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Thinking about Canceling Cable
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:12 pm
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:12 pm
OK...I'm seriously thinking about doing it. Switched from Cox to AT&T Uverse about a year ago because Cox's rates just seemed to be getting out of hand. Was paying $200+ for cable and internet, without any premium channels. Got a much better deal from AT&T, but the bandwidth SUCKS!!! If more than 3 TVs are being watched at one time, there's basically NO internet.
Before I switched to AT&T I toyed with the idea of cutting my cable. I'm seriously thinking about it again.
* The majority of live sporting events will be covered with over air broadcasts and Watch ESPN
* HD antenna will give me all my broadcast shows.
* Netflix and/or Hulu Plus give me all my cable shows plus movies
Would I be really missing that much?
And how would I go about doing it? Got 8 TVs throughout the house and outside. Would I need some sort of gateway box (Apple TV, Roku, etc.) for each TV? How are the HD channels through these devices? How much bandwidth would I need?
What's my first step? I'm not really technology savvy.
Thanks in advance.
Before I switched to AT&T I toyed with the idea of cutting my cable. I'm seriously thinking about it again.
* The majority of live sporting events will be covered with over air broadcasts and Watch ESPN
* HD antenna will give me all my broadcast shows.
* Netflix and/or Hulu Plus give me all my cable shows plus movies
Would I be really missing that much?
And how would I go about doing it? Got 8 TVs throughout the house and outside. Would I need some sort of gateway box (Apple TV, Roku, etc.) for each TV? How are the HD channels through these devices? How much bandwidth would I need?
What's my first step? I'm not really technology savvy.
Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:13 pm to LoyalTiger
This is a great thread because I'm thinking of just having Cox internet and going with a Roku 3 in my rooms.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:13 pm to LoyalTiger
If you have 8 tvs, you might have a bit of a problem cutting the cord.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:14 pm to LoyalTiger
8 Tvs holy shite man
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:14 pm to LoyalTiger
I didnt read all that.
Netflix+hulu+amazon prime give you all you need and are cheaper by a ton of money than cable.
Make sure you have an HBOgo password
Most networks now post videos of their shows after they first air.
Then of course there are a billion illegal ways to get shows you want to see.
Are they smart tvs? If so, no problem. If yes, get roku.
Netflix+hulu+amazon prime give you all you need and are cheaper by a ton of money than cable.
Make sure you have an HBOgo password
Most networks now post videos of their shows after they first air.
Then of course there are a billion illegal ways to get shows you want to see.
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If you have 8 tvs, you might have a bit of a problem cutting the cord.
Are they smart tvs? If so, no problem. If yes, get roku.
This post was edited on 9/9/14 at 4:16 pm
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:14 pm to LoyalTiger
Wait until football season is over.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:16 pm to LoyalTiger
quote:
* HD antenna will give me all my broadcast shows.
I ran mine through my wall and into my attic space. Provides better picture than my Roku.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:16 pm to LoyalTiger
WatchESPN login
NetFlix login
HBO Go login
r/Documentaries
Chromecast
You will wonder why you ever blew all that money on cable.
NetFlix login
HBO Go login
r/Documentaries
Chromecast
You will wonder why you ever blew all that money on cable.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:17 pm to LoyalTiger
quote:
Watch ESPN
You have to have a cable subscription.
quote:
What's my first step? I'm not really technology savvy.
Don't try to cut the cord then.
This post was edited on 9/9/14 at 4:18 pm
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:18 pm to LoyalTiger
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:31 pm to LoyalTiger
Just do it.
Roku and AppleTV with my two TVs. One gets the weather channel just plugged into the wall and some channel that Law and Order is always on.
Main TV has the AppleTV and an HD Antenna. Watch all my shows the day after via Hulu Plus and movies are on Netflix, Redbox or HBOGO.
I have access to WatchESPN and hboGO through family. It's legit.
I still pay $50/month for internet which is insane to me.
