The biggest tip I can give is to look at a itemized version of your cable bill, subtract the internet then add back $10 because some cable companieswill charge you more is you have internet only. That usually will be the true cost of your TV. Then compare that to whichever route you're thinking about taking. Also, if you don't already have a streaming device consider cost of equipment you have to buy. For me it was a pretty big up front cost because I also decided to get my own modem and routers because I didn't want to pay another $10 a month to rent theirs. Also, even after you use a free trial, if it's only one week I would go ahead a and try it for a month just to make sure. Sometimes a week just isn't enough and you don't have a chance to try it all the features.
Yes, they neglect to tell ya that, so there are more kick back for the channel.. Sort of reminds u on how the cable and phone companies seemly neglect to tell u a few things that involve More Money $$$$$$
Love this Core Cutting 101 class. Thank you, Luke, for sharing your experiences and knowledge; extremely helpful. Hints offered, informative, especially to conduct your research. I sat down and listed services of interest. Completed a comparison based on my individual preferences, tastes, and then their cost effectiveness. Hope my input helps others as well. ❤😊
I have used my cord cutting to my advantage. ESPECIALLY on youtube. I did purchase no commercials on UA-cam and it is educational if you really watch it.
I had cable tv since the 80's and was very hesitant to cut the cord. But, my cable bill was getting too high and I didn't watch as many movies anymore. So, I thought I'd try streaming, but keep cable tv for a while. Once I installed streaming services I never looked at my cable channels again and dropped cable tv. Something to be aware of, though, is all of the research that needs to be done. I've had streaming services for about a month and I'm still learning. Once you start looking into changing your content, you might find that you need/want to upgrade your equipment. I ended up buying a new 4k tv, a new router, and upgrading my internet service. Next I'll replace my modem with one I own instead of rent. But, I'll save enough money over the next year to pay for the tv. :)
Excellent help for new Cord Cutters. Keep your cable/satellite etc. box until you get comfortable. Also that it won't be the same...but we cut the cable a few years ago and we've only missed a few things and over time some shows become available. I also supplement some viewing with library DVDs. I know I know, who does that? But some obscure films and series aren't found online...yet.
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You can run an antenna and cable at the same time. It's a good way to check out what antenna offers. And there are some stations that may be available off-air that cable doesn't carry. It can give you more channels. It also allows you to experiment with antenna at no risk.
Unlike a lot of folks my mom and I watch a lot of locals tv. So I’m working on getting a outdoor roof antenna. Once that’s settle hoping to be more cord free!
The larger, the better. Don't make the mistake of starting out with a smaller outdoor antenna. I DID, and now I'm having to put up the largest antenna I can buy to eliminate pixilization. I DO get 144 channels, so I'm not complaining, just advising...
This is great advice. We tried PS Vue before getting rid of our cable, got the hang of it only to find out after a few months that they are going to be no more at the end of this month (January) . Now I feel a bit lost starting over bc Vue really had what both my husband and I wanted and the others don’t. New learning curve now as well. I’ll be supplementing a lot I think.
@@STONE69_ yes it’s what we went with. The way they keep raising their prices, they’ll be as bad as cable. If fact if we bundled, we’d be cheaper. Can’t win
Great advice, especially "start with the top 10 shows you actually watch." However, that sounds like you will have to get by with just those 10 shows. But, in fact, streaming services will introduce you to a bunch of new shows (or old shows) that will become your new second tier of favorite shows. So, if you kind of like watching Cooking Show X every once in a while now, you'll easily find another streaming Cooking Show Y to replace it. You might even like the alternative better.
My cable provider never even offered DVR, they were a mess, they also cut off all channels owned by Viacom in 2014. Thankfully, my parents are considering cutting the cord by the end of the season, this was a helpful video for them.
I chose today to take advantage of the 3 free weeks of UA-cam Tv. The interface is basic and a bit clunky but it is very easy to navigate and the channel selection is nice for sports fans like me. I even get 2 ABC's along with all the other locals. The picture is nice and there are no buffering issues, so far anyway. I haven't tried the DVR yet and will update my experience over the 3 weeks. UA-cam has original content including Cobra Kai. If you were an 80's kid like me, this show really plays on the nostalgia with good performances and an upcoming 3rd season.
Yes, when I called they were offering 21 day trial. I tested it out on my phone for a week or so, setting the channels in order that I like them, setting up the shows to record in the "library". Being able to fast forward 15 seconds on recorded shows. Very easy. Lots of channels. We got a Roku streaming + stick and Even hubby has no problem navigating it all. Took back the Spectrum cable tv equipment and just kept the internet. Why didn't we do this years ago.....saving $118 a month
My #1 Tip .. try your cable TV credentials on streaming services. Obviously do a cost analysis. Try HULU no-Ads. We found ourselves even when we had cable using it less and less .. one day we cut the cord. It was easy at that point.
Back in 2011 when I cut my cord there were not that many options. At the time I settled for OTA, UA-cam and Amazon Prime. Today I only do whatever streams for free. No subscriptions. Just watch whatever. Enjoy life. Save money.
Exactly, that's about the time I began my research, the only real option then was an OTA antenna, smart TV with apps or Roku, and not many knew about roku back then. It would still be several years before I actually cut the cord though.
I used to have a AT&T uverse bundle (unlimited internet and tv) that was costing me about $300 a month (with rental equipment 3 boxes) I was able to bring my bill down to $70 a month by returning all the boxes & downgrading my tv service (U basic which isn't offered in all markets) Its still a bundle all I really use is the unlimited internet for streaming and I use my OTA antenna to which live tv
The best advice you are giving us is Do your own research Don’t listen to your friends or the salesperson on the specials because they will change and it may wind up costing you much more And definitely compare the shows you really watch Before doing any changes
I didn't discover your channel/site until AFTER I'd cut the cord but I lucked-out in that I'm happy with UA-camTV. To figure-out EXACTLY what I watched I listed all of the shows in my RECORD queue and compared apps to see which one had the majority of them. I enjoy your show for the added info and news. Keep it up.
This is really helpful. There is so much on my cable that I never watch, and I don’t watch sports at all: except Kentucky Derby. Also, keeping internet is getting more expensive, especially with Comcast, and AT&T in this area not up to par. Internet almost $50 a month. Is getting a hotspot from Verizon or someone else an alternative that will work ok for tv in home, etc.
Thank you. Someone just told me that if I use a ROKU stick I have to have INTERNET??? (For the WIFI). I am going to try this and leave the Cable TV/Internet/Phone service on for another 30 days as you recommended. Thanks so much. VERY informative video. I've been trying to get information from people about cutting the cord. I recently spoke with a young Walmart (in Electronics dept) employee who told me that I probably shouldn't "cut" the cord, that these streaming services end up COSTING FAR more than my $200 monthly bill (for 3 services....I actually don't need the phone service anymore as I have a cell phone) I will admit what the Walmart Employee had to say made me take a step back....to wonder if I am doing the right thing. I have decided to purchase a Roku Stick although not sure which one I should purchase(??) the cheapest one, or maybe a higher-priced Roku stick? Any advice there?
I know many people who are cord cutters. By the time you pay for up-graded internet, several services to regain your TV programming. You are very close to the same price you were paying for cable. When you cut the cord your TV viewing will change a lot. I have a robust cable channel offering, and also try most of the streaming services as well. Most people don’t want to work hard to view TV programs. Lastly, I don’t work or represent any programming provider.
Got a new smart tv December 2019 and tried UA-cam tv and after the free trial I signed up. Can't beat $52.99 a month as far as I'm concerned. My new t.v. came with some channels already on it. It did take some time for me to get used to the new channel lineup BUT I was now getting channels I couldn't get with Comcast and I was able to go to regular UA-cam and find a lot of movies and shows there. Every so often my tv shows a new outlet to try if I want to. I only sign up with the free ones. And some of those have movies to rent or buy similar to Comcast. Pluto TV is free and has tons of channels also.
I cut the cord last year. Now watch Local TV (23 channels) on antenna. Netflix for $14.95 mo and Hulu for $5.99 mo. so for $163.00 I get Cox Cable (Watched 2-3 movies per week and local weather) or for $20.94 I watch all of the channels I want and movies/documentaries/local channels. Choice made.
don't forget the cost of internet. my company charges up the wahoo bc they know that's all people really want and need. they throw cable in for not much more, they're not stupid
When my wife and I cut the cord 2 months ago doing research saved us a lot of time and money. I spent 2 weeks trying different services and streaming apps. At first we thought we had to have some way to record live TV. I then realized that the whole reason I had the DVR was to watch shows the the next day. Many of the streaming services offer on demand the next day. Our Fire TV allows me to add a 64 Gig memory Stick. I can then save just watched shows to it or use it for extra app storage space. Cutting the cord was a great move for us. Remember there is a learning curve you won't figure it out overnight.
