[Neighbors] Comcast TV Cable

[RamDas Singh Khalsa]

I have an indoor HDTV antenna, but use it as backup in case the Internet
goes down.  The big reason I prefer YouTube TV (or Fubo TV) is that they
are the only streaming services with ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox.  I can watch
those channels with my antenna but I cannot record any programs on those
networks that way.  I prefer having the option to record.

On Fri, Oct 30, 2020 at 6:09 PM Mark McCart <mark.mccart at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Someone with more knowledge than me about the state of TV these days
> suggested getting an antenna for local channels and a roku for anything
> else.
>
> Got $20 rabbit ears for the local channels from Target.  Works great.  Got
> all the locals, plus a bunch of junk channels.  Reminds me of the
> Springsteen song "57 Channels and Nothing On" -- but I can work around
> that.
>
> Also got a roku, but haven't set it up yet.  We only watch about 6-7 cable
> channels -- generally speaking, they are AMC, CNN, Comedy Central, ESPN,
> Freeform, Hallmark, and HGTV.
>
> Here's what I think I know so far after spending a few hours yesterday
> surfing the net.  Anyone with better technical knowledge, please feel free
> to correct me.
>
> To get streaming services, you need a smart TV (for internet wifi
> access).  Our 12 year old TV (as with most old ones) is a dumb TV, but does
> have a USB port.
>
> Roku plugs into the USB port, thereby giving internet wifi access.  The
> (as of yet uninstalled) roku I bought on sale at Target for $28 has a
> regular price of $40.
>
> Roku's FAQ page lists several services which provide the actual content --
> fubo, hulu, Philo, Sling, and YouTube TV.  From looking at their websites
> (some helpful, some pathetic unless you agree to sign up), Sling seems to
> be the best deal. Two options -- blue and orange, both $30/month with
> slightly different packages of channels.  You can add other packages of
> channels for an additional $5/month.
>
> So, it looks like for a $60 upfront cost for antennal and roku stick, then
> $35/month, I can get what I want to watch vs paying $100+ a month for
> DirecTV.  No wonder cable and satellite companies are losing customers in
> droves.
>
> On Friday, October 30, 2020, 04:01:41 PM MST, RamDas Singh Khalsa via
> Neighbors_nobhill-nm <neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
>
>
> I dropped cable many years ago and went to satellite.  But the prices kept
> going up and up. Now I subscribe to YouTube TV which streams via my
> Internet connection.  Its prices increased some.  It costs around $65 per
> month.  It includes ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox plus many sports and other
> networks.  It includes unlimited free DVR service.  All you need is an
> Internet connection and either a smart TV or a device like Roku Express.
> With the same YouTube TV account you can also enjoy programs on your
> smartphone, your computer and your iPad.  I realize Comcast tends to have
> every channel possible, but I have my favorites, and they are on YouTube
> TV.  You can go to https://tv.youtube.com/ to check their lineup and
> offers.
>
> On Fri, Oct 30, 2020 at 4:38 PM JRB via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
> neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
>
> Hello All:  It appears that Comcast TV Cable has deleted channel 149
> (MPLEX) from my basic plan.  No reduction in monthly price, of course, just
> less product at the same cost.  Anyone else with Comcast basic plan TV
> cable experienced this same thing?  I am so sick of Comcast but I can't
> find an alternative.  Suggestions?  State well and buckle-up.  There is
> some rough air ahead of us with the election and virus.
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