OT -Getting rid of cable

[Zenara25]

I can't get PBS, FOX, The CW or CBS So that's why I use PS Vue. NBC and ABC aren't perfect reception but tolerable. I get ION, SHOP, QVC, HSN. Funny how the shopping channels come in great

The CW is actually free on their own website or app. So it's not included in PS Vue. You do have to watch commercials though.

[Carol K]

That IS funny. I used to have a terrible problem with CBS, which is the channel I record the most. It was because it was the only network in Chicago on a VHS channel. But now they've created a UHS channel for CBS, so that problem is resolved. I used to use Chromecast to watch CBS most of the time and now I mainly use it for BeMax workouts.

[pfhanna]

Didn't read thru this entire thread but has anyone tried youtube TV??? Thanks, Pam

[antbuko]

Originally Posted by pfhanna

Didn't read thru this entire thread but has anyone tried youtube TV??? Thanks, Pam

I have purchased content from Google and it is available both in the Play Movies app as well as in the Youtube app. It's the same content that you can purchase from Amazon or other providers. I have not tried any of Google's original content.

[ellaenchanted]

Originally Posted by Sissy B

Cable internet is my best option where I live right now so I have no plans to get rid of that, but the main reason I haven't gotten rid of cable TV is that I can't figure out how to access the sports channels without it. We are big college football fans and you have to have a cable subscription for WatchESPN. You can't access it otherwise. We do have a ROKU for Netflix and we all love it.

This is why my husband won't get rid of it. College football and European soccer. It's his thing and he doesn't really spend on any other hobbies so I just live with.

For myself, I could easily do without cable TV and haven't had a landline since 2003. I would pay for internet service though because I like fast, reliable service.

[Carol K]

I know more than one person who would be willing to get rid of cable TV, except for sports. Fortunately, my husband and I don't watch sports.

[Sissy B]

Originally Posted by Carol K

I know more than one person who would be willing to get rid of cable TV, except for sports. Fortunately, my husband and I don't watch sports.

Sometimes it's the only thing we watch.

[Izzy]

It is the only thing I watch. It's the only reason why I keep cable. I have been following this thread hoping someone would share how I can watch sports and not have cable.

[hdw]

Originally Posted by Carol K

I know more than one person who would be willing to get rid of cable TV, except for sports. Fortunately, my husband and I don't watch sports.

DH and DS watch a lot of sports. SlingTV has all ESPNs (and SECTV...)