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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 Artie Rome
quote:
If you have 8 tvs, you might have a bit of a problem cutting the cord.
This.
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.
quote:
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 4:15 pm to Breesus
quote:
Make sure you have an HBOgo password
quote:
Then of course there are a billion illegal ways to get shows you want to see.
So basically stealing is the only way to get good content.
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 Artie Rome
quote:
If you have 8 tvs, you might have a bit of a problem cutting the cord.
I agree. Do you have 8 really shitty TV's? If you can afford 8 decent to nice TV's than you should be able to afford cable.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:16 pm to LNCHBOX
quote:
So basically stealing is the only way to get good content.
No. Netflix, amazon, and hulu have a shitload of content. Amazon has all the old HBO shows on it, and Netflix is killing it in the original programming department.
I dont torrent anything and i never miss out
This post was edited on 9/9/14 at 4:18 pm
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 Artie Rome
3 of the 8 tvs are rarely used or used during special events.
Outdoor Kitchen
Laundry Room
Upstairs Play Room
Those could just be over the air, and move my gateway box to the outdoor kitchen when needed. Is that an option?
Outdoor Kitchen
Laundry Room
Upstairs Play Room
Those could just be over the air, and move my gateway box to the outdoor kitchen when needed. Is that an option?
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 4:17 pm to Breesus
I see you're choosing to not respond to the content that I replied about.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:17 pm to Black n Gold
quote:Yup! The only reason I went back.
Wait until football season is over.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:17 pm to Black n Gold
quote:
Wait until football season is over.
Yep. And then pick it up again when the season starts.
The thing I miss most about getting rid of cable is not having a DVR.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:17 pm to Tigerlaff
quote:
WatchESPN login
NetFlix login
HBO Go login
quote:
You will wonder why you ever blew all that money on cable.
Because you're stealing.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:18 pm to Breesus
quote:
Are they smart tvs? If so, no problem. If yes, get roku.
3 are smart tvs
Posted on 9/9/14 at 4:18 pm to Tigerlaff
quote:
WatchESPN login
lolESPN - why would anyone need that?
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