Cutting the cord...

#126
#126
TennesseeTarheel said:
Because I'm an old fart. That's why.

Seriously, I learned I would need to upgrade to the next tier to get SEC. So, that is an option.

Or, maybe go back to Sling Orange and Blue. For such a "take your t.v. back", I sure feel manipulated.

Cutting these cords and getting used to it is always an option, too.
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I have thought about Sling Orange or Blue and switching to them during the football season from Directtv Now/PS Vue. They seem to be the only ones to offer Redzone channel and at like 10 bucks additional
 
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#129
Freak said:
My package is Core Slim for $34.95.
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That is correct. It's about to go up by $10. The Slim packages are being phased out and everyone will be paying for the non-Slim packages that cost $10 more regardless of whether or not they get local channels. It's becoming much less of a good deal, but it's still the best streaming service in my opinion because the content is all at 60fps with a DVR.
 
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Been following this, thanks for all the good info.

Every year or so I try out all the streaming options to see if I can make it work for me.

Still not there for me.

We have Charter cable/internet. We get the expanded channel lineup (no premiums like HBO but almost everything else). It includes all the local major network affiliates, all the main ESPN channels, SEC network, and all the other channels that show NCIS and Law and Order reruns for the Mrs, all in one place.

I get all that for $133 per month with internet.

It's only $63 for the TV part. To get all the same channels via streaming (which you can't, actually), it would require multiple, overlapping services that would add up to more than $63.

Then you would have to switch around between apps/sources, give up many DVR time shifting/rewind/commercial skipping features, etc. And, cable has been super reliable for me for 14 years.

Still not seeing the value and definitely missing the convenience.

Note that we splurge on Tivo for our DVR. It's an extra $15 a month, and we culd cut that by using a Charter DVR which doesn't suck. But we would give up some features (like 4 tuners, Tivo mini for other rooms) and gain some others (like on-demand). We just really like the Tivo ease of use and having everything in one place with one user interface.

We could get Tivo lifetime to eliminate the $15 per month. It's about a three year payback, but I'm skeptical about the subscription being tied to the device that will be obsolete in three years anyway.

Anyway, I'll keep checking every year for the latest cord-cutting options. I'm sure everything will be streaming eventually, but it's not right for me right now.
 
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#139
We pay:

$35.00 - tv (100+ channels and HBO)
$45.00 - internet (100 Mps)
$5.99 - CBS All Access
$9.99 - Netflix

Total: $96.00 / month
 
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#140
Yeah rat, it definitely comes down to what's available to each person, how well they can stream and so on.

No decent cable bundle available in my area.
For me, even the $10 increase in Vue puts my bill at $55 for the top tier package and that's still half the price of satellite companies with no contract. I know you can negotiate lower rates with them but just don't see the point in having to, just to get a rate that is still slightly higher and sign another contract.
 
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SDV said:
We pay:

$35.00 - tv (100+ channels and HBO)
$45.00 - internet (100 Mps)
$5.99 - CBS All Access
$9.99 - Netflix

Total: $96.00 / month
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Pretty good deal. Where is that and who is the provider?

AT&T just came in to our neighborhood so hopefully there will be some competition to drive prices down or at least keep them in check.
 
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#143
chargervol said:
No decent cable bundle available in my area.
For me, even the $10 increase in Vue puts my bill at $55 for the top tier package and that's still half the price of satellite companies with no contract.
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Of all the services, Vue looks to be the most promising. There's so much squabbling and posturing among content providers that it makes it hard for any one service to offer everything.
 
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#144
river rat said:
Of all the services, Vue looks to be the most promising. There's so much squabbling and posturing among content providers that it makes it hard for any one service to offer everything.
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I researched a lot before choosing Vue plus we already had a PS4.
In your case though, hard to beat what you have. Some of the cable bundles seem like you are paying decent money for high speed Internet with tv thrown in for very little.
Different opinions throughout the thread but it's almost like arguing over shoes. Just depends on what fits each person.
 
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#147
so for my move to DC next month, I'm figuring out my best options. I think it looks like VUE will be my best bet for sports, cbs/fox/abc/nbc and the handful of other channels I watch (Golf Channel, FX, Comedy Central, Discovery, History, Velocity, TBS, TNT, USA).

Friends are recommending DirecTV. Am I wrong in thinking for my interests VUE would be better?
 
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#149
#149
river rat said:
Been following this, thanks for all the good info.

Every year or so I try out all the streaming options to see if I can make it work for me.

Still not there for me.

We have Charter cable/internet. We get the expanded channel lineup (no premiums like HBO but almost everything else). It includes all the local major network affiliates, all the main ESPN channels, SEC network, and all the other channels that show NCIS and Law and Order reruns for the Mrs, all in one place.

I get all that for $133 per month with internet.

It's only $63 for the TV part. To get all the same channels via streaming (which you can't, actually), it would require multiple, overlapping services that would add up to more than $63.

Then you would have to switch around between apps/sources, give up many DVR time shifting/rewind/commercial skipping features, etc. And, cable has been super reliable for me for 14 years.

Still not seeing the value and definitely missing the convenience.

Note that we splurge on Tivo for our DVR. It's an extra $15 a month, and we culd cut that by using a Charter DVR which doesn't suck. But we would give up some features (like 4 tuners, Tivo mini for other rooms) and gain some others (like on-demand). We just really like the Tivo ease of use and having everything in one place with one user interface.

We could get Tivo lifetime to eliminate the $15 per month. It's about a three year payback, but I'm skeptical about the subscription being tied to the device that will be obsolete in three years anyway.

Anyway, I'll keep checking every year for the latest cord-cutting options. I'm sure everything will be streaming eventually, but it's not right for me right now.
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I had basically the same thing with Comcast for $143 month. What gets me is the equipment charges. Close to $30 month with me owning the cable modem. Plus there is a local sports programming fee of $5 and another fee I can't recall at the moment.

I get great OTA reception here in Norris. This year I will try Sling through my Amazon fire. The thing is they get you on the packages. Unless you get the blue package you can only stream to one tv. It's not an issue for me but could be for others. You also can't get all the all the ESPN channels on the blue. Basically if you're a sports buff and want red zone you have to subscribe to the orange and blue packages. Now you're approaching the cost of cable.

Cutting the cord can be beneficial for some, but if you're willing to agree to a two yr agreement you can just about break even here. It really depends on where you live and what you're options are.
 
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