Cord Cutters

[GemParty]

I’m thinking of a combination of high speed internet, a Roku, YouTube Tv, Philos, & Netflix to kill the cable bill. Viewing their channels they’re missing SNY, YES, & NESN. How do I get those?

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Many IPTV streaming packages have most of the sports channels - All for a fraction of the cost of the solutions offered in previous posts.

Possibly, yet even with respected paid security-protection, prospective malware, spyware, virus, etc risks are potentially complementary with many (most?) IPTV services. No?

 

[ScottBonz]

Hulu guy now but might switch over to YouTube

1. Youtube has NESN and YES doesn't. Starting to see some more UCONN stuff on NESN as of late.

2. New Package deal per month with Disney+ with ESPN+ and HULU with Ads for 11.99 per month which is essentially what it costs to for Disney+ and ESPN+. As of right now, there is no package deal with Hulu Live.

Figured switch to YouTubeTV gets me the same end results for same price with NESN and more streams. Hulu also only lets you switch you IP 3x. They gave me a hard time when I changed ISPs.

I get 150 mb/s for 50 bucks (flat with taxes, zero fees) through GoNetSpeed. Anyone in Hartford/West Hartford Hamden/New Haven should check this guys out. Only service interruption for a year so far and that was because of a down limb that took down a line. I called on Thursday Night before leaving for VT and the line was up by Saturday.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I’m doing a free trial of Hulu live, and it’s been pretty buggy on day 1. The Iowa/Wisconsin game has frozen up a few times, and I’ve had to reboot the tv a few times. It’s not off to a good start.

I’m streaming via 200 mbs WiFi on a new LG smart tv.

Edit: The tv seems to be disconnecting from WiFi occasionally. Still annoying.

Hulu was first steaming service I tried and pixilating and freezing were what drove me away. That was 2 years ago.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Most games will not be on national television. You will need to use the ESPN app. It was on the app last night but the 1st half was having technical difficulties. I was able to watch the 2nd half without any issue. I have YoutubeTV and live in Indiana and will be able to watch most, if not all, games this year using the ESPN app.

You Tube TV is great for UConn because of ESPN suite and CBSSN.

And you can use your You Tube TV login to access ESPN app.
I'm in Florida and rarely miss a UConn game.

 

[Chin Diesel]

After doing some research, these LG TVs can be finicky with their settings and WiFi. It seems to be doing ok now after adjusting some things. Another annoying thing is LG doesn’t have HBO Now. I got a Samsung at the same time last feb for the basement and it’s worked flawlessly.

What do you guys use for remotes? The biggest disadvantage I see with Hulu is the menus are nowhere near as intuitive as xfinity, particularly with the factory tv remote.

I use the Roku remote on LG TV for all my streaming services.

Only time I need LG remote is to switch from Roku to OTA channels.

 

[Waquoit]

Youtube TV has these but you will either have SNY and YES, if you are in the NY metro area or NESN, if you are in New England.

FWIW, I live in the central-CT area, signed up today and get NESN, NBC Sports Boston, and SNY. I thought YES but don't see it. I don't want to give my exact town because I'm kind of afraid of Chief.

 

[minidarren]

Just bought two Roku Stream+ stick things to replace the boxes that Comcast is charging me $7 a month each for. My ROI is about 7 months. I may replace one of my X1 client boxes which I think is like $15 a month there, much better ROI. So far so good on the Roku stick thingy.

 

[ScottBonz]

Just bought two Roku Stream+ stick things to replace the boxes that Comcast is charging me $7 a month each for. My ROI is about 7 months. I may replace one of my X1 client boxes which I think is like $15 a month there, much better ROI. So far so good on the Roku stick thingy.

i have the google mesh wireless nodes.
I have two of the nodes next to my main television and run Ethernet cable from the nodes to the amazon fire tvs. No issues steaming with Hulu.

 

[Minicoop69]

i have the google mesh wireless nodes.
I have two of the nodes next to my main television and run Ethernet cable from the nodes to the amazon fire tvs. No issues steaming with Hulu.

With the mesh WiFi from Google, the nodes have an Ethernet out?

 

[minidarren]

With the mesh WiFi from Google, the nodes have an Ethernet out?

