Cutting the cable is scary. Most people want to, but don’t want to lose their favorite channel. What if you took a good hard look at your monthly cable bill.
That is exactly what 30+ people did at the bottom of this post. They all shared how much they are paying and their fears. Check out how we cut our cable with the cheapest alternative below.
The problem is they didn’t know how.
*Scroll down for the video, or check it out on Facebook here to see what everyone was commenting.
. Five+ years ago we cut our cable. We did it because we got so crazy into our debt payoff that we didn’t want ANYTHING we didn’t see as a need. Life with two toddlers was quite busy and any chance my husband and I had to watch TV we were too tired.
We eliminated cable. We used an antenna to get our local channels. The news in the morning was all I had time for, and PBS for the kids was about all they watched.
When your kids aren’t in school there is NO reason to pay for channels for them.
There may even be some shows your kids don’t get and haven’t heard of it and it won’t break them.
If you want to cut the cable in the cheapest way possible this is it.
Buy an HD Antenna. The best thing for you, we are giving one away to one of our amazing readers. ( Scroll down for the details)
Before you continue sign up for my five day money challenge below.
THE CHEAPEST ALTERNATIVE TO CABLE IS:
National data reported earlier this year projected – “the number of those cutting the cord will climb 32.8% this year to 33 million, higher than the 22% growth rate (27.1 million) that was originally projected in July of 2017.
This number represents the cumulative number of adults who have ever canceled a pay-TV service and have opted to continue without it.
( Source: Forbes and eMarketer)
If you are one of the statistics of cable cutters you need to check out ClearStream Antennas Direct. I found this brand in my favorite wholesale club-no, geez not Costco, BJs! You can also buy their items on Amazon here.
The post my brother and I did about the Hulu deal and sharing how we use this antenna had the company reach out to me and I asked them if they would be interested in giving one away to my readers. They said yes.
HOW IT WORKS
When you are thinking about cutting back your cable bill, going the antenna route is the cheapest. You will pay a one time fee and that’s it.
I bought ours at BJs for $39.99. I’ve had this exact brand for a year and a half.
The best part about buying an HDTV antenna is you don’t need internet access. We talked about internet speed a little bit in our video( video is at bottom of post) but I’ll share it again with you here.
NO INTERNET NEEDED
I currently pay a very LOW price for the lowest speed internet. $26 is out total monthly bill. Yes, the INTERNET bill!
I can work on the computer blogging while the kids watch Netflix and my husband is on his phone and we have no issues.
Once I got a better wireless router we stopped seeing the red circle on Netflix all the time.
The only time we run into an issue is when I am uploading a video, the process takes a little longer. For me, I look at the cost of the internet plan to the one or two videos I’m uploading a month as a win.
It reminds me of when I was a teenager and my dad would download all his songs and movies overnight because of the internet speed, except ours still isn’t that bad!
HOW TO INSTALL
It’s super easy to install.
You can place the antenna inside or outside. And you can hook multiple TVs up to one.
The black box shown above you hooks up to the cable cord that goes directly to your TV.
The other end of the cable gets the antenna.
We have our kitchen TV over by this window because it gets the most channels. You can flip it to the white side or black side. These antennas can also be painted to match your wall color.
Always move your antenna around first to find the best spot to receive channels. You can use the sticker it comes with to apply to a wall etc.
When you are shopping for HDTV antennas you want to look at the mile range. Think about your location. We live out in the country and went for the 35-mile range indoor antenna.
I ended up buying two antenna’s before my husband told me we could have hooked both cable cords up to one. Our living room TV antenna we have out the basement window.