Comcast just raised my rate $30. $50 over the last year and $80 over the last three years. I'm done. Cutting the cord soon and Comcast can just choke on it.
@@candyclark9075 depends on where you are. Where I am no availability to Verizon only options are satellites and service no where near good enough. 5G with phone service may get here but not available now
Great ideas. Just starting my 2 wk trial of UA-cam tv on my roku. Hope it works out bc I HATE Comcast. I cut HBO lost most of my channels and only saving $10 a month. Totally sucks🤬🤬🤬
Great advice to act as if you’ve cut the cord before you actually do it to see if it really will work for you. I think it will work for me but I’d hate to drop Comcast and realize soon thereafter that cord cutting isn’t for me and have to resign with Comcast.
Yeah, I rotate CBS All-Access in-between seasons of Star Trek (The new ones mind you, I watch the old ones via Netflix.) When me & my dad cut the cord in November, We switched over to UA-cam TV & have been with it since. I do love the Unlimited DVR.
I’m a newbie to this train of thought. What is the least expensive option for watching Grey’s Anatomy, Nashville, The Doctors, and The Learning Channel? I have a Roku box (“player?”)
Cut the cord about 4 months ago. After finding a few decent OTA antennas and converter boxes while thrifting, it was time. Between my Firestick (still need Comcast internet for this though) and those, as long as I get to watch M*A*S*H and Svengoolie on MeTV, I'm all set!
I definitely agree with giving it a couple of weeks with cable before cutting the cord completely to get things working perfectly. My family was somewhat hostile with the idea at first, so having the cable tv available when things were not working correctly was important. Unfortunately we had to have some over the air channels not available with any live streaming service and it took 2 weeks to sort out the right antenna setup. I would just assume you will need a attic or roof antenna unless you live downtown. Sling with the integrated over the air tv gave us the closest cable like experience, but it would be hard to recommend to anyone who isn't really tech savy unless you have an expert set it up.
Another thing you can do is stream from your laptop or your kids xbox or playstation 4 Until you figure out what streaming device you want to use. Our cable TV just shut down and we were ready to go without cable anyway. We were already subscribed to Netflix then we just added hulu. After using the computer and playstation for a week, we got a Fire stick and went Hulu live and we've been happy ever since.
Thanks for the video! I am testing out You tube tv and it seems to be a right fit so far. I like the idea of using FRNDLY for Hallmark during Christmas rollout of shows. Can you please give advise as to modem and routers as to which ones are best. Currently have AT&T service . thanks
I spent over a month doing research. I made lists of what each service had and didn't have, to compare which ones had the channels I watch most. Then I decided what channel/shows I couldn't do without. Which is how I ended up with Sling, it had pretty much all the channels I watch, it just doesn't have Weather Channel and the only live local I get is Fox. NBC is an On Demand channel only. I could not do without the NFL Network and Directv Now, which was my first streaming service, dropped it just before the draft. It only took me a few hours to switch to Sling after that. Be sure you go back and check for changes to channel line ups, if you take more than a few days to research, you never know when they're going to make adjustments. Also, you need to take into account the cost of the add on packages that you might want. Is more DVR space worth $10 or more per month? Is that one or two channels in the add on worth whatever it costs? Or can you find them included on other services? Sling is very sneaky, they've separated NFL Network from ESPN. One is in the orange package and the other is blue package, if you want both you go from a $25 package to the $40, then you might need the extras for Redzone and ESPNews and ESPNU. That's another $10, so now you've doubled what you thought you'd be spending. They also charge you for the DVR, which sucks. Streaming services find ways to suck your wallet dry, too. So do your research.
We run spectrum, but thinking of just using the spectrum app, instead of the actual cable channels, only problem is when your internet goes down you lose your connection
one big mistake is cutting cable tv yet not LOWERING you cable internet package. They are often bundled together and often you have speed which is overkill
Totally agreed. Many internet speeds they sell nowadays is the kind of speed most home users don't really need. 100 maps is what most people need. Anything above 200 is an overkill.
Thats not true, all you need minimum is 25- 50 mbs per second, if you cut your cable TV it won't be the same, they just tell you that to scare you. change to a different internet co. Unlimitted internet 25-50 is normally 80 to110 dollars.
@@STONE69_ Xfininty just doubled their speeds on the lowest tiers. I now get 50Mbps for only $46 a month. Can't beat that. I have no problems with multiple connections.
I recently cut the cord and went with ATT TV Now (I'm an ATT employee and get a great discount). I live in NYC and like that ATT TV Now has my local affiliates and the regional sports networks (YES, MSG). I run the ATT TV Now APP through my Roku and the only thing I miss from Cable is the Cable remote and being able to directly punch in Channel numbers versus scrollinig through the channel list on ATT TV Now with my Roku remote. I'm guessing there is probably a Universal remote that could solve this but I have not looked into it.
Agree on everything you said except for one thing - comparing streaming services is not apples-to-apples. I say this only because no two services offer the exact same channel lineups. As you stated, you have to make your choice based on the channels that you really want. This means that you really only have one, maybe two, services to choose from that have what you want unless you're willing to give up something. In the days before streaming, your only real choice was between cable and satellite and their channel lineups were pretty much identical and the only difference was the price, signal quality and service. To me, that was more of an "apples-to-apples" comparison. There is one other difference between streaming and traditional cable/satellite. Of all the services that I've tried, none of them seems to allow you to fast-forward through commercials on their DVR's and/or on-demand content. I currently have Hulu w/ live TV and this feature (or lack thereof) has become more annoying as time has gone on especially considering the fact that I'm paying extra to be "commercial-free" but, as I discovered, this only applies to some content, not all. I'm currently researching some alternatives to see if anyone truly offers a commercial-free "live TV" experience but I haven't found any yet. If anyone knows any, please share. I heard that the streaming version of Spectrum does but I haven't confirmed that.
Of course, the actual live broadcast of live tv isn't commercial-free but I agree that the on-demand stuff should be commercial-free and yes, you should be able to fast forward through commercials when DVR'd. If a paid service does not allow for that then it isn't worth it to me. I just now signed up for the 3 week trial of UA-cam Tv and plan to DVR something to test it out. I'd be happy to update this thread and let you and others know how it went.
I tried the DVR and yes, you can FF through the commercials on stuff you record. As far as the On-Demand stuff like past episodes of network shows, you are stuck with ADS.......UNLESS you watch it on the PC w/ ad blocker.
I get around 40 channels with my antenna, including all the major broadcast networks. Hulu is less than $10/month and has more new and old TV and movies than I can ever watch, including much of what I loved growing up. I get SlingTV during college football season. There are apps like Pluto and Cracked and others that provide more extra options if I should somehow dislike everything I already get. What mistakes can I make cutting the cord?
My cord cutting was fairly good. I did have some issues. I was on limited basic cable from Comcast and there internet. I was upset with their fees for a long time. It just makes no sense to pay for a broadcast tv fee when those were mainly the channels in my package. When the broadcast tv fee reached $18.75 and there were no customer retention promotions to keep me I canceled tv Service. The fees really make it not a good deal with Comcast. Now I already owned a TiVo Romaio with lifetime service. The problem was I couldn't get most of the OTA channels with an indoor antenna. So I bought an RCA outdoor antenna. That expanded my reception but I was still not able to get one channel that had some programs I wanted. I had to spend $70 more to get a special hi-Vhf antenna to combine with the other antenna to receive the missing channel. I wish I would have researched antennas more but sites like rabbit ears dot info have lots of info to digest about what you can receive and takes a bit the figure out what it all means. I love that I still have the same dvr and user experience overall. Antenna has replaced all the live tv i watch. I still use Netflix and use Pluto tv app. I sometimes get Amazon prime for a month or so and watch a few shows there but mostly wait until I have a list of items Id like to order to make advantage of the shipping cost savings too . I'm still on Comcast internet but have always had my own modem and router so no rental fees.