I have the Google Wifi too. Each device has an ethernet port. I use one port for my Wink Hub.

 

[GemParty]

I started the thread and I’m pleased to see 17 pages of helping one another.

I made the leap and live in Central CT. We don’t miss cable. We got two Rokus and our own equipment. YouTubeTV. Prime. Netflix. Philos. Will probably get Disney+. Can add on HBO or Showtime as needed a month here or there.

We have locals, & YES, NESN, SNY. NBATV. NBCSports Boston. ESPNU. FS1, 2. MLB Network. SEC. BTN. ACCN. CBS sports.

My internet’s not terribly fast. Works smooth. Multiple TVs, phones. iPad. Xbox play.

 

[KembaStepback]

Live in Central CT. We don’t miss cable. YouTubeTV. Prime. Netflix. Philos. Will probably get Disney+. Can add on HBO or Showtime as needed a month here or there.

We have locals, & YES, NESN, SNY. NBATV. NBCSports Boston. ESPNU. FS1, 2. MLB Network. SEC. BTN. ACCN. CBS sports.

My internet’s not terribly fast. Works smooth. Multiple TVs, phones. iPad. Xbox play.

Playstation Vue is sunsetting January 31st. I'm in the market for a new streaming service. YoutubeTV is one of the options but the lack of NFL Network and Redzone are a problem.

This brings me to FuboTV. Anyone have this? I'd miss the Disney channels (my daughter is very young ) but I'd get Nickelodeon so it's basically a wash. And I'd get Disney+. I'd miss ABC but it has everything else. Would love some first hand reviews.

 

[tentoes4rings]

Just bought two Roku Stream+ stick things to replace the boxes that Comcast is charging me $7 a month each for. My ROI is about 7 months. I may replace one of my X1 client boxes which I think is like $15 a month there, much better ROI. So far so good on the Roku stick thingy.

I think you have the right formula. Get internet and content from cable company but run Rokus in place of additional cable boxes.

 

[ZenConn]

I've been trying out locast.org and it works well for me for local channels. I get only FOX in my area and ABC/NBC is fuzzy and not getting CBS at all with any of the indoor antennas that I've tried.

The locast app I've used used to freeze up and I read that it freezes when it asks for a donation. I gave it a shot for $5 and it doesn't freeze up on me anymore. Actually watching the Dallas/Vikes game right now from locast.org. I might have to pair this with Sling.

 

[GemParty]

Hoping to ditch Cox internet soon. GoNet is happening cheaper in Weha. Surrounding towns next after proof of concept is complete. My friend owns LeBlanc Tech Services.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I've been trying out locast.org and it works well for me for local channels. I get only FOX in my area and ABC/NBC is fuzzy and not getting CBS at all with any of the indoor antennas that I've tried.

The locast app I've used used to freeze up and I read that it freezes when it asks for a donation. I gave it a shot for $5 and it doesn't freeze up on me anymore. Actually watching the Dallas/Vikes game right now from locast.org. I might have to pair this with Sling.

The local stations on You Tube TV is what put it over the top for me. Where I live in Florida I only get the ABC station over the air with a constant good feed. Even using all the techniques for indoor antennas, I do not get Fox at all. CBS and NBC can pixilate and freeze for me. With You Tube TV all four networks are part of the package.

 

[Rico444]

Playstation Vue is sunsetting January 31st. I'm in the market for a new streaming service. YoutubeTV is one of the options but the lack of NFL Network and Redzone are a problem.

This brings me to FuboTV. Anyone have this? I'd miss the Disney channels (my daughter is very young ) but I'd get Nickelodeon so it's basically a wash. And I'd get Disney+. I'd miss ABC but it has everything else. Would love some first hand reviews.

The only problem with Fubo is no ESPNs.

I'm in the same boat as you, I love Red Zone and would love to be able to keep it, but none of these streaming bundles have all of the sports channels that I want like PS Vue has (had).

 

[Minicoop69]

The only problem with Fubo is no ESPNs.

I'm in the same boat as you, I love Red Zone and would love to be able to keep it, but none of these streaming bundles have all of the sports channels that I want like PS Vue has (had).

