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I want to cut the cable but don't know how...
Posted on 6/9/17 at 4:30 pm
Posted on 6/9/17 at 4:30 pm
I am old school and not at all tech savvy. Is dish or cable my only simple option to network programming and sports programming? Thanks.
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Posted on 6/9/17 at 4:46 pm to LaRougarou
not trying to be a dick, but read the 40+ page thread at the top. I had no idea what i was doing at the beginning either. But I read the whole thread and it makes it pretty simple
This post was edited on 6/9/17 at 6:03 pm
Posted on 6/9/17 at 5:14 pm to LaRougarou
I'd suggest starting by looking at the following SlingTV, PlayStation Vue, Direct TV Now. There's a few other players now as well, but this is the primary 3.
Posted on 6/9/17 at 6:20 pm to LSUtigerME
Much thanks! I will proceed will begin the process.
Posted on 6/9/17 at 6:37 pm to LaRougarou
What internet provider do you have ?
Posted on 6/11/17 at 2:10 am to LaRougarou
Does this mean that you are still a virgin?
Posted on 6/11/17 at 8:48 am to LaRougarou
Cox internet
Roku, Amazon fire TV or something of the like
Ps vue, dtvnow, sling (all have free trials) pick one.
Save money.
Roku, Amazon fire TV or something of the like
Ps vue, dtvnow, sling (all have free trials) pick one.
Save money.
This post was edited on 6/11/17 at 8:49 am
Posted on 6/11/17 at 9:17 pm to LaRougarou
Let's start with this....
How much do you currently pay a month, what programming do you need, and what devices do you currently own. Also, do you live in an area where you have access to direct tv, dish and cable or u verse? If so, it may be cheaper to not cut the cord and just switch to a new provider with a bundle promo.
How much do you currently pay a month, what programming do you need, and what devices do you currently own. Also, do you live in an area where you have access to direct tv, dish and cable or u verse? If so, it may be cheaper to not cut the cord and just switch to a new provider with a bundle promo.
Posted on 6/12/17 at 9:37 am to LSUfootball222
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What internet provider do you have ?
And do they have a data cap
Posted on 6/12/17 at 10:42 am to LaRougarou
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I am old school and not at all tech savvy.
Then I would suggest not doing it. Even technically proficient people can spend a lot of time getting cable-cutting technology working harmoniously and keeping it that way. There are also some legal aspects related to copyright issues that literally cause some of the "free shite" providers to be here today and gone tomorrow. It's not unlike the legal issues that Napster faced when internet sharing of copyrighted material became popular.
The entire premise is based on streaming over the internet and being close enough to broadcasting locations to get local channels with an HD antennae. And frankly, streaming under ideal circumstances is not nearly as reliable as cable TV. For me, time is money and the money I would save is not worth the time it would take to get all the alternative solutions working well together and keep them up to date. But if you have the time to invest, are interested in learning the technology and have a very fast internet connection, then go for it.
Posted on 6/12/17 at 11:30 am to GurleyGirl
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Then I would suggest not doing it
That's how the cable companies win
That's how they justify giving you a data cap.
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The entire premise is based on streaming over the internet and being close enough to broadcasting locations to get local channels with an HD antennae. And frankly, streaming under ideal circumstances is not nearly as reliable as cable TV. For me, time is money and the money I would save is not worth the time it would take to get all the alternative solutions working well together and keep them up to date. But if you have the time to invest, are interested in learning the technology and have a very fast internet connection, then go for it.
what a load of garbage
Posted on 6/12/17 at 11:56 am to GurleyGirl
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GurleyGirl
The situation you described does exist. However, it's not necessarily the "common" for most people. Complicated setups and multiple devices is not required to cut the cord.
My setup is very simple. I use one device, Amazon Fire TV. From here, all my options are available. Amazon Prime, Netflix, Movie Rentals, PlayStation Vue/SlingTV, Tablo, etc. Kodi is also available, but it is not a staple of the cord cutting community IMO and should NOT be the reason someone decides to switch.
There is certainly an adjustment, but it's not much different than cable once you know how to navigate it. And there's a lot more options of things to watch "right now", rather than just what's showing live on TV.
What seems to trip up non-tech people is changing sources or switching A/V devices, etc. If everything is on one device, it becomes as simple as operating a smart phone. Just pick the app you want to use.
I do agree that a fast and reliable internet connection is a requirement for a good cord cutting setup.