To all those who are thinking the video is "true", guess again. Cord cutting is NOT for the faint of heart. 1. No more skipping commercials or fast forwarding through commercials. A 43min show will take you an hour to view. 2. By the time you find everything you DO want and add up the cost of multiple subscriptions, Internet access and your device of choice you're damn close to cable prices but without the cable convenience. 3. With cable, you can watch pretty much any episode of any series OnDemand, not so with Firestick/Roku, etc. Again, unless you pay extra, most current run series shows you only 4-5 episodes and locks the most recent and any others further back than the 4 or 5 most recent. So, if you don't get to watching something for a month, you're going to miss out or be paying even more. 4. No consistency in menus or a single location to locate your favorites. Some "favorites" you can save to your front menu, some you can't. Some you can save within the "channel", some you can't. So, how do you know where or what is new, that you haven't seen? You have to go to each app separately, check each series and hope you can decipher what episodes you've seen and which are new to you. Takes me HOURS. 5. No DVR. So, unless you have an old VCR somewhere you can't record something you might want to save forever. In my case, I had a couple of episodes of long since cancelled series saved because they had friends costarring in them. Poof. Gone. A couple of my favorite movies, gone unless I buy and store DVD's. No, they are not available. 6. "Do your research". Prepare to have a very involved multi tab spreadsheet and hope your Excel skills are up to the task because listing "channels" from the various offerings "which also go by the name of channels is a task only the obsessive compulsive masochist will find amusing. Oh, and to add insult to injury, the various package channels (Hulu, Amazon, UA-cam etc.) are constantly adding and deleting things from their lineups so even if you have everything NOW, next month SURPRISE, now you don't. Its a never ending battle unless Cord Cutting is your life. Witness the number of channels that have daily content just covering the daily changes! 7. Saving money. Well, maybe. My cable bill was about $125/mo. including phone, Internet and cable TV. Subtract $35 for the box in the livingroom which was rarely if ever used and I'm at EXACTLY THE SAME COST and I still don't have all the things I watch nor the convenience of recording and OnDemand. So, is it worth it? Only if your use of TV is to have "something to watch" on occasion. If you have a variety of interests, follow a number of series, have limited time so skipping through commercials is the difference between sleep and watching all your favorites then cord cutting is NOT for you. I hate it. Its a major pain in my ass. It eats up huge chunks of my time trying to find things and find which have unwatched episodes I need to view before they are gone. A better idea is to harangue your City Council to remove the cable monopoly in your area so consumers get the benefit of competition. Suddenly they prices will drop through the floor as companies compete for your business. A final point: cable promotional prices can usually be extended INDEFINITELY if you complain loud enough and through a couple successive managers.
1) Don't rush- do a trial run without turning off the services 2) Research your options sling, vue, etc and use the free trials before you cord cut. don't expect internet tv options to be just like your cable 3) Take time to evaluate the shows you still want to watch before you commit to an internet option 4) Watch out for fees and taxes associated with services 5) get recommendations from friends but take into consideration your own needs. Do your own research.
Very Helpful. I have been stressing lately about the decision that my parents and I made after cutting the cord. My dad was listening to one of his friends and being my father , impatient, he bout Tv boxes but later on they turned out to be crappy a month later, we had already cut the cord .. I had plans on buying a TV stick , however , I was taking my time on doing my own research.. so this video lifted alot of stress off my shoulders. Now I know what to do.. Thank you!!
The blog and videos are outstanding and a lot of my television consumption is via streaming on my AppleTV. But as of now, I cannot be a cord cutter because there is no streaming service that offers my regional sports channels. As much as I would like to get rid of my satellite provider, I will not do so until there is a way to stream my local sports teams.
I think the biggest problems cutting the cord is getting a complete explanation of what you don't know in one resource like a single article. A lot of people who have cable may have home internet as well -- but guess what - there will be people who wont have a clue what they have because someone did the installation for them. Then there would be others who have cable but no home internet.. just saying do you research to those people, I would bet the response would be "research what????" I think you need an article on cord cutters to explain how to figure out if you have home internet, what type of devices you might need, what services you may need, and what apps would be similar to cable. An all in one article would be better than say do your research, and also better that reviewing comments and try to guess and piece together some sort of cord cutter solution. It may be possible there is already an article like this on cord cutters -- if so, the link should be in the description.
You still need an internet connection, I only broke free from my cable provider on the TV part. Bill went from 267 down to 50 dollars. I have PC computers so I went with what I have. I HDMI the streaming from my computer to my LCD TV which I already have. I did free services at first such as Pluto TV, Tubi, Zumo and others to see how good streaming is - I still use them. I also first bought a indoor good antenna, a one time low cost, to get the local channels - I get 57 channels- worked great. You will never find one pay Stream service like cable TV so went with a couple that had the top 5 or so favorite channels I always watched and had good OD movie selection. I am still doing testing of some services to see which ones l like to stay with and keep my cost under 100 dollars. Bear in mind, we can always cancel Streaming services anytime - no contracts. Also you have to see if your internet has a top DATA usage cap otherwise you may pay extra monthly costs for just the internet. My internet DATA cap is 2.5 TB per month. If you have allot of people using the computer or streaming in the house your DATA usage could be high per month. As long as you stay under the CAP, there will be no extra charges. You will get notifications if you get close to the CAP limit number. take care.
Check out the *"Antenna Man"* UA-cam channel. On the technical side of Antennas and TVs, he is an encyclopedia of knowledge. He has many videos explaining the different antenna types and which ones work in one scenario while other types won't. Less guesswork for you after watching his channel. I highly recommend him for OTA information.
Honestly I didn't pay over 65$ I think it's the quality of the cable you are using to connect? Mine are left over from Xfinity internet and DirecTV plus I saved female connectors and have had them for years, you never know what devices you need a longer plug or what! I really need a garage 🤣
the problem I had with cord-cutting was that Comcast almost double the price of Internet all I was saving was about $20 a month it made no sense to me and I was getting a lot less
Shop around and play DSL and cable against each other. Let them know what the other offered you and you will be surprised how often they match or beat it.
Sounds like my issues and my unlimited internet has a cap of 1 terabyte and the cable company wanted more money for going over, so I decided to stick with the monopoly, can't wait for 5G so we can really cut the cable.
I liked watching PLUTO TV when I 1st found out about it, but you get really tired of all the commercials, seem to have commercials every 5 minutes and it sometimes cuts out important parts of the movies or they have strange times to have commercials like in the middle of a car chase, even for their on demand its like that if you rewind the movie to see something you missed then you have to watch like 5 minutes of commercials
Unfortunately in these time the number one service that you have to have is internet and it has to be unlimited in order to be able to truly stream any apps or to use a streaming device properly so for some markets it could be CHEAPER to have a internet bundle (meaning internet and TV) in order to have unlimited internet services which really SUCKS......😔😔😔😔😔
I shopped most of the major streamers, Hulu, You Tube TV, Philo etc. After trial and error I found that Play Station Vue provides everything that I want and don't need any of the others. Total cost. $58/ mo. With spectrum I was spending $130. That's a savings of $864/year. I understand that's not for everyone. But I agree with trying out various streaming services. Might cost a bit more in the beginning but ultimately streaming WILL save you money. I no longer get upset over paying for a ton of cable channels I never watched but had to subscribe to in order to get the few I did want to watch. Never going back to cable.
All that yammering without disclosing how much your monthly internet bill costs you. That expense is absolutely part of setting any cord cutting budget unless you go entirely OTA via antennae.
Everyone should be warned that the FCC is in phase 8 of their repacking (changing TV channel frequencies) All of our local channels are in phase 8. The FCC will tell you, "just do a rescan" if a station drops out, but what people don't understand is that there are no tower crews available for months, so when the station changes their frequency as ordered by the FCC, they install an "interim" antenna at a lower level on their tower and then schedule the replacement of their top tower antenna, which could take 6 mo. This means MANY OTA stations are/will run on lower power for up to 6 months, until that tower crew can install put up their new tower antenna. If you leave 30 or 40 miles from the station, you could lose it completely for up to 6 months, until they go back to full power. The FCC repacking has been a disaster in my opinion, unless you live near the stations. Many have cut the cord and find because their favorite station was repacked, they will now have to wait 6 months before they can receive it again. Although I urge people to cut the cord, make sure your stations have already been repacked and that they are running full power again. If not, you may cut the cord only to find that your favorite station can't be received because they are running lower power and waiting for a tower crew!
My advice would be that if you are going to make streaming your main source for TV then don't go cheap on the streaming player go ahead and spend a little more and get a Roku Ultra, Firestick 4K or even a Apple TV if you are a Apple fan
Great video!! I would add for sure. Just going out and buying a whole bunch of stuff. IE antenna, Roku or Mibox etc. Really figure out the Correct antenna for your area. And do more research on the box you would like.
Inside antenna will only pick up about 25-30 miles at best. For inside - buy an omni-directional indoor/outdoor GOOD QUALITY antenna, and set it in a window facing the nearest antenna tower cluster. DO NOT get a cheap, flat antenna that stick on the glass.
I think something else most people fail to consider about cord cutting is email. If you're using your ISP email, and not something online like gmail, you will lose access to that email once you cancel. Many web sites you are a member of will require you to send a verification email to BOTH email addresses to change your email. So take care of this LONG before you lose your original ISP service.
