Charter just upped my bill by $30 a month. I am at $203 just with their basic tv package and internet. Internet definitely slows down if we have three or four devices going at once.
I am seriously considering cutting the cord and getting Hulu + Live or YouTubeTV. Any recommendations as to what’s better? I obviously want to make sure I have access to UConn basketball games. Other channels I need are standard- local newscasts, HGTV, Bravo and the like. Would be nice to have HBO or another premium but if it’s substantially more no thank you.
I’m concerned that when I do drop Spectrum they will find a way to increase my internet rate which coupled with a new streaming service (which I believe are priced mid $60s per month) I’ll be back to where I am now.
I threatened to drop charter a few times, said the price increases are not sustainable. The advice they gave me was to cancel the last day of my bill cycle cause I’ll be charged the whole month anyway. They aren’t budging - neither am I. I’m done with them.
I have switched back and forth from YTTV and Hulu Live TV. I would prefer not to switch but the beauty of these live streaming services no yearly or otherwise contracts, move back and forth between them without missing a beat. My preference of the two is YTTV, (when I switch/cancel from one to other usually when there's a price increase, dropped channels...latest when Disney channels were dropped, but back again). When one is cheaper than other, it's matter of time before other also increases at same price or higher (Hulu TV now). For me, I always go back to YTTV, I like their Channel guide/Interface much better than Hulu TV guide....maybe I'm just used to YTTV guide since I have had it longer.
You may be correct as far as Internet price only from Spectrum may be higher, I found this to be true when I dropped Comcast 3-4 years ago and went to YTTV. My internet just went up again close to $100 ($98+ for 250Mbps). I believe I can go to lower download but it may only save $10/month....by the way, I own my own Modem/Gateway, don't pay rental fee. My area also has Frontier but available download speeds only 25Mbps....I thought dial up was long gone.
Looking forward to the day I completely cut the cord from Comcast, just need a better internet service to come along.
Both pretty much have the same channels/sports networks...both have SNY (if you're a Husky Women's fan) and all necessary ESPN family networks of channels). YTTV has unlimited DVR storage but I believe for one year, older ones will drop off. I want to say Hulu TV maybe 50 hours...don't quote me on this. The link below will help you as far as what channels they carry and current prices.
Look over to see what both have to offer. to see what channels you will get in your area go to their homepage and find the area to add your zip code. If one or both are giving free trial, sign up and try them out. Even if you do sign up for up, as I mentioned you can cancel, it will still be active for the month and go to other. Find the one that's right for you and channels they both provide. I will say both do carry HGTV and Bravo. YTTV HBO is extra.
Good luck,
Our YouTube TV review has everything you need to get started streaming, including prices, plans, channels, add-ons, devices, and more.
www.cabletv.com
Switch from cable. Get Hulu (With Ads) + Live TV, now with Disney+ (With Ads) and ESPN+ (With Ads). Stream Live TV channels, shows, news & sports online.
www.hulu.com