Details on the HD Antenna we are giving away:
- Best performance among flat HD antennas in the 35-mile range category
- Sure Grip guarantees the easiest installation of any indoor antenna
- Grips to any smooth surface such as walls and windows
- Perfect for dorm rooms, RVs and over-the-road vehicles
- Multi-directional element delivers range and reception in less than ideal locations with no aiming necessary
- Black or white double-sided design
- Paintable, so you can match your wall, furniture or accent color for a custom fit
- Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the antenna and the other end to your TV
- Scan for the available channels using your TV remote control
- Watch all your favorite over-the-air TV shows, news, kids programs, sports and more on network and local television in full HD
- Watch TV stations like ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and more with each network providing digital sub-channels for maximum content
- To find the broadcast towers serving your area, go to antennapoint.com and enter your zip code
- Includes antenna, 12′ of high-performance coaxial cable, Sure Grip strip, assembly and installation instructions
- Warranty: lifetime limited on parts
If you really want to just go all out and have this thing outside getting all the best channels possible you can purchase the
- Advanced 4-tapered loop design allows up to 98% of the available broadcast signals to each the incoming antenna cable for free over-the-air digital and HD programming
- Receive short-range high UHF reception up to 65 miles away with no monthly cable or satellite fees
- Lets you enjoy free local broadcasts, ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX and other local networks with their newly expanded programming for kids, news, sports and more
- Crystal clear UHF HDTV short-range signals keep you in the know in the event of an emergency or bad weather
- Sleek and compact design blends in with most home decorsMade of extra-durable, corrosion-resistant anodized aluminum for long-lasting use
- Includes antenna (coaxial cable and mount not included)
- Warranty: lifetime
THE MOST IMPORTANT TIP
If you buy the indoor one, and hook it up and place it in a spot and you only get three channels, you need to move the antenna. It may seem silly, but even moving it a few inches makes a big difference. In our kitchen, this happened and I remember my dad telling me to move it.
Then one day I had enough of not getting all the basic channels and moved it to the top of the window instead of the bottom, low and behold we got over 40 channels. I get all the basic networks and we got a bunch of Canadian channels that are highly entertaining!
THE BREAKDOWN OF COST
Even if you have to pay $40 for a year, you would pay $3.33 a month- That is cheaper than the Netflix price of $7.99 per month and that $7.99 price is only letting you stream one device at a time.
The beautiful thing about the antenna is you aren’t paying $3.33 a month, because your $40 payment is FOREVER! As long as this thing lasts and I’m guessing it’s gonna last a very long time.
Look at it as $40 out of the budget and that’s that. No monthly payment. You’re all set.
This is the cheapest alternative to cable.
Today Jan. 7th Through Jan 13th you have a chance to win one.
HOW TO WIN A ClearStream Antennas Direct.
This HD antenna is simple to install and performs awesome.
Are you ready for your chance to win one?
For entry to win leave a comment below answering the following questions
How much do you currently pay for your cable?
What hesitations do you have about dropping cable altogether?
Winners will be randomly selected and contacted by email on Jan. 12, 2019 and the antenna will ship directly from the company. You have 48 hours to respond to the winner’s email or a new winner will be selected.
Thank you to Clearstream Antennas Direct for giving away one of their HD TV antennas. Winners have been picked and announced here.
HERE IS OUR VIDEO CHATTING ABOUT CABLE CUTTING OPTIONS:
I have ‘Triple Play’ w/Spectrum, and with taxes it totals $108.17 monthly. Mind you that’s the 2 year price which expires in a month, then the discounts (if you want to call it that:) will expire. So my only hesitation for quitting the ‘Cable Guy’ altogether is that I’m an onlline student and rely mainly on my internet connection w/wifi for classes on my laptop, tablet and PC. When I have called to negotiate a better deal, I’m constantly haggled and told “I’m already getting the best price, and that I’ll be actually paying more for one service”.
We pay $0 for cable! My husband and I have been together for 10 years and have never had cable. Before living together I had cable and a full DVR queue. Initially I thought I was going to really miss my favorite shows, but we had Netflix and an antenna. During my “adjustment period” I did buy a few seasons of my favorite shows through iTunes, but now I’ve found that we get a good variety through Netflix and Hulu. I’ve definitely found gets easier to do without as time goes on and I haven’t paid for a season in over 5 years.