Lets face it...who the heck needs 500 or even 100 channels, especially if they are nothing but reruns of reruns these days. ..and with sponsers asking for more money, the ads are more increasing...i count 8 ads, one after another before the next segment is shown. A typical one hour show has about a total of 13 minutes of ads...and for this one has to pay the prices that the cable companys ask for. They even charge for your local channels, even though you can get those free via antenna, especially in the big cities.
I had 500 channels and found that I only watched 12 local channels. With an Antenna I get all my local channels plus have a firestick and watch movies for free.
"Cutting the cord" is NOT expensive. I spent $700 for EVERYTHING I needed; a one-time-expense: 1. large outdoor antenna = $200 2. pre-amp - $65 3. 100' coax = $20 4. powered 4-way splitter = $35 5. 4-channel DVR - $230 6. 2 high-speed desktop switches = $30 7. 3 4K Fire Sticks = $75 7. extra 9' mast = $30 8. LTE filter = $15 My cable TV bill was about $130/mo. I get 144 channels OTA (70 in English). I have added PHILO TV app to add the balance of channels I want @$20/mo. So, after less than 7 months, I'm saving $110 a month. So, I just put all of the items on a separate credit card and paid $110 a month on that card. It was a new card, so I had no interest for the first 6 months. That's NOT expensive. That IS a GREAT savings. Just saying...
Why do you need all those items? Just learning to use a Roku stick & haven't cut Cable yet, & reading thru comments to pick up info/tips, etc., but you just got me intimidated with this list of items! 4-way splitter? 9' mast? LTE filter? Please elaborate. . . .
Yep, great advice! I'm hoping that eventually someone will just have a list of channels and you pick what you want without adding stuff you never watch. Think that will ever happen? Pay per channel?
That's never going to happen because the only way networks will strike a deal with a provider is if that provider offers all of their networks in a package. The closet thing we will have for that are services like Disney+ or the one NBC is coming out with. What you might start seeing is more parent networks coming out with streaming services that incorporate all of their channels.
I can see networks putting new content on for a season or two. Successful ones move behind the streaming paywall, bad ones get canceled and the so-so ones get a third season, etc. Or worse yet, not paying for the channel but paying for the content. EVERYTHING is pay-per-view.
They have that already but its expensive 6.99 to 29.99 each depending on the channel, all you need is a streaming device and download from their sites example Paramount APP
From what I see, biggest cord cutting mistake is just signing up for other paid services. All you did was rob Peter to pay Paul. If your true cord cutting, you basically don't need to pay for anything other than internet service. The amount of free content out there is absurd. Whats great is you can curate your content exactly how you want it. Personally, I find myself watching free youtube. Tons of diversity, its in shorter time frame (doesn't eat up all of my time). But I also access a huge free source of content at Library for DVD & TV Shows. You can even get apps like Kanopy & Hoola that connect to your local library for 10 free movies/tv shows month each. My library carries both Kanopy & Hoopla so that's 20 free movies a month. Also, don't miss out on high quality uncompressed signal from indoor antenna.
This is a mindset I don't agree with within the cord cutting community, cutting the cord doesn't mean you don't spend on anything other than internet. To me it's cutting out traditional cable for a more economical solution, often one with more value. I'd advise people to first sit down and determine what they really want to watch on a regular basis, secondly get a good antenna and see how much of what you want to watch is available OTA, then you can research and determine which streaming services are right for you. For almost everyone you can save a good amount of money cutting the cord if you do your research and plan well (I'm saving over $100/mth and have a ton of stuff I can watch).
Is there a streaming service that has an option that offers more movies or other programs at a lower cost without sports. I never watch sports and I have to pay the cable company $24 a month for sports I don't watch, that's right there is a sports surcharge that everyone has to pay and my $1 a month digital adapters are now $7.99 each for my other three TVs. So I want to cut the cord for TV shows but I have to keep cable for the internet. Any advice?
I am not sure it has taken me awhile to figure some of this out. You have to add them back on one at a time. Take a good look at your menu or call customer service. Sorry I am not much help
I am at the point of realizing I watch 2 stations on Dish. History and Discovery. I put up an outdoor antenna getting 44 channels. The DVR on Dish is nice to skip those darn commercials. I put a amazon fire box on TV along with Apple TV. I had Dish since 1993 when I had to buy the equipment. Canceled local channels from dish and still 100 bucks a month. Years ago 100 bucks got all the movie packages. I agree on not rushing. Only thing I will miss is I have a 2 TB segate external hard drive on the Dish Rec that has lots of great movies to watch when I in the mood for a movie.
I am stuck with ATT 3.5mbs DSL for $55 a month. Lucky for me I bought a Roku quad and it will stream so I got rid of Direct TV $138 a month. I started out with CBS $9.99 and added sling. Then I got the deal for Hulu for $2.99 for 6 months (not live) don’t think I need live. I will drop sling soon. Looking into Hotspots for streaming data but it is confusing as all heck.
Hey cord cutter can you talk little bit abt internet speeds and the fee the service providers are adding if you drop the live tv and just use them for the internet service
I am really confused on how it saves you money. If internet only costs lik 50-75 an month and youtube TV costs 65 a month..that is close to what i'm already paying for cable and internet. Can I hook up my tv via the antenna and get local channels then just add any subscriptions i need ?
If you don't have a smart tv then you will need to get a streaming stick like a google Chromecast, Roku, amazon fire tv stick, or apple tv. Or you can just get a HDMI cord and then play something on a laptop then if you connect the HDMI cord from a laptop to the tv you will be able to watch whatever is on your laptop on your tv.
I had Direct TV last week for $183.00 per month. When I told Direct TV I was going to cancel, they offered a $5.00 discount for 12 months, what an insult. Cutting the cord has been a learning experience. 6 friends and family members cut the cord in the last 60 days.
After being a “long time loyal customer” of AT &T they could only offer a $10 increase in my bill! I said “goodbye” and I’m getting my internet from T mobile for $50 a month. Instead of paying $150 a month.
LOL Maybe I did it right by accident! Just moved into apt- nothing set up. I ordered cheap Internet ($10) Hulu has a trial at 5.99 a month for1 year. CBS Live All Access is 5.99 a month and Im already a Amazon Prime client. I only miss the channel schedule. But Im new, I'll learn!
been trying for 2 years to watch tv through my computer all i ever get is an arrow going round used to get net flix but now it is worthless too all i ever hear is "well it should work"
The biggest tip I can give is to look at a itemized version of your cable bill, subtract the internet then add back $10 because some cable companieswill charge you more is you have internet only. That usually will be the true cost of your TV. Then compare that to whichever route you're thinking about taking. Also, if you don't already have a streaming device consider cost of equipment you have to buy. For me it was a pretty big up front cost because I also decided to get my own modem and routers because I didn't want to pay another $10 a month to rent theirs.
Also, even after you use a free trial, if it's only one week I would go ahead a and try it for a month just to make sure. Sometimes a week just isn't enough and you don't have a chance to try it all the features.
@Mike M Yeah, you go ahead and do you, I prefer to do things the legal way and no matter what you think it is in fact illegal.
Yes, they neglect to tell ya that, so there are more kick back for the channel.. Sort of reminds u on how the cable and phone companies seemly neglect to tell u a few things that involve More Money $$$$$$
Mike M what about using A IPhone📱?
Mike M how do you get an unlimited home internet service
.name? My att cable is over 220 a month and no HBO or premium Channels
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Love this Core Cutting 101 class. Thank you, Luke, for sharing your experiences and knowledge; extremely helpful. Hints offered, informative, especially to conduct your research. I sat down and listed services of interest. Completed a comparison based on my individual preferences, tastes, and then their cost effectiveness. Hope my input helps others as well. ❤😊
I have used my cord cutting to my advantage. ESPECIALLY on youtube. I did purchase no commercials on UA-cam and it is educational if you really watch it.
Agreed! Great point Bill.
I had cable tv since the 80's and was very hesitant to cut the cord. But, my cable bill was getting too high and I didn't watch as many movies anymore. So, I thought I'd try streaming, but keep cable tv for a while. Once I installed streaming services I never looked at my cable channels again and dropped cable tv. Something to be aware of, though, is all of the research that needs to be done. I've had streaming services for about a month and I'm still learning. Once you start looking into changing your content, you might find that you need/want to upgrade your equipment. I ended up buying a new 4k tv, a new router, and upgrading my internet service. Next I'll replace my modem with one I own instead of rent. But, I'll save enough money over the next year to pay for the tv. :)
Excellent help for new Cord Cutters. Keep your cable/satellite etc. box until you get comfortable. Also that it won't be the same...but we cut the cable a few years ago and we've only missed a few things and over time some shows become available. I also supplement some viewing with library DVDs. I know I know, who does that? But some obscure films and series aren't found online...yet.
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You can run an antenna and cable at the same time. It's a good way to check out what antenna offers. And there are some stations that may be available off-air that cable doesn't carry. It can give you more channels. It also allows you to experiment with antenna at no risk.
