any cord cutters doing it right?

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Comcast requires that I get cable TV with my internet else they charge me more money for internet if I drop the TV. I'd like a lil more competition with high speed ISPs please.
Have you looked around to see if Comcast has any specials? Earthlink provides internet using many of the cable company networks. I got a special through Brighthouse also. Don't look on their official websites.
 
Originally Posted By: Shrubitup
Originally Posted By: supton
Originally Posted By: JTK
What is the difference between Sling, Amazone Fire, Chrome, etc.. and something like NetFlix? I'm way behind the times!

I guess what I'm getting at is, if you want quality streaming, there's really no cutting the cord. You're still going to need a $40-55/mo broadband internet service, or expensive cell data plan.


While that is true... are you willing to give up internet altogether when you are home? I'm not. We have the cheapest DSL we could get, which has been sufficient for streaming Netflix. Ok, we have a small TV, not high-def, so maybe that makes a difference--but it's still good enough for us.

IMO, internet access is a bit like having phone access. For my current job I can do a bit of work from home on bad weather days; and if the worst were to happen (I lose my job) I'd be searching for my next job... by surfing the web from home. When I'm faced with something I don't understand (pipe leaking water, car won't start, whatever) google is my friend. Netflix is like $13 on top of that.


Comcast knows this. Easy to stop paying attention to TV since it's BORING but you can't really go without Internet anymore. I hafta use Comcast or satellite (sucks) for Internet. I could rest solely on my smart phone and even stream from it to the PC but I have three kids/wife who all marathon watch Netflix sometimes. Can't support that bandwidth on a cheap Cricket data plan.

Comcast requires that I get cable TV with my internet else they charge me more money for internet if I drop the TV. I'd like a lil more competition with high speed ISPs please.


Not that I watch a lot of T.V., but I feel the programming is probably better than it has been in decades. You have the cable networks to thank for this, they started producing quality shows and the Networks had to follow suite or risk losing viewers.
 
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I'm assuming "OTA" means over the air? The problem with antennae is, I live in a big valley. I'd have zero cell service if it wasn't for our cable internet powered network extender that I haggled for free from Verizon Wireless. I'm not sure how they did it in pre cable days where I live, but it had to take some fiddling with roof-top antennas to get any TV reception.

It's absolutely mind-boggling browsing Time Warner's recent price sheet. Supposedly they offer "Starter TV" for $14.99/mo. Looks to be about 30 channels. For internet service they offer Standard at $57.99, Basic at $47.99 and "Everyday low price internet" at $14.99/mo. Guess I gotta keep researching.. No way the family, or myself is doing w/out and no way I'm making TV watching an I.T. specialist required process. Ugh..
 
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I have Comcast-my bill is laden with so many line items and terms-it is completely non comprehensible.

I can tell you "starter T.V." in all likelihood does not have any set top box attached to it. That will be extra. The charges will vary, if you want a standard box, a standard digital box, or a digital DVR box. Oh- and they will also charge you for a "digital package" because the starter T.V. is not digital-even though they receive the signal in digital format.

In short-good luck getting any where the "starter price".


The non-package price for Internet would be $85.00 month.

I have a Digital DVR, a digital non DVR box in the basement, a digital to analog box in both the Den and a Bedroom (both secondary T.V.s and not watched much). I also have a faster than standard Internet/with modem-all though Comcast. Total bill (and mine is low according to neighbors) is $170.00/month. I have a digital package as well.


You will get a headache trying to figure how the "packages" all work and what's included.
 
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Originally Posted By: CKN
I have Comcast-my bill is laden with so many line items and terms-it is completely non comprehensible.


Same situation with Time Warner and like you say, if it's like my prior attempts to reduce cost, trying to go a-la-carte with their cheapest options isn't an option.

I've typically been able to get them to drop my "package" cost $10-20/mo for a year, but it's getting really old having to haggle.

CKN, why not scrap those extra set-top boxes? We've only got one digital set top DVR and the TV in the basement has the cable straight to it and gets a good 60 channels.
 
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Originally Posted By: CKN
I have Comcast-my bill is laden with so many line items and terms-it is completely non comprehensible.


Same situation with Time Warner and like you say, if it's like my prior attempts to reduce cost, trying to go a-la-carte with their cheapest options isn't an option.

I've typically been able to get them to drop my "package" cost $10-20/mo for a year, but it's getting really old having to haggle.

CKN, why not scrap those extra set-top boxes? We've only got one digital set top DVR and the TV in the basement has the cable straight to it and gets a good 60 channels.


Comcast (at least where I am at) scrambles their signal. You cannot plug the cable directly in to the television and get a picture regardless of what tuner you T.V. has. You HAVE TO HAVE a box of some sort. But thanks for the suggestion.
 
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