We currently have an indoor antenna that I hate and would love to replace. Our old indoor antenna before the digital switch was definitely better. We have at least 33 channels over 8 towers within a 35 mile radius. We get a max of 9 channels no matter where we place it! It’s supposed to be a 70-mile multi-directional antenna. It doesn’t even get PBS! Thank goodness for a gifted Prime subscription that allows my toddlers to watch Daniel Tiger and Sesame Street/Doc McStuffins on Hulu!
Oh my goodness 9 channels are not enough! All the PBS channels are our favorites! It’s awesome to hear you cut the cable awhile ago too. Good Luck in the giveaway!
I need internet for the kids for school. I cannot find it late than $60 a month so 8 have to have the triple play-phone, internet and cable. It is on special for $70 but the router and box brings it up to about $130. How can I use the antenna and still have internet for less than $30/month?
HI Brian. We are on the lowest internet plan. When Time Warner had their $14.99 everyday internet price we snatched it up. It has gone up in the past three years now we pay $26. Sometimes I wonder if they get you with the bundling. I would try and ask for the lowest speed internet plan without any cable service.
We have spectrum internet and just for internet it’s $59.99 a month! Plus with fees and taxes it’s around $65. Wish we would lower that bill as well.
Keri, if you missed our live video on Facebook, try going to your local Spectrum office and tell them you want the $14.99 everyday low internet price. Its what we have and others on the Live video have said they have.
Awesome , I really could use this at my home
We don’t pay anything for cable….thank God! We use our HD antenna and also have a firestick. I love that we basically stream everything, but our Hulu is free with sprint and our Netflix is $11. I think our main issue at first before we decided to cut the cord was not having some of the kids favorite channels like Disney and Nickelodeon.
That’s my issue is losing nickjr and disneyjr. I have a 1&3 year old who watch only those stations when they do get screen time. the older two are fine with netflix or whatever.
I pay $0 for cable after all the increases via Spectrum. We share Netflix and Hulu with a friend and we own Roku 🙂
I can’t afford cable but I do pay for Netflix, Hulu Plus and Amazon since it is all cheaper than cable here
. I really miss the local news and being able to watch when it airs. I would love to get local channels again.
I don’t have cable but I do have Netflix. I haven’t had cable since I had my first child and he is 8 years old. I love Netflix and renting movie on Redbox. Don’t miss cable at all.
we cut cable years ago we have an outdoor antena we love it looking to get anone for my daughters room so she wont want to take over the tv in the living room ! cutting cable has been amazing we now have roku hooked up and has been awesome !
I had been researching ways to cut our cable TV. I am definitely interested in trying the antenna. I can not wait to tell my hubby about this! Thank you for all of the helpful info.
We are currently paying about $110 a month for satellite alone. I think the only thing stopping us is the chance we might not get the shows we like to watch.
I’d like to cut cable… We have a bundle now and It’s like $130 a month.. The phone rings and I pick it up and hang it up. I don’t even know the number to give out so I know it’s not for me. 😂🤦🏽♀️ We also have netflix and I just did the Hulu 99¢ deal. The three channels used in my house are Disneyjr, Nickjr and Fox News.. We had to do an upgraded package to get the jr channels which is annoying. I don’t watch tv myself.
THANKS!
We pay $65.00 Internet only. Canceled cable 2 yrs ago. We Stream free thru Kodi. Own my modem also and have an antenna.
I do not have cable. I cried I had to get rid of it. Once I joined the group am glad I don’t have cable. I have hulu.99. I have prime and Netflix. We all set. On Top of it all And I Antenna. Being in the group help me stop my hesitation to run back to cable. Today Tasia and Taylor really confirmed we don’t need it. Yes to hulu, Netflix, and prime
So proud of you Mooka! It’s true it really isn’t a need. You can get your fixes on the services you listed. Good job cutting the cable!
