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re: Oh this is why people hate cable companies....
Posted on 10/18/17 at 5:26 pm to Freauxzen
Posted on 10/18/17 at 5:26 pm to Freauxzen
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Yup. So you know the pain.
I had been without cable for about 2 years.
my internet went up to $90 and i called them about 2 months ago to tell them this is ridiculous. They said we can do internet and cable for $90 with one HD box. Said the bill after taxes and all would be $102. I figured that would be alright. Got the first bill and it was $117 after all the stupid shite that's on the bill. That's for 1 HD box, NO DVR.
Called them after having it for 3 weeks and cancelled it. Internet went down to $77/month. If i wanted, i could get Vue with my non discounted internet, and it be cheaper than their "$20/month" tv package with discounted internet.
I simply don't care anymore. I use my dads log in for WatchESPN, FoxSportsGo, and NBCSports. He will never not have cable. Pay for netflix and use Kodi as my DVR, as the only thing i watch live is sports, and i have an antenna for locals. I do'nt care that i steal cable. I've paid more than enough for a ridiculous amount of cable channels i never watched for the last 15 years of my life.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 5:34 pm to TeddyPadillac
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They said we can do internet and cable for $90 with one HD box. Said the bill after taxes and all would be $102. I figured that would be alright. Got the first bill and it was $117 after all the stupid shite that's on the bill.
yep
hd box rental $10/mo
hd 'access' fee $10/mo
'local programming' fee $6/mo
extra taxes on top of all that
and some other bullshite i forget.
its complete and utter bullshite to make it seem like you're only pay $10 more for cable than just internet alone but its not..as you pointed out its literally like $50/mo more because they hide all that shite when they quote you the $90/mo
with internet only, its hard for them to fee fee fee you to death with made-up charges.
like its a 'privilege' in 2017 to have HD with some of your tv channels.
you frickers. netflix gives me 4K HD for $12/mo and no taxes
This post was edited on 10/18/17 at 5:35 pm
Posted on 10/18/17 at 5:38 pm to CAD703X
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with internet only, its hard for them to fee fee fee you to death with made-up charges.
Dude Comcast, right? , BLAST PRO PREMIUM PLUS XTREME+
At least that's what I have. Have to have. 100Mbps is the minimum in this day and age and it takes like 2 more Comcast tiers to get it.
quote:
like its a 'privilege' in 2017 to have HD with some of your tv channels.
I considered Cable a few years ago when there was some kind of similar deal (where it was near the price of Internet alone), but this immediately turned me off. That it took the box fee+a fee for HD. I was like "Yeeaahhh, no."
I was willing to even now, deal with SD cable in the extra rooms in the house. All I wanted was to hook a tv up. I still don't see how it's that hard, or how there aren't easier solutions outside of extra fees from the cable company or extra fees with TiVo.
I already Pay for Cable to my house.
This post was edited on 10/18/17 at 5:42 pm
Posted on 10/18/17 at 6:03 pm to Freauxzen
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I already Pay for Cable to my house.
this is why so many people cord-cut.
the best is if you fail to DVR an episode of a shitty show like 'modern family' you can go get it ON-DEMAND for like $2.99 SD or $5.99 HD or if they're feeling especially generous they'll leave one or two episodes up for FREE*.................*except DVR controls are disabled so you get to watch it AND ALL THE COMMERCIALS - NO FAST FORWARD
thanks comcast! thanks for selling me the same lousy tv show twice!
This post was edited on 10/18/17 at 6:05 pm
Posted on 10/18/17 at 6:05 pm to CAD703X
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this is why so many people cord-cut.
I did this before it was cool
Just saying. But then I made the mistake of coming back. Or, I will enjoy HBO for a year for free essentially, so it isn't too bad.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 7:06 pm to RollDatRoll
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So you are mad that you have to pay more for more service? That makes sense.
What part of that post looks like "more service" to you?
Posted on 10/18/17 at 8:50 pm to Freauxzen
You could get a cable card like someone had mentioned and then get an hdhomerun prime which will allow you to stream to all of your other TVs. You will still need appletv/Fire tv/ Roku but you did say you would rather buy your own equipment.
Here’s the link to hdhomerun.
LINK
Here’s the link to hdhomerun.
LINK
This post was edited on 10/18/17 at 8:51 pm
Posted on 10/18/17 at 9:05 pm to Freauxzen
I'm using the Xfinity Streaming beta app on a Roku. They're currently not charging for using it but will decide what to charge once the program comes out of beta.
LINK
Using it within your house doesn't count toward your Internet data plan.
It works well for me.
LINK
Using it within your house doesn't count toward your Internet data plan.
It works well for me.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 11:10 pm to SuddenJerk
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You could get a cable card like someone had mentioned and then get an hdhomerun prime which will allow you to stream to all of your other TVs. You will still need appletv/Fire tv/ Roku but you did say you would rather buy your own equipment.
Here’s the link to hdhomerun.
LINK /
Good help, looks better than TiVo at $150 a year.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 11:11 pm to ArkLaTexTiger
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I'm using the Xfinity Streaming beta app on a Roku. They're currently not charging for using it but will decide what to charge once the program comes out of beta.
LINK
Using it within your house doesn't count toward your Internet data plan.
It works well for me.
Yeah this isn't bad, except it keeps logging my account out of the app. Otherwise, it's solid.
I do expect them to charge for it, so that all depends on the cost. $10 a month.....that's reasonable. $20....yeah no.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 11:53 pm to Freauxzen
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Yeah this isn't bad, except it keeps logging my account out of the app. Otherwise, it's solid.
