Cutting the Cord

[SCNCY]

I think we are going to see many of these services go exclusive with various streaming providers. So to get everything you want, you might have to subscribe to 4-5 different services. How long until those bills start to add up?

It seems to be going that way. But for me, when it comes to media, the only thing I care about right now is watching sports. Otherwise, I will be fine with over the air stations. As long as, in the future, there is a good lineup for the sports networks, I will be OK.

It would be nice to have the food network, comedy central, and maybe a few other stations, but I can live without them. I have for the last 2 and a half years.

Also, to add to your comment, Disney has a deal with Netflix to stream their new movies on it. From what I have read, you can expect Dr. Strange to show up in January/February with Rouge One showing up in March/April. Which is a quick turnaround time. Also, I saw read an article somewhere (maybe seeking alpha) of a guy speculating that Disney may want to but Netflix.

 

[cycloneworld]

I think we are going to see many of these services go exclusive with various streaming providers. So to get everything you want, you might have to subscribe to 4-5 different services. How long until those bills start to add up?

That's a good point. For us, we already had Netflix and Amazon Prime (not for TV services) with Directv. We added Hulu+ to supplement Vue.

 

[ArgentCy]

Have a question with Sling TV and ESPNU. I added the ESPN channels for basketball but I don't see ESPNU. Grr. nothing like paying for ESPN but then not getting their third rate programming. Tried downloading the Watch ESPN app and apparently Sling isn't good enough to get the Watch ESPN app. Hmm... This might be a problem.

 

[3GenClone]

DirecTV has announced their IP-based TV product: DirecTV Now.

Packages are $35, $50, $60* and $70 per month

*First month discounted to $35

Nice breakdown on Gizmodo showing what you get between DirecTV Now, Sling TV, and PS Vue

http://gizmodo.com/is-directv-now-really-worth-it-1789463120

 

[cycloneworld]

Have a question with Sling TV and ESPNU. I added the ESPN channels for basketball but I don't see ESPNU. Grr. nothing like paying for ESPN but then not getting their third rate programming. Tried downloading the Watch ESPN app and apparently Sling isn't good enough to get the Watch ESPN app. Hmm... This might be a problem.

I went with PS Vue because they have more sports channels plus ESPN and Fox Sports Go app logins. I don't think you can get ESPNU with Sling.

 

[ruxCYtable]

Haven't seriously considered cutting the cord yet, although I did a Sling trial and was impressed. Century Link fiber is creeping ever-closer to our neighborhood, though, and just this week they painted lines and put up little flags like they're getting ready to bury some on our street. Will be glad to be rid of Mediacom and that speed will open up a world of cord-cutting options.

 

[ripvdub]

https://slickdeals.net/f/9462023-st...for-35-hbo-cinemax-extra-5-each?src=catpagev2
I don't think this is good enough to give up ps vue, I'm wondering about the grand fathering in price . is it at $35 or the rate after it goes up?

 

[AmesHawk]

Have a question with Sling TV and ESPNU. I added the ESPN channels for basketball but I don't see ESPNU. Grr. nothing like paying for ESPN but then not getting their third rate programming. Tried downloading the Watch ESPN app and apparently Sling isn't good enough to get the Watch ESPN app. Hmm... This might be a problem.

That's odd, we now have Vue but had Sling about 9 months ago (canceled after basketball). I was able to use my Sling login for the WatchESPN app. They must have just changed it if that is the case.

 

[ArgentCy]

I can always go back and watch on the less than upstanding sites. I have no qualms about it especially since I am giving them money atm.

 

[DeereClone]

Have a question with Sling TV and ESPNU. I added the ESPN channels for basketball but I don't see ESPNU. Grr. nothing like paying for ESPN but then not getting their third rate programming. Tried downloading the Watch ESPN app and apparently Sling isn't good enough to get the Watch ESPN app. Hmm... This might be a problem.

I have always been able to watch games on ESPNU with Sling, I think through the Watch ESPN App. Let me double check this when I get home tonight and I will let you know if something changed.

 

[CysRage]

https://slickdeals.net/f/9462023-st...for-35-hbo-cinemax-extra-5-each?src=catpagev2
I don't think this is good enough to give up ps vue, I'm wondering about the grand fathering in price . is it at $35 or the rate after it goes up?

