Cord cutting update

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What I have now is Spectrum internet $60/m and Youtube tv $40/m using Roku.
It's been 2 weeks and I have not yet had any withdrawal symptoms. Still getting used to the remote and Roku methods. I am having some delays which may be my older router. I really didn't get a higher end router because I never intended to livestream when I got it and went direct to my computer with Ethernet.

Youtube Tv works well. It has unlimited cloud dvr and will allow 5 other users in the house each with their own dvr and sign in. Had no issues at all watching SX Saturday. It has Golf channel and CNBC which are mandatory but no C_SPAN. It also has 3 comedy channels Fox, CNN and MSNBC.

I have been an Amazon Prime member for years just to save shipping costs so the movie and music channels are kind of free. Linking was dead simple. Roku makes all that pretty easy. Will be bingeing on Deadwood soon.

I have local antenna also but don't really use it because Youtube has the local stations I want. Looking forward to the Masters this week.
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XXVoid MainXX
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4/8/2019 1:18pm
I don't miss my DirecTV one bit. Especially when the storms rolled through last night and my YouTube TV didn't even flinch. Smile
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4/8/2019 2:56pm
Been a cord cutter for 4+ years now. I use PlayStation VUE but Youtube Tv and Sling and other options too. I will never go back to DirecTV.

I'm not a fan of Roku. I use Amazon Fire TV boxes/sticks only. However, Roku is fine to use too. You can get some amazing deals at Costco right now with Roku built into the TV. I have a few TV's with Fire TV built into it (Toshiba) and like them.

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4/8/2019 4:04pm
We cut the cord and also did only the Vue, we watch maybe a few hours a week of TV live. I haven't turned the TV on this 28days of being at work so I could care less. Now I just need to find a workaround for the FireTv to be able to dial into VPN when I'm traveling abroad. We have one at our place in the Dominican but it will not work properly for us to be able to stream what we want.
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4/8/2019 8:06pm
I ditched Directv back in December and wish I’d done it years ago. I’m saving over $100/mo and have more to watch. The only thing I miss is having all content available on one format and the guide.

The Shop

4/9/2019 6:41pm
Cable companies are offering stream packages now. Some might be cheaper and work out better.

Like spectrum offers internet 45.99/mo. Then for 12 months you can get 24.99 stream package. All local channels and pick 10 additional that you want.....
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4/10/2019 12:08am
Spectrum and DirecTV have both pissed me off so much with their price creep over the years that they would be the last ones I get my streaming service from. I want one price and I want it to stay there.
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4/10/2019 2:58am
I have a feeling that the streaming prices will continue to creep as more people switch over. Netflix is already talking about another increase.
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I dropped Netflix the first time they raised their price.
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4/10/2019 5:51pm Edited Date/Time 4/10/2019 6:12pm
Jesus fucking Christ. Talk about timing!! Just got an email:

Hi there,
We built YouTube TV to bring you a live TV service with the content you want through a reimagined TV experience.
Effective today, April 10, 2019, YouTube TV includes channels from Discovery Inc. All members will now have access to Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, and MotorTrend. In addition, EPIX is now available for an additional charge. Finally, we’ll be including the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) later this year.
To keep bringing you the best service possible, we are also updating our membership pricing. The price for new and existing members will be $49.99/month. The price for new and existing members billed through Apple will be $54.99/month. Your core plan price will change to $49.99 on May 24, 2019, based on your latest billing information. To check on the status of your account, please go to your Settings > Membership screen for updated information.
The updated pricing will continue to include DVR with unlimited storage space, up to 6 accounts per household, and 3 concurrent streams. No additional fees are required for broadcast, HD, set-top box, or DVR.
You can find more information in the Help Center and blog post.
Thank you for being a part of YouTube TV!
The YouTube TV Team


I'm sure my comments won't actually get approved but I protested:


https://youtube.googleblog.com/2019/04/updates-to-youtube-tv-more-conte…
reded
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4/10/2019 7:56pm
Is this where I get to say “holeshot!?”
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borg
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4/11/2019 2:04pm
I got the notice too. Starting to look like cable.
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4/11/2019 5:30pm
I’ve been following this thread and was curious what the replies might be after I saw the price increase announcement yesterday. All the services are the same and will keep raising prices. I am moving soon and was only planning on getting internet service and then finding a streaming provider.
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