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Ksyrup · 08-17-2022, 02:11 PM

Since we're recently (as in, about a week ago) empty-nesters, it has me re-evaluating a lot of what we spend money on. My DirecTV bill is over $200 a month, and that's before I add in the MLB package.

I haven't looked at streaming plans in over a year, but in looking at YTTV now, I think we could make that work. I'd have to make sure we can get every channel we use, but I think it hits nearly every one. No doubt, we'd add several packages so the true cost would be at least $100+, but that's still half the cost of DTV. And it looks like the DVR options are greatly expanded from what they used to be.

I think there would be a few minor issues (like no local sports network - Bally's OH is not on their plan I don't think), but it has me considering it early next year. I'm definitely sticking with DTV through the NFL season - they gave me Sunday Ticket Max for free again this year. But this is their last year with that monopoly, so I figure year is a good time to switch. Or... I suppose I can try to get them to come massively down off their price with some decent credits? I may try that route before cutting cord, but I don't think it's going to be too much longer.

For those who have YTTV, are you happy with it? One thing that scares me is losing content all of a sudden. It seems like streaming services have less of a set programming lineup, and the loss of one or two key channels would make this a bad move for me.

08-17-2022, 02:11 PM	#573
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Since we're recently (as in, about a week ago) empty-nesters, it has me re-evaluating a lot of what we spend money on. My DirecTV bill is over $200 a month, and that's before I add in the MLB package. I haven't looked at streaming plans in over a year, but in looking at YTTV now, I think we could make that work. I'd have to make sure we can get every channel we use, but I think it hits nearly every one. No doubt, we'd add several packages so the true cost would be at least $100+, but that's still half the cost of DTV. And it looks like the DVR options are greatly expanded from what they used to be. I think there would be a few minor issues (like no local sports network - Bally's OH is not on their plan I don't think), but it has me considering it early next year. I'm definitely sticking with DTV through the NFL season - they gave me Sunday Ticket Max for free again this year. But this is their last year with that monopoly, so I figure year is a good time to switch. Or... I suppose I can try to get them to come massively down off their price with some decent credits? I may try that route before cutting cord, but I don't think it's going to be too much longer. For those who have YTTV, are you happy with it? One thing that scares me is losing content all of a sudden. It seems like streaming services have less of a set programming lineup, and the loss of one or two key channels would make this a bad move for me. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 08-17-2022 at 02:12 PM.