7 Reasons Why I Will NEVER Go Back to Cable! Should You?

[@MichaelSaves]

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[@dougmorris9317]

I am forwarding this to my neighbor right now. Sunday night the woman next door in my apartment building came over to see my new chair. I was adjusting my bookshelf antenna and she asked don't you miss cable? I said no of course. Michael I still have my cable bill from June 2021 when I quit. It was 223.76 a month for Xfinity triple play. I still pay $70 a month for Xfinity Internet, but now pay less than $20 a month for Hulu, Disney and Paramount. I get peacock premium for free from Xfinity. They all come with ads except Disney, I don't mind! After all these years I finally feel like I'm not being ripped off! 🙂👍👍👍👍

[@kat78681]

This is perfectly timed! Spectrum just sent me some official-looking ("Do Not Bend", Important Notice) piece of mail that was literally just a "Please come back and pay us for cable!" I restrained myself from calling the response phone number with some ideas about what they could do to themselves.

[@smark1180]

Me too.

[@CrossForum]

Interesting as I had the same experience with Frontier. I dropped them and signed up with Spectrum (!!!) for cabled internet only as I still needed a hi-speed internet connection for work (1.5 more years until retirement). Hopefully at the end of that the wireless internet connection services will be more reliable in my area. FWIW: I thought Spectrum/Charter Communications was getting out of the cable TV 'game' to focus on wireless as they have a deal for mobile phone services with Verizon right now and may start their own wireless network (or purchase a smaller one) in the near future.

[@RJEngle1]

I watch all the free channels, Roku, Peacock, Freevee, Tubi, Plex and those are just the ones I can remember the names. I have KZbin TV and Frndly and still saving $120 over DirecTV.

[@brendagrothier967]

I can't imagine us going back to cable. Haven't had it since about 2011. Lived with just a crank up antenna on our MH for six years when we traveled full time. Now that we are settled again our only issue is the cost of the internet.

[@RayLabs]

My main reason for never considering Cable TV again is the lack of portability. I travel a good bit between homes in different states, the flexibility of streaming services is key. One of the things that I wish I had known before doing the streaming switch was that I should have signed up in the State that has no State Sales Tax instead of the State that does.

[@TheGQBrotha]

The problem with streaming TV is the prices have kept on rising and you have to still have an internet service provider. So you will still be paying those two bills, just separately. In addition on KZbin TV you have to pay an additional $20 per month for 4K. So the savings people used to see on Streaming TV vs cable bundle has quickly dried up. It was always a case of it was too good to be true when Streaming TV started and the prices that were offered, now they are becoming cable TV price wise and that is without a bundle package that includes internet service. If KZbin TV had internet service to go along with it, I would switch to them.

[@gigipizzuto4068]

I don't agree. I personally like live TV instead of just on demand programs. With at&t between Internet and direct TV i used to pay every month 250-260 dollars on 3 tv sets. The on demand selection was limited to what networks would make available and most of them were not free. I kept Internet (50 dollars including taxes) and i moved to KZbin tv which is 65 dollars. I get the same amount of channels (that i watch. Maybe with direct TV i would get many more, but stuff that i never watched). I can stream on 6 TV sets at the same time. Unlimited recording. I can watch TV or my recordings wherever i am, all i need is my smartphone with me. Plus much more free on demand than cable. Cable is far from being convenient...i wish i had cut it much sooner.

[@marcuscarr2829]

About a year ago I was paying $226 for Xfinity triple play. Now: Paying $35 a month for Sling, no tax yet. $55 for Fios internet. Disney+ free for a year for switching to Fios. 4 months of Apple TV+ free through Target Circle. Hulu 30-day free trial. Normally I sign up for one on-demand service at a time.

[@dathyr1]

I agree with your video 100%. When I dropped the TV part of my Cable provider, I was paying $270.00 dollars per month. I had just 1 premium channel, 2 DVR boxes(one for me and one for my parents), and the package to get all the popular channels. Also my Cable company keeps changing their NAME. It was WOW and now they are RCN or ASTOUND. Whether it makes any difference, I am not sure. Still won't go back to the TV part of Cable. I said to myself, this is crazy ridiculous pricing, plus many of the channels I hardly or never watched, but was still paying for them. Also as you say, we are always under contract with Cable companies. I am by myself now, so in early 2021 I dropped the TV part of cable, and now just pay for the High Speed internet which is $70.00 a month. Big savings for me. And now doing Streaming services which they have no contracts and can get the package that fits my needs. I also have an OTA antenna for my live TV. Just the cost of the antenna and can watch around 60 digital channels for free, no monthly charges. Thanks for your video and take care.

