Cord-Cutting (TV Revolution)

[robthomas]

Originally Posted by AllifromOhio

What? Is this real life?

It's real & it's spectacular.

[AllifromOhio]

Originally Posted by robthomas

It's real & it's spectacular.

Who is the provider? Where?

[robthomas]

Originally Posted by AllifromOhio

Who is the provider? Where?

Atlas Networks in Seattle. My building has $10 off the listed price.

http://www.atlasnetworks.us/index.ph...et_residential

[unccrombie]

18 Mbps isn't even broadband barely faster than DSL

[skippdogg]

Anyone digging into kodi? Have anything exciting I should get besides Exodus, Phoenix, CCloud?

[ybatuba]

^you might want to load Velocity & Icefilmsinfo, the Manny Pacquiao fight was being streamed live on one of those, can't rememeber which one though.

[skippdogg]

Originally Posted by ybatuba

^you might want to load Velocity & Icefilmsinfo, the Manny Pacquiao fight was being streamed live on one of those, can't rememeber which one though.

Will do!

[M. Steng]

Originally Posted by skippdogg

Anyone digging into kodi? Have anything exciting I should get besides Exodus, Phoenix, CCloud?

I have ProSports, VidTime, and Specto. All very good at different things.

[Rodey]

Does anyone use Playstation Vue? I noticed they just got ESPN. Might be a better option for me than Sling since I already have a PS4.

[Rodey]

Damn, their $35 Core Slim package has a lot of channels. ESPN's and Fox Sports. That's huge for me.

[ybatuba]

I canceled my Cox non contract about a week ago, when my first few bills were higher than I agreed I wanted serviced. I bought an antenna yesterday at Best Buy the mohu air 60, that gets me all local channels plus about 12 others. I live about 30 to 50 miles away from all local channel broadcast, I live at sea level, in a small valley 40 feet high small hills on each side that would block a 100% signal. I ordered high speed internet at 18 megabits per second dedicated line for $42month,with free on demand for 130 channels, plus I have my hacked firestick I should be good.. for $42month

[M. Steng]

Originally Posted by Rodey

Does anyone use Playstation Vue? I noticed they just got ESPN. Might be a better option for me than Sling since I already have a PS4.

I do. I have the second tier package, which in the NYC market is $45/month, because it includes YES Network for my Yankees.

The service is pretty good. Being Internet based, it can lag at times (especially around 7pm when everyone in my neighborhood is undoubtedly on their phones/iPads/laptops/streaming), but really I don't have any complaints otherwise.

I would note, though, that the "live" stream is actually 2 or so minutes behind the cable stream. For example, I watch Jeopardy every night, and my pops does as well. He'll text me about a certain question which doesn't pop up for me a minute or two later. So if you're watching a game or something, you're a little behind, but if you stay off the Internet/Twitter then it really doesn't make a difference either way.

[Rodey]

Thanks for the info! ^^

I'm really contemplating pulling the trigger on it. I did just find out though that just internet alone from Charter is $59.99 plus $5 for wifi. I pay $148 for cable and TV right now, so I'd obviously still save after internet, $35 for Vue and then Netflix. I just can't ever seem to decide whether or not saving like $30 is worth cutting it.

[ybatuba]

I am finding what I have done for me is good enough. I am totally happy paying $42 bucks a month for bandwith that lets me capture a dedicated stream with my fire stick. I don't need a lot of much sports coming into me but maybe later to the holidays. I really don't think you can cut the cord much more then I have for what I pay, plus the antenna for local channels I bought at Best Buys for $99.00 that brought 26 clear channels to me for free.

[gryspn41]

Internet - $72

Roku-0

Sling tv on Roku- $20/month (basic package), espn, espn2, amc, tnt, tbs, a&e, history, ifc, hgtv, food network, travel channel, there are other channels too.

Antenna-0- I get 6 local channels to cover sports on weekends. Gets me golf coverage which is nice.

$92/month. Alot better than somebody else digging in my pocket to take more money from me. Sorry Cox communications.

[GSUdawg521]

So I almost did it today. Was paying $90 for internet and pretty much the full/basic cable, whatever you wanna call it (there wasn't much we didn't have) plus a year of HBO. The 12 month promo ended and the bill jumped to $140. I called to drop the tv knowing internet itself, with no promo, would be $90. So I'd be getting less for the same amount but was okay with that.

I never really got to a point of threatening to drop my cable package, just started out by saying I was calling to see what I could do to bring my bill back down. After two people kept saying they weren't seeing any promos for me and passing me on to a third, a guy finally gave me a bundle that has the same internet I do now and 45 channels for $60. Randomish assortment of channels it seems but at least everything I could get with the antenna. So I'd call this a win.

[Benny003]

Originally Posted by GSUdawg521

So I almost did it today. Was paying $90 for internet and pretty much the full/basic cable, whatever you wanna call it (there wasn't much we didn't have) plus a year of HBO. The 12 month promo ended and the bill jumped to $140. I called to drop the tv knowing internet itself, with no promo, would be $90. So I'd be getting less for the same amount but was okay with that.

