Cord cutting

[Money99]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scott

I'm the same way, I subscribe to MLB.TV and NFLST through my wife's school, plus with PSVue getting NFL Network & NFL RedZone, i'll be pretty much set.

I'm thinking of going this route once my 2-year contract with Bell expires. I'll get the NHL and MLB online packages.

I just wish the MLB.TV package included the MLB Network. Oh man do I love that network!

[Millennium]

I need my local sports networks (MASN and Comcast SportNet) to be available on Vue. Then I'd drop my TV provider, keep my FiOS internet, and never look back.

[Stu]

Are people actually saving money by cord cutting? It seems like they jack up the price of standalone internet from FIOS/Xfinity to the point where it's not even worth it by the time you've added a few streaming services.

My bill right now is only $80/mo for FIOS preferred TV and 25/25 internet but my contract is up next month so looking into my options. I may just try cancelling and signing up as a new customer in my wife's name.

[Gotmadskillzson]

Quote: Originally Posted by SuperBowlNachos

I had an Amazon Stick and returned in. Their advertising makes it look like you can just plug it into an HDMI port and it's good, but they don't show that it still has a USB power cord. Never did bother to see if the USB plug on the TV would power it so I sold it.

Missed out......pretty long cord.

[Brandwin]

How I am looking right now - y breakdown –

DISH
America’s Top 120 - $65.00
DVR fee - $12
Joey Box (2) $7 each
Taxes and other charges $5
Total - $89

Netflix - $10
Hulu - $12
Total - $22

Changes I made yesterday (because of contract)
DISH
Welcome Pack - $20 (5 channels of the 40 I get I will even watch)
DVR fee - $12
Joey Box (2) $7 each
Taxes and other charges $5
$10 credit for 4 months
Total - $41

Savings with DISH of $48

Options going forward –
Cancel DISH and pay $140 to break my contract.
Switch to PS Vue ($35) or Sling TV ($40)
Leave DISH and sign up with cable provider that I have internet through to get local HD channels and maybe lower internet bill with package deal. ($60)

*Cheap package with DISH allows me to keep all local channels, plus DVR.
*PS VUE is cheapest option and more channels
*Sling TV nor PS Vue doesn’t have local channels. So I would miss out of NFL/NCAA games on CBS, ABC, NBC and FOX, but they both offer ESPN/FOX Sports

I am not trying to cut the cord completely, per se, but trying to save as much money as possible and get the most bang for my buck. I am not getting anything other than local and DVR staying with DISH and their lowest package. Add to the fact that after my credit it will be $51 bucks again, too expensive.

Quote: Originally Posted by Stu

Are people actually saving money by cord cutting? It seems like they jack up the price of standalone internet from FIOS/Xfinity to the point where it's not even worth it by the time you've added a few streaming services. My bill right now is only $80/mo for FIOS preferred TV and 25/25 internet but my contract is up next month so looking into my options. I may just try cancelling and signing up as a new customer in my wife's name.

I am and adding something like VUE, would give me channels I would at least watch instead of 40 channels where there are 5 total, including locals, that I would watch for more.

I wish PS VUE had local channels. I didn't realize they didn't when thinking about this.

[SuperBowlNachos]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gotmadskillzson

Missed out......pretty long cord.

Eh, not really when I already have an Xbox One. Sold it for a profit, so I consider it a win overall.

[Scott]

Quote: Originally Posted by Brandwin

How I am looking right now - y breakdown – DISH America’s Top 120 - $65.00 DVR fee - $12 Joey Box (2) $7 each Taxes and other charges $5 Total - $89 Netflix - $10 Hulu - $12 Total - $22 Changes I made yesterday (because of contract) DISH Welcome Pack - $20 (5 channels of the 40 I get I will even watch) DVR fee - $12 Joey Box (2) $7 each Taxes and other charges $5 $10 credit for 4 months Total - $41 Savings with DISH of $48 Options going forward – Cancel DISH and pay $140 to break my contract. Switch to PS Vue ($35) or Sling TV ($40) Leave DISH and sign up with cable provider that I have internet through to get local HD channels and maybe lower internet bill with package deal. ($60) *Cheap package with DISH allows me to keep all local channels, plus DVR. *PS VUE is cheapest option and more channels *Sling TV nor PS Vue doesn’t have local channels. So I would miss out of NFL/NCAA games on CBS, ABC, NBC and FOX, but they both offer ESPN/FOX Sports I am not trying to cut the cord completely, per se, but trying to save as much money as possible and get the most bang for my buck. I am not getting anything other than local and DVR staying with DISH and their lowest package. Add to the fact that after my credit it will be $51 bucks again, too expensive. I am and adding something like VUE, would give me channels I would at least watch instead of 40 channels where there are 5 total, including locals, that I would watch for more. I wish PS VUE had local channels. I didn't realize they didn't when thinking about this.

If it were me, here's what I would do.

Cancel Dish, pay ETF
Sign up for Vue
Purchase OTA Antenna + Tablo (so you can DVR local channels)

[Brandwin]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scott

If it were me, here's what I would do. Cancel Dish, pay ETF Sign up for Vue Purchase OTA Antenna + Tablo (so you can DVR local channels)

Going to Best Buy after work to buy ROKU2 and this OT Antenna, at least try it out.

Would I need a Tablo if I have Hulu for network shows?