[@devaallen0]

Streaming in our household since its inception in 2013, Sling TV has been our go to service. We had Sling and Netflix. In 2022, we have Sling TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Peacock, and Apple TV. Apple is free because of T-Mobile. The expense of cable and lack of variety was a factor in terminating services. We will never go back. The companies are slick because internet services are just as expensive. Thank you for the video. Have a wonderful day. ❤❤❤❤

[@edschulhof6303]

I currently pay less for Spectrum basic cable than any of the streaming services, except having one Sling group. This includes all local sports teams on regional sports channels. I stream Spectrum on a Roku device. Yes, I have to call Spectrum, every time they try to raise my rate and threaten to cancel. It's a constant battle.

[@smark1180]

"It's a constant battle." Spectrum stopped negotiating after their last price increase. However, they offered to cut their price when I canceled. Too late!

[@ShirlBussman]

Never ever will I go back. Thanks Michael!!🤗🤗

[@raymondmartin6737]

I wouldn't either. We are happy with HBO+ from AT&T with my two cell phones, Netflix, Amazon Prime and OTA TV.

[@paulblack9931]

Glad that switch from cable to live Tv (KZbin Tv). It’s the flexibility of canceling a month or two without dealing with a cable rep begging for customers not to cancel. Plus no rental fee equipment 👍

[@samuelpagan1538]

One great reason why I would never go back to cable.. Is because you have to be stuck to a wall. Streaming if you want to, you could put a TV in your bathroom. And you can take your fire stick on vacation or a Roku . Can fit right in your pocket.

[@dog2819]

Well said. I am concerned with local broadcast stations putting their popular programming on the respective streaming channels.

[@gwine9087]

Cable companies are so arrogant. In my case, they shifted around the packages and took away one of the channels that I watched, regularly. When I called them, they said I could have it back for $5 a month!. I said no, I have been paying for it for years and want it back. Of course, the answer was no. I said, I am paying you $1000 a year, for cable, and you won't give me a $5 channel? They said no. So I cancelled my cable. Incredible that they would give up $1000 for $60.

[@roiijamez33]

Havent had cable/sat in over ten years however would love to have my big C Band dish back!😊

[@dynomane7]

The only issue with streaming is if you watch Live Sports or Events you always get a delay the cable box is the only way you can watch true live TV with no delay

[@MichaelSaves]

Or an antenna! But a very real downside of streaming.

[@smark1180]

I never watch live sports. Why sit through the commercials? You can watch an NFL game in an hour less by FF through commercials and halftime. Furthermore, with YTTV if there's an NFL game that I want to watch, but not really, I can watch the "key plays" of the game in a fraction of the time.

[@beazdakid1988]

@@MichaelSaves A few seconds of not being “live” is not worth me paying the 176 bucks a month for cable tv and internet.

[@ynot9964]

I tried sling liked it but no locals, tried youtube tv missing major channels plus was higher than offer dish gave me in a seniority deal.

[@OswaldBatesIIIEsq]

I understand that prices are going to go up with streaming services but I still can't justify going back to cable tv.

[@paulsmith9341]

I won't go back either. Escaped Xfinity and Cox before that!

[@boyboilNEO9055]

For a sec I thought Cox was a joke, I was very wrong.

[@joek1978atyahoo]

so far here in NewYork i still pay 64.99 and no tax for youtube tv... thank god

[@diamond6256]

I was paying $190 a month with ATT bundle. I will NEVER go back. Now with streaming $60 month. With ATT the bill was NEVER the same. The ads, drove me crazy and so did their bill where they charged everything under the sun for nothing. I had no sports, no extra movie channels. It was insane and depressing since this was MOST of my entertainment.

[@ShirlBussman]

I miss my hockey but I will never pay ATT what they want for it.

[@brotherjohnwaynecausey]

@@ShirlBussman you can watch NHL hockey on KZbin TV on ESPN networks

[@gigipizzuto4068]

You're lucky. My at&t bundle was 250 a month. I kept their Internet service for about 50 bucks a month.

[@brotherjohnwaynecausey]

I will never go back to cable or cox cable Sorry cable TV Cord cutting 1 Cable TV 0 The tribe has spoken

[@jayjudd6518]

Congratulations on helping us, Cut .

[@kclefthanded427]

Spectrum still beats them in regional sports networks but that's it. Everything has drawbacks, It's just the matter on what is important

[@summerdowlig]

My streaming bill even with amazon prime and Hulu and NF & YT premium all together is still way less then my former cable bill.

[@MarcPagan]

Thanks for a helpful video, expertly researched and presented.

[@smark1180]

I cut the cord a few months ago. Why I won't go back: 1. Price 2. DVR 3. No boxes The thing I dislike is no DVR slo-mo.

[@jeffj318]

Great video, Michael. T-Mobile offering $10 off per month KZbin TV for 12 months for active customers.

[@MichaelSaves]

Yes, it is!