I think that once the college basketball season is over, I might give PhiloTV a chance. Its $20 for most of the channels I get with YoutubeTV, but without any sports channels whatsoever. It also has a DVR.

 

[GemParty]

If YouTube capitalizes on Vue shutting down, they should grab NFL stuff.

 

[ZenConn]

The local stations on You Tube TV is what put it over the top for me. Where I live in Florida I only get the ABC station over the air with a constant good feed. Even using all the techniques for indoor antennas, I do not get Fox at all. CBS and NBC can pixilate and freeze for me. With You Tube TV all four networks are part of the package.

I guess it's a YMMV on this one. Have you tried locast.org?

I'm probably not going to go for You Tube TV since it's $50 a month. I cut the cord to save $50-$60 a month anyways. I'll probably get ESPN+for the UCONN games in addition to Sling TV.

 

[auror]

I guess it's a YMMV on this one. Have you tried locast.org?

I'm probably not going to go for You Tube TV since it's $50 a month. I cut the cord to save $50-$60 a month anyways. I'll probably get ESPN+for the UCONN games in addition to Sling TV.

Which UConn games will be on ESPN+? Someone can correct me, but I don't think any? You don't get the ESPN3 games with ESPN+, you need a normal ESPN package cable/streaming subscription to get those.

 

[KembaStepback]

The only problem with Fubo is no ESPNs.

I'm in the same boat as you, I love Red Zone and would love to be able to keep it, but none of these streaming bundles have all of the sports channels that I want like PS Vue has (had).

Wow how did I overlook that!? Not that I watch ESPN very much outside of UConn games.

I suppose there is always a way to stream redzone on reddit somewhere...

 

[ZenConn]

Which UConn games will be on ESPN+? Someone can correct me, but I don't think any? You don't get the ESPN3 games with ESPN+, you need a normal ESPN package cable/streaming subscription to get those.

If the games are on ESPN+, I'll get it but if not I'm going to stream it from reddit . I'm going to subscribe to ESPN+ for the other programming.

 

[noeynox]

Playstation Vue is sunsetting January 31st. I'm in the market for a new streaming service. YoutubeTV is one of the options but the lack of NFL Network and Redzone are a problem.

This brings me to FuboTV. Anyone have this? I'd miss the Disney channels (my daughter is very young ) but I'd get Nickelodeon so it's basically a wash. And I'd get Disney+. I'd miss ABC but it has everything else. Would love some first hand reviews.

I get 38 channels with an outdoor antenna. Some PBS repeats. Great way to get all your local channels. Fubo is missing too much for me especially the ESPN networks

 

[minidarren]

Hoping to ditch Cox internet soon. GoNet is happening cheaper in Weha. Surrounding towns next after proof of concept is complete. My friend owns LeBlanc Tech Services.

Ever stop to wonder why Google and others announce they are gonna do something with FTTH, but never follow through or shut down soon after starting?

 

[Waquoit]

Just confirmed we can record Jeopardy. That would have been a deal breaker for the roommate.

 

[ScottBonz]

With the mesh WiFi from Google, the nodes have an Ethernet out?

Yep. Primary reason I bought them.

 

[Okafour rings]

Just checked with YouTube TV and they don't carry local PBS channels!?! I'm sure the subscription charge for them is little or non-existent. Those stations are a must-have for us. Does anyone know of an alternative?

 

[Minicoop69]

Just checked with YouTube TV and they don't carry local PBS channels!?! I'm sure the subscription charge for them is little or non-existent. Those stations are a must-have for us. Does anyone know of an alternative?

YoutubeTV was supposed to start carrying PBS channels a couple of weeks ago. They had something happen and are postponing adding them right now. They are working on it from what I have read.

 

[8893]

Just bought two Roku Stream+ stick things to replace the boxes that Comcast is charging me $7 a month each for. My ROI is about 7 months. I may replace one of my X1 client boxes which I think is like $15 a month there, much better ROI. So far so good on the Roku stick thingy.

We just did the same. We're keeping only one X1 box and DVR on the main TV and doing the Comcast streaming beta app on Roku for all the rest. Saving $37 per month from that swap alone, plus they knocked our overall bill down another $13 per month because we got some new deal with the same channels. So now we're saving $600 a year.