We were paying $181 a month with Spectrum. Our biggest concern was getting our favorite shows and that we are super spoiled with DVR-ing everything! We completely cut the cord last week and turned in our boxes! We did a few things prepping for the cut like buying a couple fire sticks on Black Friday and grabbed that awesome HULU deal we heard both about from you! We already had Amazon Prime, Netflix and basic YouTube. We added the Philo app and CBS live. We now pay $103 a month!, $65 of that is our internet. Savings $78 per month and $936 per year! That’s a vacation! 🛳 ✈️
Stacie! So proud of you guys! Yes, that is a lot lower! And you could even get it lower if you got rid of extra services but like you said, that’s a vacation! Is your internet through Spectrum?
We could get it lower but we really like certain shows and channels so baby steps LOL Yes our internet is through Spectrum and we really aren’t a fan of their service but it is the ONLY internet service available to us where we live.
We don’t have cable. We cut the cord probably 6 months ago. We have Netflix, 2 screens for around $11 a month, Hulu, which I believe is $8 a month, and Amazon prime, which it $120 per year. So technically we do still pay. Oh and on one TV we use a roku stick also.
Wow I would love to try to cut my cable bill by using this indoor antenna . Interested in at least getting my local channels and extra movie channels too. The local channels they charge more for with sometimes extra taxes on that too. Count me in to enter please .
We have bundled services with Spectrum and pay more every year since we are no longer in the grace period of special pricing. They have outstanding customer service and we get great speeds and reception but pay dearly for it. We had an outdoor antenna on the roof but it got blown away during Hurricane Irma. We would love to cut our cable bill and switch to more antenna time so we could lower our cable bill.
112 for cable and I think dropping cable scares me because I’m just use to cable. Fear of the unknown
We have DirecTv for TV and Comcast for our internet. I work from my home and I have to have a certain speed for my work. We pay about $110 for DirecTv and about $80 for internet. We have looked into different options for TV but I think the “not knowing” what we can and can’t show wise is stopping us from cutting the cord. This antennae would be great to help to completely cut the cord.
Gina P
We have Optimum thru Cablevision and pay a ridiculous amount of $192 for basic tv, internet and phone. I feel I am being robbed every month! My fear of cutting the cord is that my Mom, who is 84 and lives with us, will have difficulty with something new. I guess its a learning process.
We dropped actual cable long ago. But we still have prime video, hulu, and Netflix. So it still adds up to about $35/$40 a month for all of them. And even with these services we lack local channels.
I dropped my cable about a year ago & only pay for internet now & that’s still $60/month. We have Hulu, Netflix, & the movies that come with amazon prime. I do have a antenna but would love a better one cuz the one I bought I got from 5 below for $5 & only get about 5 channels no matter where I move it to. Thanks for the chance to win.
I do not pay for cable. We pay 49.99 for internet And then Netflix.
We have never had cable, therefore no need to drop it.
I pay $203,85 per month, but that is for internet and phone have thought about trying another service but my husband loves all the sports and I;m afraid that he won’t get the channels he wants. I’d love to give it a try.
I pay $45 a month for Directv and I always have been curious about antennas. I wonder if I would get any channels and if the pictures would be clear or not. Old antennas never worked great but i am sure the new ones are different but I guess its its something new so i am hesitant.
All OTA here. Just added Netflix and Amazon. Plenty for about $200 A YEAR!
I live in a high rise apartment building surrounded by many other tall buildings, so I wonder if I would be able to get any channels with the antenna. I would like to try it because we spend way too much for cable and really only watch the network stations most of the time.
We use a digital atenna. It works pretty well.
We are locked into Cox Cable because our condo association “made a deal” $49 for basic, does not include boxes which adds another $10. our internet is outrageous at $79 because we can only use Cox. We’ve been talking for two years about getting the antenna and would love to cut the cord. My husband only uses Netflix and Amazon Prime, I only watch HGTV and local channels so if i can get those on an antenna, i wont have any issues leaving cable.
