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re: I use to be a cord cutter (for a week)
Posted on 10/23/17 at 2:23 pm to tilco
Posted on 10/23/17 at 2:23 pm to tilco
quote:
Probably because the money saved is not worth the convenience lost.
I went from a combined
Directv
Spectrum business account for $390 a month
to $130 a month after cutting the cord.
Someone isn't doing it right.
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Posted on 10/23/17 at 2:54 pm to SilverStallion
I'm with you, I cut the cord almost 4 years ago. I have young kids now, and with different babysitters and such it is really hard to explain to them how to use the streaming devices. I currently pay $40/month for internet and 45 for psvue.
DirecTV is offering a bundle with uverse that has the same internet speed, whole home DVR with 4 devices, and more channels then I currently have for 85/month plus tax. They told me tax would be around 5 bucks a month.
Trying to think of a reason not to jump on this. I have not had many issues with streaming, but it is definitely hard to explain to my mom and mil when they come over to babysit.
If I didn't have kids I wouldn't even have psvue, but with young ones I need something to turn on at times to entertain them so I can regain my sanity.
DirecTV is offering a bundle with uverse that has the same internet speed, whole home DVR with 4 devices, and more channels then I currently have for 85/month plus tax. They told me tax would be around 5 bucks a month.
Trying to think of a reason not to jump on this. I have not had many issues with streaming, but it is definitely hard to explain to my mom and mil when they come over to babysit.
If I didn't have kids I wouldn't even have psvue, but with young ones I need something to turn on at times to entertain them so I can regain my sanity.
Posted on 10/23/17 at 3:57 pm to dltigers3
My 6 and 4 year old are capable of operating the Roku.
They have Netflix, Plex, and a bunch of channels/apps devoted to stupid toy reviews, minecraft, lego crap, and nerf wars.
They have Netflix, Plex, and a bunch of channels/apps devoted to stupid toy reviews, minecraft, lego crap, and nerf wars.
Posted on 10/23/17 at 4:07 pm to stat19
quote:
Directv
Spectrum business account for $390 a month
to $130 a month after cutting the cord.
Someone isn't doing it right.
Sounds like it was you. I'm paying $125/mo for Dish and internet service.
Posted on 10/23/17 at 4:10 pm to SilverStallion
Give you $10
Posted on 10/23/17 at 4:42 pm to TeddyPadillac
Yeah, my oldest is 3, and he will probably be able to. But he also goes to bed at some point leaving my mom to look at the 6 button remote like it's some sort of launch controller from the space shuttle.
And if I could get DirecTV with the same internet and more channels for roughly the same price per month, I can't really find a reason to not make that deal. And I've been a cord cutter for a long time, but it made sense when I was paying almost $200 for cable and I could save a ton.
And if I could get DirecTV with the same internet and more channels for roughly the same price per month, I can't really find a reason to not make that deal. And I've been a cord cutter for a long time, but it made sense when I was paying almost $200 for cable and I could save a ton.
Posted on 10/23/17 at 5:59 pm to bluebarracuda
Deal
Posted on 10/23/17 at 8:15 pm to SilverStallion
I have the directv/att uverse internet bundle that everyone is referencing and I’m 100% satisfied. The monthly rate is $90 and my total bill is $97 inclusive of all fees. Free equipment, free dvr, 1 yr free Sunday ticket, etc.
Prior to subscribing, I priced out all the streaming services and a la carte internet.... the dtv deal beat them all.
Prior to subscribing, I priced out all the streaming services and a la carte internet.... the dtv deal beat them all.
Posted on 10/23/17 at 11:23 pm to SilverStallion
When and where do I get it
Posted on 10/24/17 at 6:49 am to SilverStallion
Is it sold? Can I out bid $10 lol?
Posted on 10/24/17 at 9:11 am to TIGERSTORM
quote:OP sold it to the first super-low bidder. OP has no patience for such things as auctions or cord-cutting.
Is it sold? Can I out bid $10 lol?
Posted on 10/24/17 at 9:16 am to TigerMyth36
quote:
PSVUE
PSVUE is pretty solid. It buffers every now and then but with the price going up, I'm tempted to try and go back to cable.
Posted on 10/24/17 at 10:38 am to bluebarracuda
Unfortunately, I’d let it collect dust before I sold it for $10.
Posted on 10/24/17 at 10:55 am to Jimbeaux28
quote:probably, like most old folks, they dont know what they are doing.
Watched the LSU game with my retired dad who is a cord cutter with SlingTV.
Most of the 3rd and 4th quarter was either buffered or like watching the game thru an aquarium. Not sure if it was Sling or his internet but it was painful.
Can’t say I blame you for going back.
Posted on 10/24/17 at 12:34 pm to TIGERSTORM
no its not sold.
Posted on 10/24/17 at 12:43 pm to 632627
Well this thread has made me completely reconsider chord cutting.
All I want to do is watch ESPN, stream Netflix/HBO, watch the occasional HGTV/Food show (doesn’t have to be live) and catch the local news.
This seems tailor made for streaming but the hassle to do the above plus the likely buffering during live sports has me really second guessing.
I pay $190 for cable/Internet now so the $90 DirectTV offer for cable/internet will still result in a $2,400 in savings over the two years.
All I want to do is watch ESPN, stream Netflix/HBO, watch the occasional HGTV/Food show (doesn’t have to be live) and catch the local news.
This seems tailor made for streaming but the hassle to do the above plus the likely buffering during live sports has me really second guessing.
I pay $190 for cable/Internet now so the $90 DirectTV offer for cable/internet will still result in a $2,400 in savings over the two years.
This post was edited on 10/24/17 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 10/24/17 at 12:58 pm to SilverStallion
quote:
no its not sold.
I'll go $25
Posted on 10/24/17 at 1:27 pm to Tha Herg
I just got off the phone with directv.
I got the entertainment package with uverse internet. It will be $85 per month plus tax. No equipment fees or anything else. 4 TV's with HD DVR. They also offered me a $200 prepaid debit card. They will not be able to install until next week, and my last day for PS VUE is tomorrow, but I will have access to streaming through the DirecTV app.
Overall, I'm pretty happy with the package I got. One of the only problems I had with streaming over the past 4 years was the occasional buffering, and the time it takes to switch between games
I got the entertainment package with uverse internet. It will be $85 per month plus tax. No equipment fees or anything else. 4 TV's with HD DVR. They also offered me a $200 prepaid debit card. They will not be able to install until next week, and my last day for PS VUE is tomorrow, but I will have access to streaming through the DirecTV app.
Overall, I'm pretty happy with the package I got. One of the only problems I had with streaming over the past 4 years was the occasional buffering, and the time it takes to switch between games
Posted on 10/24/17 at 1:30 pm to dltigers3
If uverse internet were worth a damn on my street I'd consider that but it's like 18 Mbps so Cox is the only choice.
Posted on 10/24/17 at 1:38 pm to TIGERSTORM
Don’t trust that. Mine package for Internet is 25 and I’m in the 32/34 range. Plenty enough for me.
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