I pulled the trigger on that deal. I can always come back to PS Vue but even the $105 for the Apple TV alone is a great deal. It seems like their $35 package (which they say will go up to $60 after the intro period) has everything the $35 Vue package has and more. The one thing that stinks about Directv Now is that they don't have Roku support yet. Hopefully that changes soon.

 

[CysRage]

The one thing that stinks about Directv Now is that they don't have Roku support yet. Hopefully that changes soon.

Scratch that, Roku will be supported in Q1 2017!
https://blog.roku.com/blog/2016/11/28/directv-now-coming-to-the-roku-platform-in-q1/
I also saw that AT&T cell subscribers also won' get charged data if you stream on your phone. This seems like a homerun of a deal.

 

[KnappShack]

So $60/mo for the package plus Internet charges.


This sounds very close to what I'm paying now for U-Verse and DirecTV Now doesn't have a DVR.

 

[CysRage]

So $60/mo for the package plus Internet charges.


This sounds very close to what I'm paying now for U-Verse and DirecTV Now doesn't have a DVR.

The normal price is $60 but if you subscribe during their "introduction period" which is now, it is discounted to $35/month and you are grandfathered in that rate until you cancel. If you miss the "intro period" the rate will go up to $60/month for any new subscribers. I should have clarified that in post above.

 

[KnappShack]

The normal price is $60 but if you subscribe during their "introduction period" which is now, it is discounted to $35/month and you are grandfathered in that rate until you cancel. If you miss the "intro period" the rate will go up to $60/month for any new subscribers. I should have clarified that in post above.

That sounds cool.

Guess I'm wondering what the benefit will be once that price increases? Looks like an inferior service for the same price.

Saving $300/yr is nothing to turn down with the offer for sure. But the benefits seem to stop there. If you get in at $60/mo it looks a lot like the price of cable

 

[1100011CS]

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Haven't seriously considered cutting the cord yet, although I did a Sling trial and was impressed. Century Link fiber is creeping ever-closer to our neighborhood, though, and just this week they painted lines and put up little flags like they're getting ready to bury some on our street. Will be glad to be rid of Mediacom and that speed will open up a world of cord-cutting options.

I can't wait until I have another ISP option. So tired of Mediacom's crap.

 

[1100011CS]

I pulled the trigger on that deal. I can always come back to PS Vue but even the $105 for the Apple TV alone is a great deal. It seems like their $35 package (which they say will go up to $60 after the intro period) has everything the $35 Vue package has and more. The one thing that stinks about Directv Now is that they don't have Roku support yet. Hopefully that changes soon.

No DVR is a deal breaker for me. I was all ready to sign up for PS Vue... called Mediacom to cancel my TV service (have to keep them for internet as I have no other option) and found out I'm about 1 year into a 2 year contract. My memory sucks

 

[CysRage]

That sounds cool.

Guess I'm wondering what the benefit will be once that price increases? Looks like an inferior service for the same price.

Saving $300/yr is nothing to turn down with the offer for sure. But the benefits seem to stop there. If you get in at $60/mo it looks a lot like the price of cable

There isn't a benefit if it goes up but if Directv now keeps their word on being grandfathered in the $35 rate, it is a home run. Even if they do raise it later, $105 for 3 months of their 2nd best package and a free Apple TV is a grand slam.

 

[ruxCYtable]

There isn't a benefit if it goes up but if Directv now keeps their word on being grandfathered in the $35 rate, it is a home run. Even if they do raise it later, $105 for 3 months of their 2nd best package and a free Apple TV is a grand slam.

I read an article (which I now cannot find) in which someone tallied up the fees charged by the various networks and said that DirecTV would make a grand total of ONE DOLLAR a month per subscriber at $35.

 

[Stewo]

I read an article (which I now cannot find) in which someone tallied up the fees charged by the various networks and said that DirecTV would make a grand total of ONE DOLLAR a month per subscriber at $35.

I saw that too. I'll say, though, that'll soon change in their favor. I like this whole idea of streaming and getting rid of the traditional tv packages. I have 200ish channels and watch 10-15 of them. These companies make a killing off of sports fans. Plain and simple. My contract still has 18 months left, but once it's gone, I'm out. That said, even at $20/month over 18 months, that's $360, aka 4 months of Dish. I may move sooner on cutting the cord. Would save a boatload of money in the spring and summer.