I have cablevision and pay $150 for triple play . they have been hitting users with lots of increases
this last year.
For Cable, Internet, and a phone we don’t even use, we’re paying $225/month! And we have Netflix, Hulu, Prime, and roku boxes on all of our TVs. My husband is leaving his job in a few months, so we’re actually looking into keeping just the internet. I’m not keen on loosing my local channels, though…
We thought Brighthouse was high but since Spectrum took over, we’ve been nickel & dimed repeatedly. It’s currently up to $195 for cable & internet (no landline, mobile is with AT&T). My biggest hesitation (besides not fully understanding how all the different new ways work 😉), we are HUGE live sports fans and I keep reading none of the new ways accommodate that. Thanks as always for your helpful website Tasia!
How much do you currently pay for your cable? I pay -0- for cable per se. I stream just about everything through a list of five totally free apps (Youtube, Pluto TV, Tubi Tv, Xumo and Crackle). I am thinking about the $16/mo Philo TV service which includes DVR. Our local reception is horrible so this antenna would be awesome for the local channels. Our internet only is $55 for 100 mbps (WOW is a midwest area provider) and we use an Ooma for home phone ($4 for taxes/monthly) which reduces our need for cell plans. Can’t complain.
What hesitations do you have about dropping cable altogether? There were none at all… $180+ down to $60 and not going without anything (actually getting more) was a no-brainer. Much like the cable/internet providers play games, so can savvy shoppers! Did you know by killing the boxes with DVR you will save $5-8 a month on your electric bill because it’s not running 24/7? We did decide to get a laptop with HDMI so whatever is on the laptop is displayed at 55″ high def. We don’t want or need Netflix or Hulu… our library has a sweet digital collection online and on DVD. There are alternatives like Philo ($16/mo) for x channels… AT&T Now, DirecTV Now, Sling, Hulu Live and YouTube Live may or may not be options for other members, each with various price ranges, some with local channels (Philo does now have local) and of course pros and cons, required devices and regions. For those under contracts, do the math… how much is your cancellation fee against $x times the remainder of your term (considering what new services, if any, you replace them with of course). I am not writing this to win the antenna.. I’m saving enough to buy my own but sure would be nice!!! Thanks for the contest and awesome discussion, hope I am helping others know that there are options… most of which offer free trials to know for sure before you cut. Worried about sports or news? Don’t be!!! Several alternatives offer both, some pay (cheaper) and yet many free. Your cable / internet providers need you, not the other way around.
We pay $93 a month for basic cable and internet through Comcast. If we switched to just internet it was $99 because we lose the package deal 😩, so staying with a package was cheaper than internet by itself
I don’t have cable or internet. I can’t afford it. I have an antenna now but only get 5-6 channels. I’d love to try this antenna. I’m constantly moving mine around but to no avail.
Our bill is roughly about $181 like someone else mentioned on here,we do not like Spectrum but besides having no cable when we couldn’t afford it,we have always had cable,no satellite, Netflix,nothing else and this has been since the ninties, it’s a new year change especially with cable might be just what we need.I love all the old shows and PBS,the cooking channels.
$150 for triple play. would need local live stations.
I have the Optimum Triple Play and pay WAY TOO MUCH!! Over $150!!! For 2 people on SS and disability, it’s way too much!! I’m currently trying to figure out how much I’ll save using Hulu, Netflix and maybe a couple of apps through the fire stick, to get all the channels we currently watch. It sounds petty, but with me being sick often, sometimes the TV is my only entertainment. I don’t want to give any of them up. The only channels, I think, that Hulu doesn’t cover are Bravo and Hallmark. I have to see if they have streaming services……
We pay approx. $120/mo. with mediacom phone/TV/internet bundle.
I was waiting until all the kids were out of the house before I cut the cable. Now is the time.
We pay about $250 / month with Comcast . I am currently looking in to dropping cable/phone service and keep Internet for $50/month. Starting the year on saving mode since my husband is out of work for now… Hopefully we can figure it out.