Posted on 6/12/17 at 12:55 pm to GurleyGirl
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Then I would suggest not doing it. Even technically proficient people can spend a lot of time getting cable-cutting technology working harmoniously and keeping it that way. There are also some legal aspects related to copyright issues that literally cause some of the "free shite" providers to be here today and gone tomorrow. It's not unlike the legal issues that Napster faced when internet sharing of copyrighted material became popular.
The entire premise is based on streaming over the internet and being close enough to broadcasting locations to get local channels with an HD antennae. And frankly, streaming under ideal circumstances is not nearly as reliable as cable TV. For me, time is money and the money I would save is not worth the time it would take to get all the alternative solutions working well together and keep them up to date. But if you have the time to invest, are interested in learning the technology and have a very fast internet connection, then go for it.
If you aren't capable of operating a Roku on your tv, then you probably still have to use a flip phone b/c you have no idea how to make a call on a smart phone. Just about everything you said was straight garbage.
Posted on 6/12/17 at 12:59 pm to TeddyPadillac
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If you aren't capable of operating a Roku on your tv, then you probably still have to use a flip phone b/c you have no idea how to make a call on a smart phone. Just about everything you said was straight garbage.
She probably can't wait for NN to be over turned
Posted on 6/12/17 at 2:15 pm to LSUtigerME
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I do agree that a fast and reliable internet connection is a requirement for a good cord cutting setup.
i think the cost of said internet service is really the key. i live in los angeles, and bundled internet, either from att u-verse or spectrum cable is about $30/month. when sold a la carte, its about $60/month.
at $60/month, depending on your programming needs and what services you will be adding, cord cutting may not necessarily be cheaper than signing up with a different provider under a new customer bundle promo.
Posted on 6/12/17 at 3:09 pm to TeddyPadillac
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If you aren't capable of operating a Roku on your tv, then you probably still have to use a flip phone b/c you have no idea how to make a call on a smart phone. Just about everything you said was straight garbage.
First, I have a Masters degree in Management of Information systems and was a network engineer with a large company for 12 years so I am technically proficient. I worked with many non-technical users during those years so I'm merely sharing an objective opinion with someone who stated up front that they are "old school and not at all tech savvy". And please don't pretend that operating a Roku on your tv is all that is entailed in cutting the cable TV cord.
Posted on 6/12/17 at 3:31 pm to GurleyGirl
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First, I have a Masters degree in Management of Information systems
What type of certs do you have...
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and was a network engineer with a large company for 12 years so I am technically proficient
fancy name for company help desk
I wasn't being serious.
quote:Now days it is very easy. Literally plug your device into your tv, connect to the internet. Download apps and decide on what streaming service you would like to have.
I worked with many non-technical users during those years so I'm merely sharing an objective opinion with someone who stated up front that they are "old school and not at all tech savvy". And please don't pretend that operating a Roku on your tv is all that is entailed in cutting the cable TV cord.
Posted on 6/12/17 at 4:31 pm to GurleyGirl
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First, I have a Masters degree in Management of Information systems and was a network engineer with a large company for 12 years so I am technically proficient. I worked with many non-technical users during those years so I'm merely sharing an objective opinion with someone who stated up front that they are "old school and not at all tech savvy". And please don't pretend that operating a Roku on your tv is all that is entailed in cutting the cable TV cord.
I stand by my comment.
If you can't mount a satellite, run a cable to your tv from said satellite, run an HDMI to a Roku or Firetv and then log in to the apps, then you probably cant operate a smartphone at all.
Posted on 6/12/17 at 5:25 pm to TeddyPadillac
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If you can't mount a satellite, run a cable to your tv from said satellite
Do you mount satellites?
Posted on 6/12/17 at 5:30 pm to TeddyPadillac
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I stand by my comment. If you can't mount a satellite, run a cable to your tv from said satellite, run an HDMI to a Roku or Firetv and then log in to the apps, then you probably cant operate a smartphone at all.
Oh, I agree. My 87 year old mother can't operate a cellphone and most definitely couldn't navigate or even begin to understand the steps in the cut-the-cord thread. And keep in mind that baby boomers are still the largest age group in our nation and there are many boomers who have retired comfortably and share the perspective I conveyed in this thread. Translation: they are not worried about saving a few bucks on cable TV if it avoids technical hassle that they deem unnecessary.
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