Unlike a lot of folks my mom and I watch a lot of locals tv. So I’m working on getting a outdoor roof antenna. Once that’s settle hoping to be more cord free!
The larger, the better. Don't make the mistake of starting out with a smaller outdoor antenna. I DID, and now I'm having to put up the largest antenna I can buy to eliminate pixilization. I DO get 144 channels, so I'm not complaining, just advising...
This is great advice. We tried PS Vue before getting rid of our cable, got the hang of it only to find out after a few months that they are going to be no more at the end of this month (January) . Now I feel a bit lost starting over bc Vue really had what both my husband and I wanted and the others don’t. New learning curve now as well. I’ll be supplementing a lot I think.
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@@STONE69_ yes it’s what we went with. The way they keep raising their prices, they’ll be as bad as cable. If fact if we bundled, we’d be cheaper. Can’t win
Thanks for simplifying this for non tech users.
Great advice, especially "start with the top 10 shows you actually watch." However, that sounds like you will have to get by with just those 10 shows. But, in fact, streaming services will introduce you to a bunch of new shows (or old shows) that will become your new second tier of favorite shows. So, if you kind of like watching Cooking Show X every once in a while now, you'll easily find another streaming Cooking Show Y to replace it. You might even like the alternative better.
My cable provider never even offered DVR, they were a mess, they also cut off all channels owned by Viacom in 2014. Thankfully, my parents are considering cutting the cord by the end of the season, this was a helpful video for them.
I chose today to take advantage of the 3 free weeks of UA-cam Tv. The interface is basic and a bit clunky but it is very easy to navigate and the channel selection is nice for sports fans like me. I even get 2 ABC's along with all the other locals. The picture is nice and there are no buffering issues, so far anyway. I haven't tried the DVR yet and will update my experience over the 3 weeks. UA-cam has original content including Cobra Kai. If you were an 80's kid like me, this show really plays on the nostalgia with good performances and an upcoming 3rd season.
3 weeks?...I got 1week and they still charged me a month even though I canceled 2 days before.
Yes, when I called they were offering 21 day trial. I tested it out on my phone for a week or so, setting the channels in order that I like them, setting up the shows to record in the "library". Being able to fast forward 15 seconds on recorded shows. Very easy. Lots of channels. We got a Roku streaming + stick and Even hubby has no problem navigating it all. Took back the Spectrum cable tv equipment and just kept the internet. Why didn't we do this years ago.....saving $118 a month
My #1 Tip .. try your cable TV credentials on streaming services. Obviously do a cost analysis. Try HULU no-Ads. We found ourselves even when we had cable using it less and less .. one day we cut the cord. It was easy at that point.
Back in 2011 when I cut my cord there were not that many options. At the time I settled for OTA, UA-cam and Amazon Prime.
Today I only do whatever streams for free. No subscriptions. Just watch whatever. Enjoy life. Save money.
Exactly, that's about the time I began my research, the only real option then was an OTA antenna, smart TV with apps or Roku, and not many knew about roku back then. It would still be several years before I actually cut the cord though.
Amazon Prime as been around that long?
Thanks for the advice.
Dave S. Hi
Do you need internet?
I used to have a AT&T uverse bundle (unlimited internet and tv) that was costing me about $300 a month (with rental equipment 3 boxes) I was able to bring my bill down to $70 a month by returning all the boxes & downgrading my tv service (U basic which isn't offered in all markets) Its still a bundle all I really use is the unlimited internet for streaming and I use my OTA antenna to which live tv
Kicked Comcast cable to the curb, got a streaming box and never looked back. I’ve been very happy and saved money.
The best advice you are giving us is Do your own research
Don’t listen to your friends or the salesperson on the specials because they will change and it may wind up costing you much more
And definitely compare the shows you really watch
Before doing any changes
I'm doing fine with the 3 channels available OTA at my location!
I didn't discover your channel/site until AFTER I'd cut the cord but I lucked-out in that I'm happy with UA-camTV. To figure-out EXACTLY what I watched I listed all of the shows in my RECORD queue and compared apps to see which one had the majority of them. I enjoy your show for the added info and news. Keep it up.
This is really helpful. There is so much on my cable that I never watch, and I don’t watch sports at all: except Kentucky Derby. Also, keeping internet is getting more expensive, especially with Comcast, and AT&T in this area not up to par. Internet almost $50 a month. Is getting a hotspot from Verizon or someone else an alternative that will work ok for tv in home, etc.
no keep the internet, $50 is cheap, get a firestick and go from there, many cheap choices, even many free choices.
Yeah, so far I have learned the Insignia Remote does NOT work with OTA stations from Antennae.
I recently bought a tv antenna for $4.88 after mail in rebate and I get 57 channels in the northwest suburbs of Chicago
Thank you.
Someone just told me that if I use a ROKU stick I have to have INTERNET??? (For the WIFI). I am going to try this and leave the Cable TV/Internet/Phone service on for another 30 days as you recommended.
Thanks so much. VERY informative video. I've been trying to get information from people about cutting the cord. I recently spoke with a young Walmart (in Electronics dept) employee who told me that I probably shouldn't "cut" the cord, that these streaming services end up COSTING FAR more than my $200 monthly bill (for 3 services....I actually don't need the phone service anymore as I have a cell phone)
I will admit what the Walmart Employee had to say made me take a step back....to wonder if I am doing the right thing. I have decided to purchase a Roku Stick although not sure which one I should purchase(??) the cheapest one, or maybe a higher-priced Roku stick? Any advice there?
I know many people who are cord cutters. By the time you pay for up-graded internet, several services to regain your TV programming. You are very close to the same price you were paying for cable. When you cut the cord your TV viewing will change a lot. I have a robust cable channel offering, and also try most of the streaming services as well. Most people don’t want to work hard to view TV programs. Lastly, I don’t work or represent any programming provider.
Got a new smart tv December 2019 and tried UA-cam tv and after the free trial I signed up. Can't beat $52.99 a month as far as I'm concerned. My new t.v. came with some channels already on it. It did take some time for me to get used to the new channel lineup BUT I was now getting channels I couldn't get with Comcast and I was able to go to regular UA-cam and find a lot of movies and shows there. Every so often my tv shows a new outlet to try if I want to. I only sign up with the free ones. And some of those have movies to rent or buy similar to Comcast. Pluto TV is free and has tons of channels also.
Thank you for the great advice.
Hello pretty Marsha
Desperate much! You guys need to be reported! Comment's aren't for you to try and hook up!
Great video. Helpful.
I cut the cord last year. Now watch Local TV (23 channels) on antenna. Netflix for $14.95 mo and Hulu for $5.99 mo. so for $163.00 I get Cox Cable (Watched 2-3 movies per week and local weather) or for $20.94 I watch all of the channels I want and movies/documentaries/local channels. Choice made.
don't forget the cost of internet. my company charges up the wahoo bc they know that's all people really want and need. they throw cable in for not much more, they're not stupid
When my wife and I cut the cord 2 months ago doing research saved us a lot of time and money. I spent 2 weeks trying different services and streaming apps. At first we thought we had to have some way to record live TV. I then realized that the whole reason I had the DVR was to watch shows the the next day. Many of the streaming services offer on demand the next day. Our Fire TV allows me to add a 64 Gig memory Stick. I can then save just watched shows to it or use it for extra app storage space. Cutting the cord was a great move for us. Remember there is a learning curve you won't figure it out overnight.
Happy to have found your channel. Thank you!
Hello pretty Christina
Comcast just raised my rate $30. $50 over the last year and $80 over the last three years. I'm done. Cutting the cord soon and Comcast can just choke on it.
Felt the same bit you still probably need internet so until the low flying satellites are available you like me will have a cable bill
Paul Kinosian disagree, you can have internet without cable. I cut the cord 2 years ago. Don’t regret it.
@@candyclark9075 depends on where you are. Where I am no availability to Verizon only options are satellites and service no where near good enough. 5G with phone service may get here but not available now
Your a man with the answer.
Cut the cord, before you regret it.
Very useful info.
Great ideas. Just starting my 2 wk trial of UA-cam tv on my roku. Hope it works out bc I HATE Comcast. I cut HBO lost most of my channels and only saving $10 a month. Totally sucks🤬🤬🤬
Great advice to act as if you’ve cut the cord before you actually do it to see if it really will work for you. I think it will work for me but I’d hate to drop Comcast and realize soon thereafter that cord cutting isn’t for me and have to resign with Comcast.
Helpful video, I guess, and he is to be congratulated on the greatest number of "Hey"s in a 10 minute period.
Lol
HEY! You watched the video, didn't you? HEY?
