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OT - Cutting the cord
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I finally had enough of paying DirectV $147 a month so I called and bitched! I ended up switching my cell service over to AT&T and now after all discounts I'm paying $40 a month for DirectV. My cell bill was reduced by $10 switching from Verizon to AT&T. I'm a happy camper!!Retired Navy, LBGE
Pinehurst, NC -
I was leaning toward cutting the cord, but I recently read an article that has me a little shook. Can't find the link, so I'll summarize.
Major players are seeing streaming for the cash cow that it is. Specifically, Disney and CBS all-access. With Disney planning a separation from Netflix and CBS all-access releasing highly-desirable exclusive content, There seems to be a market trend toward multiple streaming platforms instead of a handful of major players with consolidated content. If you have to pay $10-ish for 7-10 platforms(Netflix, Hulu, Prime, Disney, CBS, HBO Now, sling + future diversification), it may become less desirable than having a singular, consolidated platform offering all of your content in one place (cable).
These experts were predicting a return to traditional cable dependent on cable companies ability to improve offerings for mobile tech.
XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA -
DieselkW said:We like Playstation Vue, keeps my AMC addiction to Walking Dead alive (pun intended) and has all the sports with a big bonus... the virtual and automatic DVR. If you watch a channel, they automatically DVR that channel for 28 days so you can go back to any game, any episode, any time for almost a month before it disappears.
Big downside: If I'm looking for a college game played last Saturday, they show the final score. Helpful if you're keeping stats in your head, not so helpful if you want to watch a game you missed and don't want to know who won before watching it.
Adding Hulu and Netflix and CBS and Amazon Prime, all without commercials, has my monthly cost back up to my corded days, but so much more content without commercials I don't mind paying $100/month.I would pay double that to watch TV without a single commercial interruption. -
johnnyp said:
I was leaning toward cutting the cord, but I recently read an article that has me a little shook. Can't find the link, so I'll summarize.
Major players are seeing streaming for the cash cow that it is. Specifically, Disney and CBS all-access. With Disney planning a separation from Netflix and CBS all-access releasing highly-desirable exclusive content, There seems to be a market trend toward multiple streaming platforms instead of a handful of major players with consolidated content. If you have to pay $10-ish for 7-10 platforms(Netflix, Hulu, Prime, Disney, CBS, HBO Now, sling + future diversification), it may become less desirable than having a singular, consolidated platform offering all of your content in one place (cable).
These experts were predicting a return to traditional cable dependent on cable companies ability to improve offerings for mobile tech.
there are single site options out there.
if you would like to save a couple of grand a year...
IMO Best VPN =
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Have:
XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
Had:
LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby
Fat Willies BBQ
Ola, Ga -
billt01 said:
IMO Best VPN =
XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA -
Don't know if it's just me, but I'm hardly watching any network TV anymore. The political nastiness has worked it's way into everything - (both sides).
Have netflix now, probably will let that go. I like some of the premium channel stuff - that I can download or subscribe individually.
I can't even remember the cord - cut directv back in 2008.Phoenix -
cheeaa said:Weird bump... lol... Just this weekend actually we bought 2 roku tvs. I bitched to the uverse retention and they cut me a pretty good deal for 12 months. We've been playing with the streaming services built into these tv's though and it's awesome. With YouTube on the tv's for the kids, we haven't turned the DVD player on since. Can't wait to try Netflix too. Once I figure out how to record live sports while streaming, we'll drop the cable. Any ideas on that?Arlington, TX 1 large, 1 medium, 1 Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone
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blasting said:
Bit torrent has worked well and cost me zero over the last dozen years. Movies, TV etc. I've added a VPN the last couple years in order to be totally anonymous. This cost somewhere around $40 per year.
Some sporting events and local news may be an issue. But there are solutions for those too.Joe - I'm a reformed gasser-holic aka 4Runner Columbia, SC Wonderful BGE Resource Site: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm and http://www.nibblemethis.com/ and http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2006/02/recipes.html
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4Runner said:hblasting said:
Bit torrent has worked well and cost me zero over the last dozen years. Movies, TV etc. I've added a VPN the last couple years in order to be totally anonymous. This cost somewhere around $40 per year.
Some sporting events and local news may be an issue. But there are solutions for those too.
Private intermet accessPhoenix -
bradleya123 said:I finally had enough of paying DirectV $147 a month so I called and bitched! I ended up switching my cell service over to AT&T and now after all discounts I'm paying $40 a month for DirectV. My cell bill was reduced by $10 switching from Verizon to AT&T. I'm a happy camper!!
Aledo, Texas
Large BGE
KJ Jr.
Exodus 12:9 KJV
Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof. -
blasting said:4Runner said:hblasting said:
Bit torrent has worked well and cost me zero over the last dozen years. Movies, TV etc. I've added a VPN the last couple years in order to be totally anonymous. This cost somewhere around $40 per year.
Some sporting events and local news may be an issue. But there are solutions for those too.
Private intermet access
Aledo, Texas
Large BGE
KJ Jr.