I never really got to a point of threatening to drop my cable package, just started out by saying I was calling to see what I could do to bring my bill back down. After two people kept saying they weren't seeing any promos for me and passing me on to a third, a guy finally gave me a bundle that has the same internet I do now and 45 channels for $60. Randomish assortment of channels it seems but at least everything I could get with the antenna. So I'd call this a win.

Nice deal. For people willing to haggle with their cable provider every time their promo expires there isn't too much need to cut the cord. It's just that most people don't want to haggle all the time.

[scrock25]

Most cable companies will also let you walk after a certain amount threats.

[GSUdawg521]

Originally Posted by Benny003

Nice deal. For people willing to haggle with their cable provider every time their promo expires there isn't too much need to cut the cord. It's just that most people don't want to haggle all the time.

Originally Posted by scrock25

Most cable companies will also let you walk after a certain amount threats.

Both true. Last time I cut cable saying I think I want to switch to just internet, they were like okay, done.

However, I was planning on wording it differently this time, to be more like "I think I want to cancel that bundle [that I currently have]" and not say anything about keeping internet yet. But like I said, it never got to that.

But also, I think it helps to have other options in your back pocket to at least mention when you're talking to them. Most companies like that will try to price- or service-match their competition if you have something concrete you can point to. Last time I did it, I lived in an apartment complex where I think there weren't any other options. Now in my house, I know AT&T is around, and although I don't think Google Fiber is coming specifically to my 'hood anytime soon, they are adding it all over the city, and it's obvious that Xfinity is nervous. They've sent emails and mailings trying to point out why they're better, and they've started trying to lock people into 2 year contracts so they don't go with Google whenever it does show up.

[comeandsee41]

potentially dumb question.

i just moved into my new apt and decided to go internet only (ATT U-Verse). I have Amazon Streaming through my prime membership. But as far as other streaming services that require a tv/cable acct, can i just use my mom's acct for that even though she has FiOS? Stuff like HBO Go, NBC Sports, Watch ESPN...

[Arby]

Originally Posted by comeandsee41

potentially dumb question.

i just moved into my new apt and decided to go internet only (ATT U-Verse). I have Amazon Streaming through my prime membership. But as far as other streaming services that require a tv/cable acct, can i just use my mom's acct for that even though she has FiOS? Stuff like HBO Go, NBC Sports, Watch ESPN...

You should be able to, yes. As long as you have a device that supports those apps. Like Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, etc.

Or it should work fine in your internet browser

[comeandsee41]

Originally Posted by Arby

You should be able to, yes. As long as you have a device that supports those apps. Like Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, etc.

Or it should work fine in your internet browser

yeah i got fire stick. ok i thought i could...thanks.

[scrock25]

Originally Posted by comeandsee41

potentially dumb question.

i just moved into my new apt and decided to go internet only (ATT U-Verse). I have Amazon Streaming through my prime membership. But as far as other streaming services that require a tv/cable acct, can i just use my mom's acct for that even though she has FiOS? Stuff like HBO Go, NBC Sports, Watch ESPN...

Hell yes, 100% the way to go. I told my parents that they're never allowed to get rid of cable

[comeandsee41]

Originally Posted by scrock25

Hell yes, 100% the way to go. I told my parents that they're never allowed to get rid of cable

literally just did the same thing. told my mom not to worry about a "confirm new password" email from FiOS and just forward it to me. she said what the hell are you up to now.

so when it says choose your provider, i obviously use FiOS (her's) instead of U-Verse (mine), right?

I gotta say, so far, I haven't missed TV much. Football season will be tough but my building has a theater room with sunday ticket. soooo yeah.

[TwoStep2888]

Originally Posted by comeandsee41

literally just did the same thing. told my mom not to worry about a "confirm new password" email from FiOS and just forward it to me. she said what the hell are you up to now.

so when it says choose your provider, i obviously use FiOS (her's) instead of U-Verse (mine), right?

yes

Originally Posted by comeandsee41

I gotta say, so far, I haven't missed TV much. Football season will be tough but my building has a theater room with sunday ticket. soooo yeah.

that's a cool amenity

[comeandsee41]

Originally Posted by TwoStep2888

yes



that's a cool amenity

thanks


yeah it is. but there are a lot of out of towners here so its going to be interesting to see how to divvy up the games.

[Rodey]

I'm moving on August 1 and I'm going to try to just roll with PlayStation Vue, Prime, and Netflix. Excited to try the whole cutting thing.

[M. Steng]

Originally Posted by Rodey

I'm moving on August 1 and I'm going to try to just roll with PlayStation Vue, Prime, and Netflix. Excited to try the whole cutting thing.

This is what I have going, plus the hacked FireStick with Kodi on it. Haven't missed traditional cable even one bit. Vue is great.

[Rodey]

Originally Posted by M. Steng

This is what I have going, plus the hacked FireStick with Kodi on it. Haven't missed traditional cable even one bit. Vue is great.

Nice to hear Vue is great!

I've read really positive things about it, so I'm excited to try.

[AllifromOhio]

Originally Posted by M. Steng

This is what I have going, plus the hacked FireStick with Kodi on it. Haven't missed traditional cable even one bit. Vue is great.

I know it's been talked about but can you describe the Kodi FireStick some more?