I do expect them to charge for it, so that all depends on the cost. $10 a month.....that's reasonable. $20....yeah no.
Comcast is a nightmare. I know. I used to work for them.
Get rid of the X1 DVR, get your own box and get a cable card. The HD Tech fee will not be charged, and you will get another $2.50 bill credit each month. That's $12.50 off your bill each month.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 11:57 pm to BigD45
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Comcast is a nightmare. I know. I used to work for them.
Get rid of the X1 DVR, get your own box and get a cable card. The HD Tech fee will not be charged, and you will get another $2.50 bill credit each month. That's $12.50 off your bill each month.
So get that above box thing? Wow, did not know.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 12:10 am to Freauxzen
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So get that above box thing? Wow, did not know.
Yeah, it will work. The HD Tech fee is what they charge you for using X1.
I don't know if the HD Homerun will work with their On Demand stuff, but Tivo does.
Once you decide on a box to purchase, call 877-405-2298. That is their cable card number. You can get a cable card from them. Once you get it, load it in the box, hook everything up and call them at the same number again to pair the card.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 7:51 am to BigD45
I have a HDHomerun Prime.
You cannot view OnDemand through it. You can watch pay-per-view and sports packages (I used to get CenterIce).
The prime allows you to watch/record 3 channels from 1 COAX wire with 1 cablecard (usually $2.95/month).
SiliconDust has a free app that lets you watch tv on AndroidTV, XBox One, Win 10, or android tablets and phones. You can pay for the app to allow for DVR recording, however it won't work for protected content (DRM).
If you want to record and watch protected content you need a Windows 7 computer with windows media center.
the Channels app for apple devices allows you to tune and watch non-protected channels. I think it allows for pausing of live tv, not sure of DVR capabilities.
You cannot view OnDemand through it. You can watch pay-per-view and sports packages (I used to get CenterIce).
The prime allows you to watch/record 3 channels from 1 COAX wire with 1 cablecard (usually $2.95/month).
SiliconDust has a free app that lets you watch tv on AndroidTV, XBox One, Win 10, or android tablets and phones. You can pay for the app to allow for DVR recording, however it won't work for protected content (DRM).
If you want to record and watch protected content you need a Windows 7 computer with windows media center.
the Channels app for apple devices allows you to tune and watch non-protected channels. I think it allows for pausing of live tv, not sure of DVR capabilities.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 8:18 am to mchias1
the problem with that HDhomerun is that it's only usable with the cable card. So if you decide to cut the cord later, you won't be able to use it as a DVR for locals coming through your antenna.
and i'm pretty sure you still need to pay for the cable card, nothing much, but it's not free.
and i'm pretty sure you still need to pay for the cable card, nothing much, but it's not free.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 8:23 am to TeddyPadillac
Holy shite CAD, I'm LOLing over here. Epic rant 
I understand your fury; which is why I switched to an attic antenna, Netflix, and DirecTV Now. Since my phones are with AT&T and I have the unlimited plan, my DirecTV now bill is like $15/mo, my internet is $60/mo for 100Mbps, and Netflix is what, $12? $90/mo for all of the TV service and internet I could ever want, no contract.
That's the same price I'd be paying for my EMPLOYEE PACKAGE if I had service through my employer.
Oh, and don't forget my $40 antenna I mounted in my attic. I disconnected the Cox coax from the splitter and ran a coax straight from it to a modem in a closet with my router, then plugged my antenna into the old Cox splitter.. voila, antenna throughout the house.
As I've said in other threads, I work for a small ISP/TV provider and I agree with everyone else; it's currently a racket.
I understand your fury; which is why I switched to an attic antenna, Netflix, and DirecTV Now. Since my phones are with AT&T and I have the unlimited plan, my DirecTV now bill is like $15/mo, my internet is $60/mo for 100Mbps, and Netflix is what, $12? $90/mo for all of the TV service and internet I could ever want, no contract.
That's the same price I'd be paying for my EMPLOYEE PACKAGE if I had service through my employer. Oh, and don't forget my $40 antenna I mounted in my attic. I disconnected the Cox coax from the splitter and ran a coax straight from it to a modem in a closet with my router, then plugged my antenna into the old Cox splitter.. voila, antenna throughout the house.
As I've said in other threads, I work for a small ISP/TV provider and I agree with everyone else; it's currently a racket.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 8:23 am to Freauxzen
Today, I'm quitting Cox. I can barely contain myself. I cannot wait to drop their crappy equipment on the counter. I got AT&T fiber and DirectTV yesterday.
The only thing I'll morn is the loss of my Tivo. My fam loved that thing.
The only thing I'll morn is the loss of my Tivo. My fam loved that thing.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 8:53 am to TeddyPadillac
quote:Yeah, the HDHomerun Prime is for cable. If you want OTA channels, you need the Connect or Extend.
the problem with that HDhomerun is that it's only usable with the cable card. So if you decide to cut the cord later, you won't be able to use it as a DVR for locals coming through your antenna.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 8:59 am to Freauxzen
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$75 for 100Mbps Internet+Cable+HBO,
Sounds like a special offer. Expect this to nearly double after 12 months.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 9:03 am to Brosef Stalin
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Sounds like a special offer. Expect this to nearly double after 12 months.
Totally. HBO for free for a year and then back to Internet only. I know there's no chance the price is that low for more than 1 year.
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