Yeah, I rotate CBS All-Access in-between seasons of Star Trek (The new ones mind you, I watch the old ones via Netflix.)
When me & my dad cut the cord in November, We switched over to UA-cam TV & have been with it since. I do love the Unlimited DVR.
I’m a newbie to this train of thought. What is the least expensive option for watching Grey’s Anatomy, Nashville, The Doctors, and The Learning Channel? I have a Roku box (“player?”)
Done with you all..
Cut the cord about 4 months ago. After finding a few decent OTA antennas and converter boxes while thrifting, it was time. Between my Firestick (still need Comcast internet for this though) and those, as long as I get to watch M*A*S*H and Svengoolie on MeTV, I'm all set!
What does Comcast charge you for just internet G Ott?
I definitely agree with giving it a couple of weeks with cable before cutting the cord completely to get things working perfectly. My family was somewhat hostile with the idea at first, so having the cable tv available when things were not working correctly was important. Unfortunately we had to have some over the air channels not available with any live streaming service and it took 2 weeks to sort out the right antenna setup. I would just assume you will need a attic or roof antenna unless you live downtown. Sling with the integrated over the air tv gave us the closest cable like experience, but it would be hard to recommend to anyone who isn't really tech savy unless you have an expert set it up.
Im cutting the cord without the research, cable went on my bill almost 50 in less than a year
Good advise Thanks
Another thing you can do is stream from your laptop or your kids xbox or playstation 4 Until you figure out what streaming device you want to use. Our cable TV just shut down and we were ready to go without cable anyway. We were already subscribed to Netflix then we just added hulu. After using the computer and playstation for a week, we got a Fire stick and went Hulu live and we've been happy ever since.
Thanks for the video! I am testing out You tube tv and it seems to be a right fit so far. I like the idea of using FRNDLY for Hallmark during Christmas rollout of shows. Can you please give advise as to modem and routers as to which ones are best. Currently have AT&T service . thanks
Hello pretty Anne
Hello Anne , you’re looking so beautiful😁 how are you doing?
I spent over a month doing research. I made lists of what each service had and didn't have, to compare which ones had the channels I watch most. Then I decided what channel/shows I couldn't do without. Which is how I ended up with Sling, it had pretty much all the channels I watch, it just doesn't have Weather Channel and the only live local I get is Fox. NBC is an On Demand channel only. I could not do without the NFL Network and Directv Now, which was my first streaming service, dropped it just before the draft. It only took me a few hours to switch to Sling after that. Be sure you go back and check for changes to channel line ups, if you take more than a few days to research, you never know when they're going to make adjustments. Also, you need to take into account the cost of the add on packages that you might want. Is more DVR space worth $10 or more per month? Is that one or two channels in the add on worth whatever it costs? Or can you find them included on other services? Sling is very sneaky, they've separated NFL Network from ESPN. One is in the orange package and the other is blue package, if you want both you go from a $25 package to the $40, then you might need the extras for Redzone and ESPNews and ESPNU. That's another $10, so now you've doubled what you thought you'd be spending. They also charge you for the DVR, which sucks. Streaming services find ways to suck your wallet dry, too. So do your research.
I've got ESPN, Red Zone, NFL Network and every NFL game for $10 a month. All other subscription streaming services are a scam.
We run spectrum, but thinking of just using the spectrum app, instead of the actual cable channels, only problem is when your internet goes down you lose your connection
indoor Antenna as a back up
one big mistake is cutting cable tv yet not LOWERING you cable internet package. They are often bundled together and often you have speed which is overkill
Totally agreed. Many internet speeds they sell nowadays is the kind of speed most home users don't really need. 100 maps is what most people need. Anything above 200 is an overkill.
Thats not true, all you need minimum is 25- 50 mbs per second, if you cut your cable TV it won't be the same, they just tell you that to scare you. change to a different internet co. Unlimitted internet 25-50 is normally 80 to110 dollars.
@@STONE69_ Xfininty just doubled their speeds on the lowest tiers. I now get 50Mbps for only $46 a month. Can't beat that. I have no problems with multiple connections.
I recently cut the cord and went with ATT TV Now (I'm an ATT employee and get a great discount). I live in NYC and like that ATT TV Now has my local affiliates and the regional sports networks (YES, MSG). I run the ATT TV Now APP through my Roku and the only thing I miss from Cable is the Cable remote and being able to directly punch in Channel numbers versus scrollinig through the channel list on ATT TV Now with my Roku remote. I'm guessing there is probably a Universal remote that could solve this but I have not looked into it.
Thank you sir.
Agree on everything you said except for one thing - comparing streaming services is not apples-to-apples. I say this only because no two services offer the exact same channel lineups. As you stated, you have to make your choice based on the channels that you really want. This means that you really only have one, maybe two, services to choose from that have what you want unless you're willing to give up something. In the days before streaming, your only real choice was between cable and satellite and their channel lineups were pretty much identical and the only difference was the price, signal quality and service. To me, that was more of an "apples-to-apples" comparison.
There is one other difference between streaming and traditional cable/satellite. Of all the services that I've tried, none of them seems to allow you to fast-forward through commercials on their DVR's and/or on-demand content. I currently have Hulu w/ live TV and this feature (or lack thereof) has become more annoying as time has gone on especially considering the fact that I'm paying extra to be "commercial-free" but, as I discovered, this only applies to some content, not all. I'm currently researching some alternatives to see if anyone truly offers a commercial-free "live TV" experience but I haven't found any yet. If anyone knows any, please share. I heard that the streaming version of Spectrum does but I haven't confirmed that.
Of course, the actual live broadcast of live tv isn't commercial-free but I agree that the on-demand stuff should be commercial-free and yes, you should be able to fast forward through commercials when DVR'd. If a paid service does not allow for that then it isn't worth it to me. I just now signed up for the 3 week trial of UA-cam Tv and plan to DVR something to test it out. I'd be happy to update this thread and let you and others know how it went.
I tried the DVR and yes, you can FF through the commercials on stuff you record. As far as the On-Demand stuff like past episodes of network shows, you are stuck with ADS.......UNLESS you watch it on the PC w/ ad blocker.
Can you speak about the 1 terabyte monthly streaming limitation. 10 hours per day and your tapped out. Tips and tricks?
Gotta have unlimited.
@@J-Sizzle unlimited costs additional $50. that defeats the purpose of cordcutting
Ok then. My household uses more than 1TB a month. Whatever works for you
@@J-Sizzle its just that I never heard it discussed an any of their videos. We are here to learn and compare
Comcast? VPN?
Does air tv mini pause live tv and if so for how long?
The irony is that the UI in premium traditional cable boxes have the look and feel of streaming boxes. 😁 eg. Xfinity, Cox Contour, and AT&T TV
When you sign up forchannels where do yo go to see what they cost and how do you stop the channel
I get around 40 channels with my antenna, including all the major broadcast networks. Hulu is less than $10/month and has more new and old TV and movies than I can ever watch, including much of what I loved growing up. I get SlingTV during college football season. There are apps like Pluto and Cracked and others that provide more extra options if I should somehow dislike everything I already get. What mistakes can I make cutting the cord?
My cord cutting was fairly good. I did have some issues. I was on limited basic cable from Comcast and there internet. I was upset with their fees for a long time. It just makes no sense to pay for a broadcast tv fee when those were mainly the channels in my package. When the broadcast tv fee reached $18.75 and there were no customer retention promotions to keep me I canceled tv Service. The fees really make it not a good deal with Comcast.
Now I already owned a TiVo Romaio with lifetime service. The problem was I couldn't get most of the OTA channels with an indoor antenna. So I bought an RCA outdoor antenna. That expanded my reception but I was still not able to get one channel that had some programs I wanted. I had to spend $70 more to get a special hi-Vhf antenna to combine with the other antenna to receive the missing channel.
I wish I would have researched antennas more but sites like rabbit ears dot info have lots of info to digest about what you can receive and takes a bit the figure out what it all means.
I love that I still have the same dvr and user experience overall. Antenna has replaced all the live tv i watch. I still use Netflix and use Pluto tv app. I sometimes get Amazon prime for a month or so and watch a few shows there but mostly wait until I have a list of items Id like to order to make advantage of the shipping cost savings too .
I'm still on Comcast internet but have always had my own modem and router so no rental fees.
To all those who are thinking the video is "true", guess again. Cord cutting is NOT for the faint of heart. 1. No more skipping commercials or fast forwarding through commercials. A 43min show will take you an hour to view.
2. By the time you find everything you DO want and add up the cost of multiple subscriptions, Internet access and your device of choice you're damn close to cable prices but without the cable convenience.
3. With cable, you can watch pretty much any episode of any series OnDemand, not so with Firestick/Roku, etc. Again, unless you pay extra, most current run series shows you only 4-5 episodes and locks the most recent and any others further back than the 4 or 5 most recent. So, if you don't get to watching something for a month, you're going to miss out or be paying even more.
