Cable TV

Inferno · 08-05-2010, 10:00 AM

Who doesnt have cable TV? I am considering getting rid of the service. A few months ago, my bill was @ $110, for BASIC cable(no DVR or premium channels) and medium speed internet. Pissed me off, so I called and threatend to cancel.
My bill now is $79 a month, but I still want to cancel, I really dont watch TV except for a few shows that I can get off netflix/hulu/youtube.
$30 a month At&t DSL and $13 a month netflix and maybe blockbuster is better that $80 bucks a month for cable internet.
Anyone do this?

Trip · 08-05-2010, 10:04 AM

dsl and dish network

thought about going to directv, they got a better HD lineup for me, but they are more expensive and they don't seem to list any dual tuner boxes on their site like dish. I get off much cheaper by only having two dual tuner boxes instead of paying for four singles.

shmike · 08-05-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Inferno

Who doesnt have cable TV? I am considering getting rid of the service. A few months ago, my bill was @ $110, for BASIC cable(no DVR or premium channels) and medium speed internet. Pissed me off, so I called and threatend to cancel.
My bill now is $79 a month, but I still want to cancel, I really dont watch TV except for a few shows that I can get off netflix/hulu/youtube.
$30 a month At&t DSL and $13 a month netflix and maybe blockbuster is better that $80 bucks a month for cable internet.
Anyone do this?

I have considered it but haven't done it yet. The wife watches more TV than I do.

I'm paying less than $90 (with taxes) for cable (HD/DVR) and internet.

Mudpuppy · 08-05-2010, 10:56 AM

i had satellite for many years and it was great.. fuck all that shit about rain fade its bullshit.. but i live in a competitive market and cable offers best deal right now.. if it wasn't for the wife and kids i would have no tv just a ps3 for games and movies.. i feel its a complete waste of money..

LeeNetworX · 08-05-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

i had satellite for many years and it was great.. fuck all that shit about rain fade its bullshit..

Really? Because my signal disappears every time we get even a light rain. The receiver is reporting ~93 for signal strength for all sats.

Trip · 08-05-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

Really? Because my signal disappears every time we get even a light rain. The receiver is reporting ~93 for signal strength for all sats.

Sounds like you might have an issue somewhere, it takes a fuckin tornado to take out my signal

shmike · 08-05-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

Really? Because my signal disappears every time we get even a light rain. The receiver is reporting ~93 for signal strength for all sats.

douchebag has been known to reduce reception.

You've been using it for years without even knowing it.

LeeNetworX · 08-05-2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by shmike

douchebag has been known to reduce reception.

You've been using it for years without even knowing it.

njchopper87 · 08-05-2010, 01:49 PM

The only reason we still have cable through Time Warner is the internet. Otherwise we'd have jumped ship long ago. DSL sucks. Dc every 10 mins no thanks..

Trip · 08-05-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by njchopper87

DSL sucks. Dc every 10 mins no thanks..

Really, mine never disconnects hardly unless maintenance or damage to the system. Plus it's got a great stable speed. My cable internet was always shitty at night when everyone was on it. I know the speed I got now and never drift much from that speed.

08-05-2010, 10:00 AM	#1
Inferno Canyon Carver Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Savannah, Ga Moto: 08 R6 Posts: 309	Cable TV Who doesnt have cable TV? I am considering getting rid of the service. A few months ago, my bill was @ $110, for BASIC cable(no DVR or premium channels) and medium speed internet. Pissed me off, so I called and threatend to cancel. My bill now is $79 a month, but I still want to cancel, I really dont watch TV except for a few shows that I can get off netflix/hulu/youtube. $30 a month At&t DSL and $13 a month netflix and maybe blockbuster is better that $80 bucks a month for cable internet. Anyone do this?

08-05-2010, 10:56 AM	#4
Mudpuppy South of Heaven Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary Edition Posts: 1,491	i had satellite for many years and it was great.. fuck all that shit about rain fade its bullshit.. but i live in a competitive market and cable offers best deal right now.. if it wasn't for the wife and kids i would have no tv just a ps3 for games and movies.. i feel its a complete waste of money.. __________________ Mudpuppy Redline Superbike http://www.redlinesuperbike.com/ Learn about photography: ATP Members

08-05-2010, 10:04 AM	#2
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	dsl and dish network thought about going to directv, they got a better HD lineup for me, but they are more expensive and they don't seem to list any dual tuner boxes on their site like dish. I get off much cheaper by only having two dual tuner boxes instead of paying for four singles.