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Thinking of dropping cox cable: any good alternatives?
Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:30 pm
Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:30 pm
Live in gonzales and definitely don't want eatel but sick of cox. Rates are going higher and higher and now they are in contract debates with fox. Already tried the satellite TV route years ago but didn't work out due to sketchy service and going out during storms. Are there any other options available? Apple tv, Netflix, Amazon, hulu plus? Basic cable with hd antenna?
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Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:31 pm to lsu mike
Sling
Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:32 pm to lsu mike
Your mom and I usually just watch Netflix...
...and chill.
...and chill.
Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:34 pm to lsu mike
There is well-researched stickied thread on the Tech Board that discusses this exact topic. I did it and don't regret it one bit.
Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:34 pm to lsu mike
Check the tech board thread
Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:34 pm to lsu mike
I'm sick of cox cable. I'm currently paying over 250 a Month. There has got to be a way to get it cheaper.
Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:36 pm to lsu mike
get a roku with netflix, amazon or whatever other premium channels.
Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:36 pm to lsu mike
When I dropped cox cable, I did not really need an alternative as I never really had time for it anyway.
However, I have considered reinstating my Netflix account. I think services like Netflix are the best option and you can always supplement it with watching world news channels like Fox?CNN online.
The only catch is how important local news channels are to you.
Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:36 pm to lsu mike
I can't believe dumbass cox has gotten in to a dispute with Fox now. Saw a commercial during one of the NFL games this past weekend saying it will suspend Fox starting Feb 1.
What pisses me off is they keep doing this shite and act like it's the TV stations fault but there's only one common denominator in all this and its Cox. I'm having a hard time believing them and will be leaving them as well.
What pisses me off is they keep doing this shite and act like it's the TV stations fault but there's only one common denominator in all this and its Cox. I'm having a hard time believing them and will be leaving them as well.
This post was edited on 1/26/16 at 8:39 pm
Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:36 pm to lsu mike
Just dropped cox when they had the dispute with nbc. Got a dtv attic antenna from Walmart for $40. Catch all the local channels is crisp hd for free. Signed up for three months of slingtv and they sent me a free Roku 2. Saving $80 per month. After three weeks I can't believe I Didnt do it sooner. Two disadvantages: only one tv with cable and no dvr. But with all the apps like abc, fox etc. you get to see your shows the next day anyway on the Roku.
Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:38 pm to bencoleman
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I'm currently paying over 250 a Month
Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:39 pm to bencoleman
quote:Wtf kind of service do you have? That seems crazy.
I'm currently paying over 250 a Month.
Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:40 pm to bencoleman
quote:God damn. I'm paying $25/month for Sling and even that is more than enough.
I'm sick of cox cable. I'm currently paying over 250 a Month. There has got to be a way to get it cheaper.
Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:44 pm to HempHead
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Sling
yep, though quality of stream's not as good as direct link.
I just do Cox, sling and netflix $42/month I think
ETA: is sling not slingbox?
This post was edited on 1/26/16 at 8:47 pm
Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:46 pm to bencoleman
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I'm sick of cox cable. I'm currently paying over 250 a Month
have you asked to speak to the customer loyalty department or actually even better the "retention department"
tell them you are sick of it and you want to leave.. they will get you a better rate..
but you must have all sorts of cable boxes and dvr options or something to be that high.. plus you are factoring in cable internet i would assume.. any ways call cox and ask to speak to the retention department because you are fed up and want to leave..
Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:47 pm to volod
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catch is how important local news channels are to you.
You can get all local channels with HD antenna
Eta: really glad we have fiber internet option here also
This post was edited on 1/26/16 at 8:50 pm
Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:48 pm to volod
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The only catch is how important local news channels are to you.
That's actually not the catch. You use an HD antenna for free local network channels. The one caveat being your reception is dependent upon a multitude of factors.
Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:52 pm to volod
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The only catch is how important local news channels are to you.
idk man, that $15 price tag for an antenna to watch them over-the-air is pretty steep
Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:55 pm to lsu mike
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definitely don't want eatel
May I ask why? I'm. Moving to ascension soon and was planning on getting eatel. I Googled "eatel VS cox tigerdroppings" and everyone said eatel was awesome in previous threads.
Posted on 1/26/16 at 8:55 pm to lsu mike
I don't have cable in BR.
When LSU is on ESPN, etc., I watch it ESPN online on the laptop or hook up the laptop to the TV with HDMI cable.
I have not missed Cox cable TV at all.
When LSU is on ESPN, etc., I watch it ESPN online on the laptop or hook up the laptop to the TV with HDMI cable.
I have not missed Cox cable TV at all.
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