4. No consistency in menus or a single location to locate your favorites. Some "favorites" you can save to your front menu, some you can't. Some you can save within the "channel", some you can't. So, how do you know where or what is new, that you haven't seen? You have to go to each app separately, check each series and hope you can decipher what episodes you've seen and which are new to you. Takes me HOURS.
5. No DVR. So, unless you have an old VCR somewhere you can't record something you might want to save forever. In my case, I had a couple of episodes of long since cancelled series saved because they had friends costarring in them. Poof. Gone. A couple of my favorite movies, gone unless I buy and store DVD's. No, they are not available.
6. "Do your research". Prepare to have a very involved multi tab spreadsheet and hope your Excel skills are up to the task because listing "channels" from the various offerings "which also go by the name of channels is a task only the obsessive compulsive masochist will find amusing. Oh, and to add insult to injury, the various package channels (Hulu, Amazon, UA-cam etc.) are constantly adding and deleting things from their lineups so even if you have everything NOW, next month SURPRISE, now you don't. Its a never ending battle unless Cord Cutting is your life. Witness the number of channels that have daily content just covering the daily changes!
7. Saving money. Well, maybe. My cable bill was about $125/mo. including phone, Internet and cable TV. Subtract $35 for the box in the livingroom which was rarely if ever used and I'm at EXACTLY THE SAME COST and I still don't have all the things I watch nor the convenience of recording and OnDemand. So, is it worth it? Only if your use of TV is to have "something to watch" on occasion. If you have a variety of interests, follow a number of series, have limited time so skipping through commercials is the difference between sleep and watching all your favorites then cord cutting is NOT for you.
I hate it. Its a major pain in my ass. It eats up huge chunks of my time trying to find things and find which have unwatched episodes I need to view before they are gone. A better idea is to harangue your City Council to remove the cable monopoly in your area so consumers get the benefit of competition. Suddenly they prices will drop through the floor as companies compete for your business. A final point: cable promotional prices can usually be extended INDEFINITELY if you complain loud enough and through a couple successive managers.
1) Don't rush- do a trial run without turning off the services
2) Research your options sling, vue, etc and use the free trials before you cord cut. don't expect internet tv options to be just like your cable
3) Take time to evaluate the shows you still want to watch before you commit to an internet option
4) Watch out for fees and taxes associated with services
5) get recommendations from friends but take into consideration your own needs.
Do your own research.
Very Helpful. I have been stressing lately about the decision that my parents and I made after cutting the cord. My dad was listening to one of his friends and being my father , impatient, he bout Tv boxes but later on they turned out to be crappy a month later, we had already cut the cord .. I had plans on buying a TV stick , however , I was taking my time on doing my own research.. so this video lifted alot of stress off my shoulders. Now I know what to do.. Thank you!!
The blog and videos are outstanding and a lot of my television consumption is via streaming on my AppleTV. But as of now, I cannot be a cord cutter because there is no streaming service that offers my regional sports channels. As much as I would like to get rid of my satellite provider, I will not do so until there is a way to stream my local sports teams.
I think the biggest problems cutting the cord is getting a complete explanation of what you don't know in one resource like a single article. A lot of people who have cable may have home internet as well -- but guess what - there will be people who wont have a clue what they have because someone did the installation for them. Then there would be others who have cable but no home internet.. just saying do you research to those people, I would bet the response would be "research what????" I think you need an article on cord cutters to explain how to figure out if you have home internet, what type of devices you might need, what services you may need, and what apps would be similar to cable. An all in one article would be better than say do your research, and also better that reviewing comments and try to guess and piece together some sort of cord cutter solution. It may be possible there is already an article like this on cord cutters -- if so, the link should be in the description.
I hardly watch TV, using ota to watch local news every-now and then...I cut the cords since 2009.
You still need an internet connection, I only broke free from my cable provider on the TV part. Bill went from 267 down to 50 dollars. I have PC computers so I went with what I have. I HDMI the streaming from my computer to my LCD TV which I already have. I did free services at first such as Pluto TV, Tubi, Zumo and others to see how good streaming is - I still use them. I also first bought a indoor good antenna, a one time low cost, to get the local channels - I get 57 channels- worked great. You will never find one pay Stream service like cable TV so went with a couple that had the top 5 or so favorite channels I always watched and had good OD movie selection. I am still doing testing of some services to see which ones l like to stay with and keep my cost under 100 dollars.
Bear in mind, we can always cancel Streaming services anytime - no contracts. Also you have to see if your internet has a top DATA usage cap otherwise you may pay extra monthly costs for just the internet. My internet DATA cap is 2.5 TB per month. If you have allot of people using the computer or streaming in the house your DATA usage could be high per month. As long as you stay under the CAP, there will be no extra charges. You will get notifications if you get close to the CAP limit number. take care.
At end you could review the newest TV Antennas so we could decide which one and distance it can receive!
Check out the *"Antenna Man"* UA-cam channel. On the technical side of Antennas and TVs, he is an encyclopedia of knowledge. He has many videos explaining the different antenna types and which ones work in one scenario while other types won't. Less guesswork for you after watching his channel. I highly recommend him for OTA information.
Antenna man
Honestly I didn't pay over 65$ I think it's the quality of the cable you are using to connect? Mine are left over from Xfinity internet and DirecTV plus I saved female connectors and have had them for years, you never know what devices you need a longer plug or what! I really need a garage 🤣
the problem I had with cord-cutting was that Comcast almost double the price of Internet all I was saving was about $20 a month it made no sense to me and I was getting a lot less
Shop around and play DSL and cable against each other. Let them know what the other offered you and you will be surprised how often they match or beat it.
I did shop around but DSL is real slow around my area and it's not much less money anyway it's unreliable my neighbors have it and it keeps going out
Sounds like my issues and my unlimited internet has a cap of 1 terabyte and the cable company wanted more money for going over, so I decided to stick with the monopoly, can't wait for 5G so we can really cut the cable.
Cancel the internet for a day (use wireless carrier data), then re-sign up for internet on the promo rate. I call it the once a year dark blackout.
@@j215409 Thanks.
My site gives you set by set instructions to build your own antenna
I liked watching PLUTO TV when I 1st found out about it, but you get really tired of all the commercials, seem to have commercials every 5 minutes and it sometimes cuts out important parts of the movies or they have strange times to have commercials like in the middle of a car chase, even for their on demand its like that if you rewind the movie to see something you missed then you have to watch like 5 minutes of commercials
Man! I never had cable.. I barely got Internet last year..and just got UA-cam Tv,two weeks ago. So I never had a "cord to cut".. It's Awesome.
How do I get around Comcast Internet service. All you talk about needs an interne?
Try Hughesnet satellite internet, Mine gets installed Tuesday. If I move in a year I take it with me.
Get a cell service that gives you unlimited data. There are a couple out there that might be just the thing.
Unfortunately in these time the number one service that you have to have is internet and it has to be unlimited in order to be able to truly stream any apps or to use a streaming device properly so for some markets it could be CHEAPER to have a internet bundle (meaning internet and TV) in order to have unlimited internet services which really SUCKS......😔😔😔😔😔
You could have given us the list of the 5 things, then gone into detail. It turned out I didn't need all the exposition.
Keep that in mind!
I shopped most of the major streamers, Hulu, You Tube TV, Philo etc. After trial and error I found that Play Station Vue provides everything that I want and don't need any of the others. Total cost. $58/ mo. With spectrum I was spending $130. That's a savings of $864/year. I understand that's not for everyone. But I agree with trying out various streaming services. Might cost a bit more in the beginning but ultimately streaming WILL save you money. I no longer get upset over paying for a ton of cable channels I never watched but had to subscribe to in order to get the few I did want to watch. Never going back to cable.
All that yammering without disclosing how much your monthly internet bill costs you. That expense is absolutely part of setting any cord cutting budget unless you go entirely OTA via antennae.
Something missing is the local channels and live shows or special programs like Golden Globe, Oscars, Emmys, etc
Maria Gil over the air antenna
Hulu has most of the awards shows (Golden Globes and Oscars) now. Usually the next day.
Everyone should be warned that the FCC is in phase 8 of their repacking (changing TV channel frequencies) All of our local channels are in phase 8. The FCC will tell you, "just do a rescan" if a station drops out, but what people don't understand is that there are no tower crews available for months, so when the station changes their frequency as ordered by the FCC, they install an "interim" antenna at a lower level on their tower and then schedule the replacement of their top tower antenna, which could take 6 mo. This means MANY OTA stations are/will run on lower power for up to 6 months, until that tower crew can install put up their new tower antenna. If you leave 30 or 40 miles from the station, you could lose it completely for up to 6 months, until they go back to full power. The FCC repacking has been a disaster in my opinion, unless you live near the stations. Many have cut the cord and find because their favorite station was repacked, they will now have to wait 6 months before they can receive it again. Although I urge people to cut the cord, make sure your stations have already been repacked and that they are running full power again. If not, you may cut the cord only to find that your favorite station can't be received because they are running lower power and waiting for a tower crew!