We pay about $150 for cable and high speed internet – and only have one provider to service our area. It stinks. I’d prefer Fios over Xfinity
We pay way to much and would love to cut cable, hubby is what has been stopping me but I think I might have him on board to do it now . Just got to prove to him it will be worth it. lol 🙂
We cut the cable a while ago due trying to decrease costs. We have a $4 antenna that we bought at a yard sale.
We get 1 local channel for the news
We also get jobs.
It would be nice to get other channels.
We are seniors on a fixed income
HI Linda, oh my yes you need a better antenna for sure.
We do not have cable. We have crummy internet service and pay for Amazon Prime and Netflix (wish I could have done the .99 Hulu deal!). This would be awesome to help us save some $.
We have satellite and I pay over $200 a month which I am seriously thinking of getting rid of but I’m so addicted to my shows that I’m terrified to cut the cord.
I especially love the music channels so I can listen to classical and especially Christmas music but I know that can be remedied with CDs Etc.
I am having promptings about it not being good stewardship to spend that much money on television that takes my time away from other things I could be doing
How much do you currently pay for your cable? I pay -0- for cable per se. I stream just about everything through a list of five totally free apps (Youtube, Pluto TV, Tubi Tv, Xumo and Crackle). I am thinking about the $16/mo Philo TV service which includes DVR. Our local reception is horrible so this antenna would be awesome for the local channels. Our internet only is $55 for 100 mbps (WOW is a midwest area provider) and we use an Ooma for home phone ($4 for taxes/monthly) which reduces our need for cell plans. Can’t complain.
What hesitations do you have about dropping cable altogether? There were none at all… $180+ down to $60 and not going without anything (actually getting more) was a no-brainer. Much like the cable/internet providers play games, so can savvy shoppers! Did you know by killing the boxes with DVR you will save $5-8 a month on your electric bill because it’s not running 24/7? We did decide to get a laptop with HDMI so whatever is on the laptop is displayed at 55″ high def. We don’t want or need Netflix or Hulu… our library has a sweet digital collection online and on DVD. There are alternatives like Philo ($16/mo) for x channels… AT&T Now, DirecTV Now, Sling, Hulu Live and YouTube Live may or may not be options for other members, each with various price ranges, some with local channels (Philo does not have local) and of course pros and cons, required devices and regions. For those under contracts, do the math… how much is your cancellation fee against $x times the remainder of your term (considering what new services, if any, you replace them with of course). I am not writing this to win the antenna.. I’m saving enough to buy my own but sure would be nice!!! Thanks for the contest and awesome discussion, hope I am helping others know that there are options… most of which offer free trials to know for sure before you cut.
Worried about sports or news? Don’t be!!! Several alternatives offer both, some pay (cheaper) and yet many free. Your cable / internet providers need you, not the other way around.
Yes! Thank you for sharing. It really is a great conversation I agree. Me personally we don’t pay for cable. We use the antenna, Hulu, Netflix and Prime. We have so many but our circumstances are different. Hulu and Prime are paid for with my bloggging. So really we pay out of our own money each month just for Netflix. We have the antenna I’m giving away. There are so many ways now to cut the cable and get more shows than you could possibly watch.
We have triple play through time warner, grandfathered tbrough. We pay 169.00 now, not cheap at all. We did sign up for the .99 cents a month hulu thanks to tasia and her brother telling us. Looking to get rid of cable real soon, just to expensive.
No cable here. Cut the cord years ago. I have a conversion box but need a antenna to watch. The antenna does not work well, Well I thought it did until I spoke to my sister in laws father in law who had a antenna close to this one. He told me all the stations he gets.
Yes, I was jealous..
I have internet only now. I cut the cord last month. I pay $52.00 for internet only (100 mbps). I was hesitant because I like having live tv to watch breaking news, the ball drop for new years, etc. I also wanted certain channels so once I add that to my internet only package, I would be back to the price of a new customer deal.
