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I had a similar setup.

U-Verse at 28 MB is about the best you're going to get unless fiber is available.

Drop the TV package and the "Tech Fee" and extra boxes.
Subscribe to Playstation Vue.
I Have the "Elite" package which is $60.

I still have 1 main box because the bundle discount with TV\Internet\phone is cheaper than without basic TV service. I think I pay $10 for the Basic U-Verse TV. Send the other boxes back and use a streaming box like an AppleTV or Roku.

If you have these already, great - if not, you will have to put one on each TV - but at least it's just the one time cost, not a monthly rental fee for the box.

There is a list of compatible devices on their website.
PS Vue

That will save you almost $100 a month.

huh...that is quite a nice chunk. I have a google chrome dongle on my main TV. Would that work for what you described or no? I'm thinking about replacing my main tv with a "Smart TV" when I get around to it, and moving that TV into my office. I have a Macbook, iPad, so will an AppleTV be the best route? Just one work on all 3 TVs via regular USB or would I need one for all? So ~$300 for them.

Ultimately, I just want to make sure I can watch all the SEC/college games I want in the fall without hassles, like I can now with ESPN/SECN and all their Alt channels. I'm a great candidate for the whole "cable cutting" movement, but I don't like change without really knowing what I'm getting into. So needing to make sure I'm doing it right.

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Posted by FuzzyBearE

Baton Rouge

Member since Jul 2016

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Posted on 5/23/19 at 8:44 am to TOSOV

Looks like your Chromecast Dongle will work.

You will need some kind of device on each TV - unless you have a Smart TV that can add the PS Vue app.

I'm on AT&T - my Max speed is 28MB and running wireless works well 99% of the time. Even cable sometimes had glitchy signal/pixelation/feezing occasionally. I defy you to look at the picture of the stream and see any difference between it and cable.

I just picked up a 55" TCL from Costco for $329 that has the Roku system built in...so that my be an option. I already had an AppleTV to put on it - so I haven't tried to add PS Vue to it - I may check it out.

PS Vue Supported Devices

The AppleTV boxes allow you to "AirPlay" so you can push videos from your phone or computer to the AppleTV for viewing. It's nice - but not a deal breaker if you don't have it. I don't know about the other systems - it's just been easier for me to stay in the Apple universe as it all works together and it's easier for the wife if she doesn't have to figure out different systems.

It takes a little adjustment to your viewing habits - but it's definitely easy enough to pick up.

I typically watch Sports on the ESPN app - everything is available to watch live or replay when convenient (Usually available to replay about 30 minutes after completion).

PS Vue has a DVR system - so you can tag shows to record and then watch later. It works great except for sports, because they don't differentiate enough on the teams. If you ask it to record an LSU football game - it records all "College Football" games - so it's more difficult to get back to it at a later date. I haven't found a way to stop that.

I've converted a couple of neighbors and they are all happy with the system.