Hulu with Live TV and all the add-on’s is the best. If they add the NFL Network and can get NFL Sunday Ticket, then it would be paradise.
sadly they are going up 10 bucks and if you want no adds it is going to be 70 a month
It’s $130.00 for me because I have all the add-on’s.
My advice would be that if you are going to make streaming your main source for TV then don't go cheap on the streaming player go ahead and spend a little more and get a Roku Ultra, Firestick 4K or even a Apple TV if you are a Apple fan
Great video!! I would add for sure.
Just going out and buying a whole bunch of stuff. IE antenna, Roku or Mibox etc. Really figure out the Correct antenna for your area. And do more research on the box you would like.
Can you comment on best antenna for local channel: especially if hard to do outside
Inside antenna will only pick up about 25-30 miles at best. For inside - buy an omni-directional indoor/outdoor GOOD QUALITY antenna, and set it in a window facing the nearest antenna tower cluster. DO NOT get a cheap, flat antenna that stick on the glass.
I think something else most people fail to consider about cord cutting is email.
If you're using your ISP email, and not something online like gmail, you will lose access to that email once you cancel. Many web sites you are a member of will require you to send a verification email to BOTH email addresses to change your email. So take care of this LONG before you lose your original ISP service.
Sum Dood its always good to have different emails 3 minimum.
Lets face it...who the heck needs 500 or even 100 channels, especially if they are nothing but reruns of reruns these days. ..and with sponsers asking for more money, the ads are more increasing...i count 8 ads, one after another before the next segment is shown. A typical one hour show has about a total of 13 minutes of ads...and for this one has to pay the prices that the cable companys ask for. They even charge for your local channels, even though you can get those free via antenna, especially in the big cities.
I had 500 channels and found that I only watched 12 local channels. With an Antenna I get all my local channels plus have a firestick and watch movies for free.
"Cutting the cord" is NOT expensive. I spent $700 for EVERYTHING I needed; a one-time-expense:
1. large outdoor antenna = $200
2. pre-amp - $65
3. 100' coax = $20
4. powered 4-way splitter = $35
5. 4-channel DVR - $230
6. 2 high-speed desktop switches = $30
7. 3 4K Fire Sticks = $75
7. extra 9' mast = $30
8. LTE filter = $15
My cable TV bill was about $130/mo. I get 144 channels OTA (70 in English). I have added PHILO TV app to add the balance of channels I want @$20/mo. So, after less than 7 months, I'm saving $110 a month. So, I just put all of the items on a separate credit card and paid $110 a month on that card. It was a new card, so I had no interest for the first 6 months. That's NOT expensive. That IS a GREAT savings. Just saying...
This is exactly what i want!!!! One and done expense!!!! Thank GOD for the info and thank you for sharing it!!!!!!
Why do you need all those items? Just learning to use a Roku stick & haven't cut Cable yet, & reading thru comments to pick up info/tips, etc., but you just got me intimidated with this list of items! 4-way splitter? 9' mast? LTE filter? Please elaborate. . . .
Yep, great advice! I'm hoping that eventually someone will just have a list of channels and you pick what you want without adding stuff you never watch. Think that will ever happen? Pay per channel?
That's never going to happen because the only way networks will strike a deal with a provider is if that provider offers all of their networks in a package. The closet thing we will have for that are services like Disney+ or the one NBC is coming out with. What you might start seeing is more parent networks coming out with streaming services that incorporate all of their channels.
I can see networks putting new content on for a season or two. Successful ones move behind the streaming paywall, bad ones get canceled and the so-so ones get a third season, etc. Or worse yet, not paying for the channel but paying for the content. EVERYTHING is pay-per-view.
Check out Philo for $20/mo
We like it
They have that already but its expensive 6.99 to 29.99 each depending on the channel, all you need is a streaming device and download from their sites example Paramount APP
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From what I see, biggest cord cutting mistake is just signing up for other paid services. All you did was rob Peter to pay Paul. If your true cord cutting, you basically don't need to pay for anything other than internet service. The amount of free content out there is absurd. Whats great is you can curate your content exactly how you want it. Personally, I find myself watching free youtube. Tons of diversity, its in shorter time frame (doesn't eat up all of my time). But I also access a huge free source of content at Library for DVD & TV Shows. You can even get apps like Kanopy & Hoola that connect to your local library for 10 free movies/tv shows month each. My library carries both Kanopy & Hoopla so that's 20 free movies a month. Also, don't miss out on high quality uncompressed signal from indoor antenna.
This is a mindset I don't agree with within the cord cutting community, cutting the cord doesn't mean you don't spend on anything other than internet. To me it's cutting out traditional cable for a more economical solution, often one with more value. I'd advise people to first sit down and determine what they really want to watch on a regular basis, secondly get a good antenna and see how much of what you want to watch is available OTA, then you can research and determine which streaming services are right for you. For almost everyone you can save a good amount of money cutting the cord if you do your research and plan well (I'm saving over $100/mth and have a ton of stuff I can watch).
Is there a streaming service that has an option that offers more movies or other programs at a lower cost without sports. I never watch sports and I have to pay the cable company $24 a month for sports I don't watch, that's right there is a sports surcharge that everyone has to pay and my $1 a month digital adapters are now $7.99 each for my other three TVs. So I want to cut the cord for TV shows but I have to keep cable for the internet. Any advice?
Well lost most of the list on home screen how do I get them back pleazzz
I am not sure it has taken me awhile to figure some of this out. You have to add them back on one at a time. Take a good look at your menu or call customer service. Sorry I am not much help
I am at the point of realizing I watch 2 stations on Dish. History and Discovery. I put up an outdoor antenna getting 44 channels. The DVR on Dish is nice to skip those darn commercials. I put a amazon fire box on TV along with Apple TV. I had Dish since 1993 when I had to buy the equipment. Canceled local channels from dish and still 100 bucks a month. Years ago 100 bucks got all the movie packages.
I agree on not rushing. Only thing I will miss is I have a 2 TB segate external hard drive on the Dish Rec that has lots of great movies to watch when I in the mood for a movie.
I am stuck with ATT 3.5mbs DSL for $55 a month. Lucky for me I bought a Roku quad and it will stream so I got rid of Direct TV $138 a month. I started out with CBS $9.99 and added sling. Then I got the deal for Hulu for $2.99 for 6 months (not live) don’t think I need live. I will drop sling soon. Looking into Hotspots for streaming data but it is confusing as all heck.
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I rarely watch anything on cable anymore, but I do use Hulu and Pluto TV. I did like UA-cam TV.
What do you mean...did like?
Joseph F Arnold grammar error.
I like UA-cam TV.
Hey cord cutter can you talk little bit abt internet speeds and the fee the service providers are adding if you drop the live tv and just use them for the internet service
You need a minimum 25 gb per second unlimited.
I am really confused on how it saves you money. If internet only costs lik 50-75 an month and youtube TV costs 65 a month..that is close to what i'm already paying for cable and internet. Can I hook up my tv via the antenna and get local channels then just add any subscriptions i need ?
What if I don’t have a “smart tv”, the only reason I ever saw these these other services was through my cable box?
If you don't have a smart tv then you will need to get a streaming stick like a google Chromecast, Roku, amazon fire tv stick, or apple tv. Or you can just get a HDMI cord and then play something on a laptop then if you connect the HDMI cord from a laptop to the tv you will be able to watch whatever is on your laptop on your tv.
I had Direct TV last week for $183.00 per month. When I told Direct TV I was going to cancel, they offered a $5.00 discount for 12 months, what an insult. Cutting the cord has been a learning experience. 6 friends and family members cut the cord in the last 60 days.
After being a “long time loyal customer” of AT &T they could only offer a $10 increase in my bill! I said “goodbye” and I’m getting my internet from T mobile for $50 a month. Instead of paying $150 a month.
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LOL Maybe I did it right by accident! Just moved into apt- nothing set up. I ordered cheap Internet ($10) Hulu has a trial at 5.99 a month for1 year. CBS Live All Access is 5.99 a month and Im already a Amazon Prime client.
I only miss the channel schedule. But Im new, I'll learn!
been trying for 2 years to watch tv through my computer all i ever get is an arrow going round used to get net flix but now it is worthless too all i ever hear is "well it should work"
Who is your internet provider?
Sounds like you don't have enough internet speed.