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re: How many of you have cut the cord on Cable?
Posted on 8/11/17 at 10:07 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
Posted on 8/11/17 at 10:07 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
I did about a year ago. I have DirecTV Now, along with an antenna for the local channels that I don't have on DirecTV Now. I got in early, so I pay $35 a month for 100+ channels including HBO.
The only thing that is annoying is that I don't have Fox Sports New Orleans, for some reason I have Fox Sports Southwest, so I can't catch Pelican games. I have my friend's Sling TV password for that.
The only thing that is annoying is that I don't have Fox Sports New Orleans, for some reason I have Fox Sports Southwest, so I can't catch Pelican games. I have my friend's Sling TV password for that.
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Posted on 8/11/17 at 10:13 am to Bunk Moreland
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What about ESPN?
online stream and cast to the tv. its not perfect quality but if its a game i really wanna watch in HD ill just walk down to the bar.
i could use my dads password, im guessing, but never really cared much to ask for it
Posted on 8/11/17 at 10:16 am to drexyl
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sling tv sucks arse. it is cheaper but cheaper for a reason. it buffers like crazy, crappy UI or it just freezes on you
I've had SlingTV for a few years and the only problems I had were early on when it first came out. I never have buffering problems but I also have 200mb internet. The UI has been updated several times and I prefer it over PS Vue's. The only downside is the single simultaneous stream.
This post was edited on 8/11/17 at 10:17 am
Posted on 8/11/17 at 10:19 am to slackster
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WatchESPN I presume?
one thing i noticed, at least last year, is that a lot of LSU games seemed to be broadcast only on ESPN networks - so that does suck for a cord cutter
but if youre team gets played on the OTA channels (abc, nbc, cbs) its much easier.
i watch notre dame and ohio state, primarily, and nearly all their games are on nbc/abc.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 10:29 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
I did before... But I got cable again..
Just much easier and much more bang for your buck.
And the costs for multiple subscriptions and a decent internet connection adds up to almost what basic cable subscription.... Without anytime, anywhere streaming.
And if the home internet goes down so does your sling, Netflix etc..but not cable.
And to add, you also don't get the benefit of free public WiFi/hotspot access as a cable subbie
Just much easier and much more bang for your buck.
And the costs for multiple subscriptions and a decent internet connection adds up to almost what basic cable subscription.... Without anytime, anywhere streaming.
And if the home internet goes down so does your sling, Netflix etc..but not cable.
And to add, you also don't get the benefit of free public WiFi/hotspot access as a cable subbie
This post was edited on 8/11/17 at 10:34 am
Posted on 8/11/17 at 10:30 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
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Im strongly considering this, but a friend of mine says that on live sporting events there is usually a 20-30 second delay from actual real time. He said he something big happens he gets a text or tweet before he gets to see it on his TV.
I have PlayStation Vue and found that when I watched Pelicans games through PS Vue I was a few possessions behind in the game threads. When I watched the game through the Fox Sports GO app instead I was able to keep pace with the game threads here.
I'm not sure how that compares to the delay on streaming vs. cable because a lot of Pelicans Talk posters watch the games online, but going straight to the broadcaster's app did help.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 10:31 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
Wait till after football season
Posted on 8/11/17 at 10:31 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
Cutting direct TV in December. F them.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 10:34 am to TigerinATL
I cut it for about a year and a half.
I was paying $54 for internet, and $35 for PS Vue.
I was able to get Direct TV and Internet locked in for 2 years at $90.
Made sense for me to go back to Direct Tv. If they jerk me around in 2 years I'll cut it again.
I was paying $54 for internet, and $35 for PS Vue.
I was able to get Direct TV and Internet locked in for 2 years at $90.
Made sense for me to go back to Direct Tv. If they jerk me around in 2 years I'll cut it again.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 10:36 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
This has been discussed ad nauseam and the Tech board has an excellent sticky that has all you will ever need to know about "cutting the cord"
Posted on 8/11/17 at 10:55 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
Did it earlier this year and wish I did so sooner.
Ditched Direct TV and added PS Vue and local channels to previous Netflix subscription.
Ditched Direct TV and added PS Vue and local channels to previous Netflix subscription.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 10:56 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
Will be starting YouTube TV in a couple of months when my DirecTv contract expires.
All local channels without need for separate antenna or input, live streaming on 3 devices at the same time, unlimited dvr, all for $35/month
It's not available Nationwide yet, but it's in my area and looks like the best option for me
All local channels without need for separate antenna or input, live streaming on 3 devices at the same time, unlimited dvr, all for $35/month
It's not available Nationwide yet, but it's in my area and looks like the best option for me
Posted on 8/11/17 at 11:06 am to geauxnic
damn youtube TV looks sick!
id def sign up for that if i had the option
id def sign up for that if i had the option
Posted on 8/11/17 at 11:27 am to rocket31
Youtube TV looks real good, especially for sports channels. Anyone have any experience with it?
Posted on 8/11/17 at 11:30 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
Netflix and HBO and I am happy as can be saving $100 a month. 
Posted on 8/11/17 at 11:30 am to Stevo
ya im jealous of the houston baws who can access it
Posted on 8/11/17 at 11:35 am to rocket31
doesn't work in Baton Rouge?
Posted on 8/11/17 at 11:38 am to rocket31
What's a good digital antenna for catching games not on espn?
Posted on 8/11/17 at 11:39 am to Stevo
nope
Posted on 8/11/17 at 11:40 am to Kvothe
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What's a good digital antenna
i only paid $12ish for mine, on amazon
perfect HD quality cbs, abc, nbc, fox, etc
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