the top and hide the 10-20 or so you never use and the crappy ones that you might use 1-2x a year at the bottom. YouTubeTV knows your habits and shows those on one of the drop downs. Plus, just record all your favorites and skip commercials…. Adds 10 years to your life :-)