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re: I’m cutting the cord with Direct TV

Posted on 9/8/18 at 5:11 pm to
Posted by Kraut Dawg
Member since Sep 2012
4658 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 5:11 pm to
This post was edited on 11/10/20 at 10:21 am
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
74449 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 5:14 pm to
quote:

Local TV affiliates, ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.



Isn't that available via their website or streaming on youtube/app?
Posted by gizmothepug
Louisiana
Member since Apr 2015
8078 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 5:17 pm to
I’ll be the first to admit that AT&T as a whole has a monopoly, especially in my area. However they aren’t that bad when you get the right person on the phone and can calmly talk to someone that you can understand. I’ve learned the more you calmly complain on the phone the higher up the food chain you go as well as more chances you get an American citizen on the other end.
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
79152 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 5:19 pm to
It may be available streaming via their website or on youtube. But that's a hassle.

The picture is crystal clear with the antenna and mine sits behind the TV on the wall you don't even see it.

And it will always work even if the internet is out.

They have good quality ones for $25. It's worth it.
Posted by Darth_Vader
A galaxy far, far away
Member since Dec 2011
68972 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 5:20 pm to
I cut the cord to Directv and now stream DirecTV Now.
Posted by Macfly
BR & DS
Member since Jan 2016
9496 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 5:28 pm to
quote:

Don't touch PS Vue

Why?
Posted by pogo
Denton
Member since Apr 2006
333 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 5:32 pm to
Is there a streaming service that gives you ESPN and the locals/major networks? The only reason we haven’t cut the cord yet is college football
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
79152 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 5:34 pm to
You can get ESPN+ for $5 month and get an antenna for $25 one time and get all the locals in HD.
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
74449 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 5:35 pm to
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Why?


Have PS Vue and my reasons not to touch it are shitty interface, slow reaction, and it seems fewer channels.
Posted by HoustonChick86
Catalina Wine Mixer
Member since Dec 2009
58853 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 5:39 pm to
We use Hulu Live and have had no problems.

That plus Netflix and Amazon Prime and there is zero need for cable.
Posted by TigerAlum1982
Member since Sep 2011
1511 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 5:40 pm to
Thanks. In our 2nd year of a two year contract for Direct TV and Internet for $93/mo for both. I'm sure when it's up, they will try to gouge us on the price. Plan is to switch to Direct TV Now.
Posted by Del Devereaux
West Hollywood, CA
Member since Dec 2011
857 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 5:49 pm to
Roku Sticks - Certified Refurbished on Amazon for $35 each
PS Vue $49.99 - No problems ever
Antenna local channels free
300 mbps Internet
Saving about $80 per month
Gave Cox the finger...

Any questions?
Posted by DirtyHarry
Member since Sep 2015
215 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 7:15 pm to
I went with Sling at first. I am now with Hulu. Hulu, imo, provides a better service since local channels are included. I have an over the air antenna, but the channels never consistently come in clearly.
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
74449 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 7:18 pm to
quote:

I have an over the air antenna, but the channels never consistently come in clearly.


That's been my experience too. Can get one really clear, but one or two are kind of sketch.
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
51531 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 7:20 pm to
We have YouTubeTV and like it. We get all the local channels in BR and unlimited dvr.
Posted by tigerbutt
Deep South
Member since Jun 2006
25413 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 7:51 pm to
We called last months to cancel direct tv and agreed to lower our bill from $109 to $44 with all the same channels and no contract. I prefer to select a channel number rather than having to search for a show.
Posted by Thacian
USA
Member since Aug 2015
2173 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 7:54 pm to
Get a fire tv box
Download kodi
Buy iptv for a yr.. 85 bucks for a 1 yr sub with iptvzeta...nfps server
Load Mac address they give on pvr stalker on kodi..watch some utube how to load....it's easy

U'll get all channels I mean ,all channels...just make sure u have internet
This post was edited on 9/8/18 at 7:56 pm
Posted by AubieALUMdvm
Member since Oct 2011
11713 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 7:58 pm to
quote:

Sling by a mile. Hulu isn't terrible either. Don't touch PS Vue



Had sling for a week, couldn't get CBS and some other locals so I canceled.

PS Vue and Hulu have both been good.
Posted by Thacian
USA
Member since Aug 2015
2173 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 8:03 pm to
You can run an antenna in ur attic....get 40 plus locals in hd
Posted by AubieALUMdvm
Member since Oct 2011
11713 posts
Posted on 9/8/18 at 8:32 pm to
quote:

You can run an antenna in ur attic....get 40 plus locals in hd



Which do you recommend?

Also, this does sound interesting but I'm not totally sure I need it if I get the locals on Hulu
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