Streaming

[Drycreek3189]

I know everyone probably has a preference based on sports or favorite programs, but what I’m trying to do is buy once, cry once. I pared Direct TV down to a little over $40 per month a year or more ago by cutting out all the crap I wasn’t interested in. They are now back up to $126 per month, the thieving bastages. I wasn’t aware of that until this morning, my wife pays the bill. I have Hulu, the cheapest package, so I’m thinking maybe just get add-ons. Fox News and local channels are about the only reasons I kept Direct. I need zero sports so there’s that. Fox and local channels are a must. I have three smart tvs, (although the two little ones from Amazon don’t seem as smart as the Samsung in the living room). Tell me what you think !

[bboswell]

streaming is the way to go!

[HoustonHunter94]

Switched to YoutubeTV years ago and have been happy with it.

[Das71198]

streaming is the way to go!

I agree, but you need to have good internet. If you had to pay for Starlink & then a streaming service, does it get you anywhere? It will probably cost more money. We can’t get good internet where I live without using starlink.

[bboswell]

I agree, but you need to have good internet. If you had to pay for Starlink & then a streaming service, does it get you anywhere? It will probably cost more money. We can’t get good internet where I live without using starlink.

cost would be near a wash but the reliability is way better plus you come nearer streaming everything on DISH but you can't get near on Dish what you can streaming

[TeamAmerica]

How good is your internet speed? I pay $60 a month for spectrum and $75 for youtube tv. Plus $16 for hbo max. I'll never run out of things to watch! Get all the local channels. I don't do any Netflix hulu or apple TV. Juat not that interested!

[Bowhica]

We have Xfinity internet bundled with 2 phones and then we have a 3rd party streaming service. WAY CHEAPER with more viewing options. Its an app loaded onto a firestick or a smart TV. Its 95% reliable, with 3% of our issues being device driven. 2% of the issues will fall into the providers lap. Server issues are the main one. Firestick works, but can bog on Live Tv. Need more RAM and internal storage. Firestick cache needs to be cleared to free up some space or delete some erroneous apps that FS drops in from time to time. I'm looking into Nvidia for streaming device options. It took us a while to get used to the app but its great.

Cutting the cord gets rid of a lot of issues regarding paying for channels, but also creates a few issues as well. But we are 3 years cordless and wouldn't imagine going back.

[Texas Grown]

Cuz, I think you need another TV.

[Das71198]

We have Xfinity internet bundled with 2 phones and then we have a 3rd party streaming service. WAY CHEAPER with more viewing options. Its an app loaded onto a firestick or a smart TV. Its 95% reliable, with 3% of our issues being device driven. 2% of the issues will fall into the providers lap. Server issues are the main one. Firestick works, but can bog on Live Tv. Need more RAM and internal storage. Firestick cache needs to be cleared to free up some space or delete some erroneous apps that FS drops in from time to time. I'm looking into Nvidia for streaming device options. It took us a while to get used to the app but its great.

Cutting the cord gets rid of a lot of issues regarding paying for channels, but also creates a few issues as well. But we are 3 years cordless and wouldn't imagine going back.

How much does all of this cost?

[erikm1981]

How close are you to TV towers? I went with a HD antenna outside and get about 50 local HD channels for free. I also have a bunch of the streaming crao for the kids and wife but I’m usually watching the regular free tv!

[Drycreek3189]

Cuz, I think you need another TV.

Yeah, we tv poor, but each has its use. Bedroom tv is for local channels’ weather. Kitchen tv is to get indigestion from watching Biden/Harris lie during dinner. Those two ain’t on much, but the living room one s for watching 10/15 year old tv series ‘cause this crap they put out now is horrible. 😳😬😁

[Drycreek3189]

To answer some questions,

We have hard wired internet, no trouble streaming anything.

We live probably 20 miles from local tv stations, but I think you can get them on YouTube tv.

Sorry it took me awhile to respond, I was on the road this morning.

[Bowhica]

Yeah, we tv poor, but each has its use. Bedroom tv is for local channels’ weather. Kitchen tv is to get indigestion from watching Biden/Harris lie during dinner. Those two ain’t on much, but the living room one s for watching 10/15 year old tv series ‘cause this crap they put out now is horrible. 😳😬😁

At one point, with internet and TV, no phones, we were almost $300 a month. And we didn't get any MLB or Longhorn Network with limited movie carriers. Blacked out Astros games. Now......we got it all. MLB, SEC, PPV and more.

[jer_james]

We have Xfinity internet bundled with 2 phones and then we have a 3rd party streaming service. WAY CHEAPER with more viewing options. Its an app loaded onto a firestick or a smart TV. Its 95% reliable, with 3% of our issues being device driven. 2% of the issues will fall into the providers lap. Server issues are the main one. Firestick works, but can bog on Live Tv. Need more RAM and internal storage. Firestick cache needs to be cleared to free up some space or delete some erroneous apps that FS drops in from time to time. I'm looking into Nvidia for streaming device options. It took us a while to get used to the app but its great.

Cutting the cord gets rid of a lot of issues regarding paying for channels, but also creates a few issues as well. But we are 3 years cordless and wouldn't imagine going back.

I started with firestick to make sure I liked it, then moved up to NVIDIA for my main tv. I love it. Works great, but my firesticks are good enough as well. I use a 3rd party app that I pay $25 bucks a month for. Has 5 connections and a phone app. Gets every available channel in multiple countries. Includes the PPV and all sports.

My better half is from NM and I have close Family outside of OKC and Columbus, Ohio. I have their local channels available just for fun. I check out their news and local sports that include some of the hometown commercials.

I've been cordless for a LONG time, and have had this provider for about 3 years. Can't beat $25/month for everything. Includes tv shows and movies as well as live tv.

[Txhunter3000]

Get an antenna to supplement what you have for local and the oldies. You'll be pleasantly surprised at what you can receive.