[rjm1cc]

You can buy Amazons Firestick (?). Roku might be a little better but I am not familure with it.
The firestick will get you free TV over the internet. I think you will find a way to get your local stations by dowing free apps from Amazon. With your other services you might not need another service with a monthly bill.

[Woodbear]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

I have used IPTV for 5 years $20 monthly or $150 annually Orlando stations actually broadcast tv stations Hawaii to Boston and in between ESPN, NESN, Yes Network, NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA and College, entertainment channels plus foreign networks Asia, South America, Europe, Canada. Issue is no record capability (DVR).
There several to choose from and can easily be installed on Firestick or androidtv boxes NOT ROKU device. Instructions are provided by service. Just search Please Wait... | Cloudflare

Love our IPTV service. Outside of the occasional buffering issue (seems worst during prime viewing hours) the service is great. What we paid for one month of "cable" back home we pay for the whole year.

[paulat585]

Originally Posted by rjm1cc

You can buy Amazons Firestick (?). Roku might be a little better but I am not familure with it.
The firestick will get you free TV over the internet. I think you will find a way to get your local stations by dowing free apps from Amazon. With your other services you might not need another service with a monthly bill.

This is what I do. Get Xfinity internet for $49 a month after a low introductory offer, stream everything for free.

[Blueblaze]

Originally Posted by rjm1cc

You can buy Amazons Firestick (?). Roku might be a little better but I am not familure with it.
The firestick will get you free TV over the internet. I think you will find a way to get your local stations by dowing free apps from Amazon. With your other services you might not need another service with a monthly bill.

I used Amazon Firesticks for years. Suffered through three upgrades, including the first one where they forced me to replace 5 firesticks. Upgraded to Roku this year. What a difference! Easier to install and it starts everything instantly. No agonizingly long start-up times. No constant need to reboot when it quits working. And even the cheapest versions come with a remote that can control your TV's power and volume. You can still watch "Prime", but you also get Roku's FREE streaming service, which is just as good -- better if you like old TV shows. We've been watching all the old Hitchcock shows.

[laboutj]

Originally Posted by Blueblaze

I used Amazon Firesticks for years. Suffered through three upgrades, including the first one where they forced me to replace 5 firesticks. Upgraded to Roku this year. What a difference! Easier to install and it starts everything instantly. No agonizingly long start-up times. No constant need to reboot when it quits working. And even the cheapest versions come with a remote that can control your TV's power and volume. You can still watch "Prime", but you also get Roku's FREE streaming service, which is just as good -- better if you like old TV shows. We've been watching all the old Hitchcock shows.

I totally agree about the Roku sticks. But if you want to go the illegal route with IPTV, you have to use a Firestick.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Blueblaze

I used Amazon Firesticks for years. Suffered through three upgrades, including the first one where they forced me to replace 5 firesticks. Upgraded to Roku this year. What a difference! Easier to install and it starts everything instantly. No agonizingly long start-up times. No constant need to reboot when it quits working. And even the cheapest versions come with a remote that can control your TV's power and volume. You can still watch "Prime", but you also get Roku's FREE streaming service, which is just as good -- better if you like old TV shows. We've been watching all the old Hitchcock shows.

We've been using firesticks for years without the problems you seem to have encountered: no upgrade issues, no need to replace the firestick (though ours are fairly new so maybe there would have been an issue with an older one) Our firestick remotes control the TV power and volume as well.

I have heard Roku has a cleaner user interface. I just haven't had an opportunity to try it or a need to replace anything yet.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by paulat585

This is what I do. Get Xfinity internet for $49 a month after a low introductory offer, stream everything for free.

What is the "everything" you stream legally for free?

Amazon Prime has a subscription fee.
Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, Disney, HBO, etc all have subscription fees.
Local channels come with Hulu Live or YouTube TV at about $60/month.

What do you get legally for free?

[Babubhat]

Or you can keep switching between comcast and spectrum promotions. 89 for tv and internet. Use your own cable modem

[Rzepecki]

Originally Posted by billethkid

I did a search and most of the threads are 5 and more years old.

It has become time to part ways with Comcast....they simply charge too much. I love all the Xfinity technology and capability.....but is has become too expensive.

We use Netflix/Hulu/Amazon Prime/Peacock/etc.

That pretty much allows access to a lot of choices. However I have not found a convenient way to get local network stations that carry a lot of shows we like. We DVR and watch when we want.

Has there been improvement in antenna choices?
Streaming DVR options. Other alternatives.

I know I am not alone needing some direction from those who know!

Yes I do google the info, but am looking for first hand experience here in TV.

I just received an email from the library about cutting the cord: Cutting the Cord | Sumter County Library System

You might want to attend.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by Rzepecki

I just received an email from the library about cutting the cord: Cutting the Cord | Sumter County Library System

You might want to attend.

Thanx for the suggestion.
I just checked and the registration is full.

[NatureBoy]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

What is the "everything" you stream legally for free?

Amazon Prime has a subscription fee.
Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, Disney, HBO, etc all have subscription fees.
Local channels come with Hulu Live or YouTube TV at about $60/month.

What do you get legally for free?

With the Xfinity streaming box (that they provide for free) there are several free streaming services: xumo, tubi, Pluto tv, and a host of others.
I've been watching Pluto TV recently. They have channels dedicated to Star Trek, Dr. Who, Baywatch, and many other shows. Now these are "streaming" real time. You can't pick an episode like with Amazon Prime. So it's not very good if you want to watch a particular episode of a particular show. But if you can live with whatever is on at the time, there's a LOT of content available.

[Get real]

Which option gives you porn?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by NatureBoy

With the Xfinity streaming box (that they provide for free) there are several free streaming services: xumo, tubi, Pluto tv, and a host of others.
I've been watching Pluto TV recently. They have channels dedicated to Star Trek, Dr. Who, Baywatch, and many other shows. Now these are "streaming" real time. You can't pick an episode like with Amazon Prime. So it's not very good if you want to watch a particular episode of a particular show. But if you can live with whatever is on at the time, there's a LOT of content available.

Xfinity streaming boxes are not free. You rent them for $8.50 each per month.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Xfinity streaming boxes are not free. You rent them for $8.50 each per month.

Depends on the contract. There is no charge on my bill for the Flex box though it certainly could be rolled into one of the other charges.

Either way, I don't think Pluto TV is what people envision when they think of "cutting the cord."

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Depends on the contract. There is no charge on my bill for the Flex box though it certainly could be rolled into one of the other charges.

Either way, I don't think Pluto TV is what people envision when they think of "cutting the cord."

Correct. My bad. If you are an Xfinity internet only customer, you can get a free Flex box. If you have Xfinity cable TV service, you need to rent the boxes. But, what if you have more than one TV? Can you only use the Flex box on one TV?