Roku and AppleTV with my two TVs. One gets the weather channel just plugged into the wall and some channel that Law and Order is always on.
Main TV has the AppleTV and an HD Antenna. Watch all my shows the day after via Hulu Plus and movies are on Netflix, Redbox or HBOGO.
I have access to WatchESPN and hboGO through family. It's legit.
I still pay $50/month for internet which is insane to me.
This post was edited on 9/9/14 at 4:32 pm
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:39 pm to LoyalTiger
I have been cable free for 3 months and don't regret my decision. I do regret having Verizon Fios. It sucks.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:47 pm to LoyalTiger
8 tvs? I have two. I've never felt more OT poor.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 5:10 pm to LoyalTiger
You would need or want:
- Antenna
- Rokus/AppleTVs - If you have MAC computers or use ITunes, get AppleTV. IF not, doesn't really matter, but Roku is cheaper and just as good
- Using someone's login for ESPN/HBOGo/ShowtimeNow, all of that stuff
- XBMC program either on a Raspberry Pi or your laptop and then stream to your TV
- For sports, I use the Wiziwig website right from the web browswer of my Smart TV and blu-ray player
- If you have a Samsung Smart TV and a Samsung phone, you can use screen mirroring as well to watch stuff if need be.
- Antenna
- Rokus/AppleTVs - If you have MAC computers or use ITunes, get AppleTV. IF not, doesn't really matter, but Roku is cheaper and just as good
- Using someone's login for ESPN/HBOGo/ShowtimeNow, all of that stuff
- XBMC program either on a Raspberry Pi or your laptop and then stream to your TV
- For sports, I use the Wiziwig website right from the web browswer of my Smart TV and blu-ray player
- If you have a Samsung Smart TV and a Samsung phone, you can use screen mirroring as well to watch stuff if need be.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 5:19 pm to LoyalTiger
quote:I might start at the Tech Board?
What's my first step? I'm not really technology savvy.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 6:35 pm to LoyalTiger
8 TVs? You will not get any good signal no matter what.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 6:39 pm to LoyalTiger
I'm waiting for Netflix+HBOGO+ESPN to team up when it comes to streaming. That would knock the cable companies back a few steps.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 7:36 pm to LoyalTiger
I dropped cable almost a year ago. I am happy as can be. I get every football game I would have excep the tThursday NFL game.
Go for it. You'll be surprised at how little you miss it.
Go for it. You'll be surprised at how little you miss it.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 9:04 pm to LoyalTiger
I'd do it if it wasn't for sports and roommates to split the bill with.
I have to stream the Falcons(out of market) and it sucks. I'll go to a bar occasionally but spend more money there than a cable bill. Can't imagine doing that for college football Saturdays
I have to stream the Falcons(out of market) and it sucks. I'll go to a bar occasionally but spend more money there than a cable bill. Can't imagine doing that for college football Saturdays
Posted on 9/10/14 at 3:08 pm to LoyalTiger
quote:
Would I be really missing that much?
Football season. That's what.
But there is a semi cheaper solution:
1. You are apparently easy to sell shite to, because I pay under $200 for Cox and have everything minus the phone. So learn to haggle.
2. Cancel cable after football season. Cut the cord completely. I'm sure you can find some free wi-fi floating around your neighborhood. Roll the next 6 months without cable
3. Before football season starts (August), visit the COX store in the LSU Union. Why, because they rate their bills by location. People in CCL pay the most, LSU students pay the least. So if you sign up at LSU, you get the low student rate.
4. Haggle with them. "I don't know, that sounds like too much." or "I don't think I'll watch all those channels." They want your business. So they'll throw in 3-6 months of something for free, which is cool because you're going to cancel in 6 months anyway.
5. Alternate providers so they can compete with each other on price. "I only pay this and I get all that"
Most people can match price on services.
6. Enjoy the 6 months of no cable. It's a nice experience, and makes you get out the house.
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