Our cable bill with just tv and internet had climbed into the upper $180’s with the transition between Time Warner and Spectrum. I negotiated a better rate, supposedly $89.98/mo but with other taxes, fees, equipment it was still in the $120’s. Then we turned in the cable tv boxes and got Roku’s to avoid the $7+/mo for each box. Now trying out antennas and looking to just go internet only and ask for your recommended “everyday low price” rate. Only hesitation of ditching cable is some of those channels we’ve gotten used to (HGTV, Food Network, Hallmark, etc). Some good streaming options, though don’t love the idea of giving them credit card info for billing. Pretty happy with local content and appreciate the opportunity to win this antenna you’ve been so pleased with. Thanks, Tasia and Tyler for your insight, thrifty inspiration, and generous giveaways!!
We currently pay $166 a month. I know. I know!! I have a mini stroke everytime the bill comes in. I have no reservations about cutting that cord. I am eager to do it. Hubs on the other hand is crying like a baby. He doesnt want to hear anything about it. Funny thing is we dont watch many channels. And most of the time we are watching stuff on the fire stick or netflix. AND….. I dont even get the channels I really want because that package is over $200 a month
Brittani, keep trying. If you aren’t even watching what you are paying for the answer is obvious 🙂
My family doesn’t have cable tv. We use an long-lived OTA outdoor antenna that gives spotty reception during shows when it’s windy.
We pay $58.00 for satellite. Can’t get internet where we are. I like to listen to game show network and RFD TV is what my husband likes for the tractor and train shows. I also enjoy History channel and A&E.
I have a different model to get over the air but only get 30 channels would love to get this one to get more channels.i was paying over $70 just for basic satellite dish an month when I dropped them.
We do not pay for cable. We have Netflix and hulu. We are able to use different apps to be able to watch certain things. Still sometimes my husband misses his sports depending on which provider is playing it. It would be awesome to try this !
I pay $237 a month to Spectrum 😳. Husband is a huge European soccer fan-need beIn Sports, Fox Soccer etc.. and I need Tennis Channel. This requires us to pay the highest tier they offer. I’ve looked into YouTube tv and Fubo and Hulu Live—none offer all those channels. I also split cost of Netflix and Hulu with daughter. Our neighborhood is like a “black hole” reception spotty at best. Neighbors with satellite and antennas have a tough go as well. For now I look to save money in other areas. Some day I hope to cut the cord -when those channels are available on one service
$241.41 per month for Verizon FIOS.
I was concerned about having internet to stream Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.
Sometimes you can get a discount through the cable companies on wifi if your kid needs it homework and school related assignments. I shut my cable off about 6 years ago when I left my full time job to be hoenwith my son who is now 9 and I have a daughter who is about 18 mo. She LOVES cocomelon and baby bum on you tube and loves music too. When I first cut it off I was upset for my son because of Nick jr etc. We used you tube a lot for his shows and as he got older it was Netflix and you tube and the “good” channels at Vavoa’s lol which my bro gifted me a Roku one Christmas so they allow us to use their email for Xfinity to access some of the apps even when I could afford the cable bill i HATED forking all that money monthly and we weren’t home all day 5 days a week to boot!!! I love my morning news and law and order lol I had no issues with the transition. Unfortunately I haven’t had a chance to buy a really good antenna tbough. The one we have only in our living room is the $10-15 one from Wally world and yes depending where I place it we may get 1-4 more channels, but we also live in a really wooded area too. I’d love an upgrade to this antenna and to be able to hook my son’s TV up to it too, if I read that right anyways lol it’d be so awesome to upgrade either way!!! I will admit when we visit my parents house if my son goes on the computer, because we don’t have one, I’ll use a tv and LOVE the voice command feature…but they also pay up the nose and my mom is ALWAYS finding errors on her bills, which when I had Cox Cable same thing, what a pain it was!!!