Exodus 12:9 KJV
Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof. -
They threw every discount my way plus when I switched cell providers got another $25 off the DirectV bill. Also when I switched cell providers we got HBO for free.Retired Navy, LBGE
Pinehurst, NC -
As soon as I find a streaming service with all the networks and DVR I will switch to that immediately. I can only get 2 of the networks with my antenna. I watch live sports so the networks are a must. I check every few weeks, really tired of paying Directv every month.XL,L,SWinston-Salem, NC
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Have:
XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
Had:
LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby
Fat Willies BBQ
Ola, Ga -
billt01 said:XL,L,SWinston-Salem, NC
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Hi54putty said:As soon as I find a streaming service with all the networks and DVR I will switch to that immediately. I can only get 2 of the networks with my antenna. I watch live sports so the networks are a must. I check every few weeks, really tired of paying Directv every month.
"Semper ubi sub ubi"
San Diego, CA
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This thread reminds me that I pay too much for tv and I watch too much tv.
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billt01 said:Aledo, Texas
Large BGE
KJ Jr.
Exodus 12:9 KJV
Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof. -
Kcheves said: I've been using YouTube TV for the past month
I really like the YouTubeTV option. Only thing it's missing for me is the Food Network. I think I'll sign up for the free trial, but that is kind of deal breaker.Phoenix -
blasting said:Kcheves said: I've been using YouTube TV for the past month
I really like the YouTubeTV option. Only thing it's missing for me is the Food Network. I think I'll sign up for the free trial, but that is kind of deal breaker.
month. I’m additon to Food Network, they don’t have HGTV or TNT. Hopefully this gets addressed."Semper ubi sub ubi"
San Diego, CA
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Kcheves said:blasting said:Kcheves said: I've been using YouTube TV for the past month
I really like the YouTubeTV option. Only thing it's missing for me is the Food Network. I think I'll sign up for the free trial, but that is kind of deal breaker.
month. I’m additon to Food Network, they don’t have HGTV or TNT. Hopefully this gets addressed.
I did sign up for the free trial. So far, I like it. I'll look for another source for the Food Network. Food Network isn't something I sit and watch, but I like it playing when I'm working around the house.Phoenix -
Hi54putty said:As soon as I find a streaming service with all the networks and DVR I will switch to that immediately. I can only get 2 of the networks with my antenna. I watch live sports so the networks are a must. I check every few weeks, really tired of paying Directv every month.
Can be loaded onto an Amazon Firestick, AppleTV, Roku, your iPad, smartphone, etc. Give it a look, they have a free 7 day trial I believe.MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.
RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
Southeastern CT. -
For those worried about dvr over air, check this device out. I haven't personally used it, but have heard good things. https://www.silicondust.com/
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I cut the cord a year ago. I have slingtv, Netflix, hbo, and amazon prime video. It's @ $70 per month. My old directv bill was $278 per month for a bunch of garbage we did not watch. It's one of the best decisions I've made.
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Our 32" (if that) flat screen stays in the cleaning closet with the DVD player. They come out once in a while so the kids can watch movies. We do have Amazon Prime so my wife and I will watch shows on occasion. I am not a reader, but have been reading more at night before bed.Large, Medium, MiniMax, & 22, and 36" Blackstone
Grand Rapids MI -
I have Cable internet from Comcast on my own modem, so that runs me $19.99 per monthLarge, Medium, MiniMax, & 22, and 36" Blackstone
Grand Rapids MI -
I have wanted to cut the cord for sometime now, just too chicken to do it.
I switched to AT&T last Dec, when they came out with the new unlimited plans that also offers no data DirecTV watching on your mobile device. The 2-3 times I use that comes in handy. However, the bad item is, I have to change to a different unlimited plan, and with that I lose my corporate discount through work, but save $25 on DTV NOW, and would only pay $10 a month for that low tier service, which fits our life.
I was planning to go DirecTV NOW and get an antenna for OTA. The new Mohu is coming out 10/8 and is $149 at BestBuy only (I think or is an exclusive). I like the idea of the Mohu being the hub if you will of your streaming devices. I think the integration it offers is worth the extra dollars.
I'm with @blasting, FoodNetwork is a big item for me and we do the same here as you, just have it going in the background when doing things.
I was planning to get a Roku device to handle the rest (Netflix, Amazon, etc).
Edit:
I may go to the new Fire TV. Can get that plus a antenna for $74! Or Fire TV and Echo Dot for $79. I'd want to add the Ethernet connector, so that would add another $15.
http://amzn.to/2y4ubOU
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when you get your fire TV in...shoot me an PM.....
I know a little bit about side loading them there things...Have:
XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
Had:
LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby
Fat Willies BBQ
Ola, Ga -
billt01 said:@tarheelmatt
when you get your fire TV in...shoot me an PM.....
I know a little bit about side loading them there things...------------------------------
Thomasville, NC
My YouTube Channel - The Hungry Hussey
Instagram
Facebook
My Photography Site -
tarheelmatt said:billt01 said:@tarheelmatt
when you get your fire TV in...shoot me an PM.....
I know a little bit about side loading them there things...Have:
XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
Had:
LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby
Fat Willies BBQ
Ola, Ga
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