[@davewebbtheauthor]

I cut the cord ten years ago and briefly used Sling TV, but there are so many channels online that the 18 local digital channels I get with my antenna is enough. With a simple Internet connection and my amazon Fire Stick I get hundreds of free channels on Pluto, plus streams of Shout, Comet, Charge, Scripps News, Fox Weather, Positiv-TV, Bloomberg, Nasa, and others. There is also a ton of free content on KZbin that keeps me entertained for no extra cost, along with episodes of many shows on FreeVee and other websites. Many sports games (like college football and NFL) have free radio streams if the games are not on a network. I've saved a bunch.

[@TheGQBrotha]

What I do is I call up my cable company and threaten to terminate my service for an available alternative and they are quick to offer major discounts. Only thing is you have to call them every year to get the discounts and you obviously have to have alternatives and competition available in your area. If your cable company has a monopoly in the area then its different of course.

[@MichaelSaves]

Yes, this works for a lot of people. Smart of you to make that call

[@Carolinakid1984]

Always works for me

[@shanew7361]

Our Democrat failed leaders allowed Comcast to monopolize our township with internet and cable so we're screwed.

[@gwine9087]

Didn't work for me, so I cancelled.

[@shanew7361]

@@gwine9087 Yep once there isn't any competition they don't care and rip you off. Why it's important for competition.

[@davidperry4524]

Sorry, Michael. I'll never leave cable until I absolutely have to. When Google Fiber was installed in my neighborhood, Comcast knocked on my door and gave me an offer I'll never refuse. The price I pay for Comcast, which includes all my RSNs, HBO, equipment, 250 Internet, Peacock and every sports channel, is about $10 more per month than what I would pay FuBo (need it for PAC-12 Network), Google Fiber, HBOMax and Peacock. I completely hear you about broadcasting and RSN fees. Totally agree on that. I need live programming. No need to cut while I still need those live TV channel, mostly sports. When talking about buffering, any live sports I watch on Peacock or ESPN+ don't measure up, and there is a lag. I haven't lost a channel to a dispute in over 10 years. Your points about equipment, contracts or installations are definitely fair, but I don't have issues with any of those points.

[@Blackdog57]

I agree 100%, I had Directv for 15 years and had most channels memorized, but now have Sling, and they like some other iptv providers offer channels people love like The Weather Channel or News Nation but charge extra fees because those channels are not in their " basic" packages.. so iptv has ways to get you too.🙏

[@kenyattaclay7666]

Honestly if it weren't for sports I wouldn't have live TV at all. If I could ever just give sports up I could save a TON of money because more & more I find myself turning to thins like KZbin to watch content. Also, this my be the cynic in me but I think that people who go on these comments (not just this channel) and say they might as well go back to cable after every rate hike might actually work for cable companies. Sure rate hikes suck & that hike may have you making decisions on how important that service is to you. However anyone doing any real objective look at it can see that cable companies rates aren't staying stagnate so at some point any rate hike by a live TV streaming service will also be done by the cable company so you are still saving money over cable.

[@DJaquithFL]

At least from my observations the big four ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC have also really reduced the quality of their shows especially scripted TV. Quite literally all I'm getting from the primary channels is morning News! If it weren't for the fact of my grandchildren living under our roof, I would have already dropped KZbin TV. Since I already have Paramount Plus with no commercials and it streams a lot of Nickelodeon content considering they own it. It gets very frustrating to have this doubling or even tripling because we also have Hulu of content. It's gotten to the point where the majority of our viewing, speaking for my wife and myself, is on KZbin. Fortunately we also have had since day one KZbin Premium FKA Red. We've cancelled a few services: Apple+, Sling (we had Sling + YTTV), Discovery+, EPIX, PBS Masterpiece, AMC+, and Starz. However, we can always turn them on and off again for binging. However, since I'm crystal clear that I'm not the only one who thinks about this and worse people share subscriptions. I think in the end something's going to have to give. You're either going to end up with lousy low quality shows or these companies are going to crack down on short-term activation and in particular sharing. Frankly, they should lock down an IP address to prevent sharing; It's clearly harming content creation.

[@SWLinPHX]

You say you don't have to wait for equipment with streaming, but where are you getting your Internet service? If you're still in business with your cable company for Internet then you're still their customer and you simply pick up the boxes from their local retail location or they send it free of charge, or use a cable cad with your own DVR if you don't want to pay their monthly DVR rental & service fees.

[@samhugh4965]

Our bill with Cox Communication was 274 a month for a modem, 2 tv streaming boxes, live tv and phone (didn’t actually have a phone, but bundled for cheaper price). After years of steep price highs, me calling unsuccessfully to lower the price, I’d had it. We have KZbin, and have had Amazon Prime and Netflix for years, and for WiFi, we switched to T-Mobile. Pleased so far, other than glitches trying to hook up a Samsung TV and Blink wireless camera to T-Mobile, and by glitches I mean haven’t been able to do it yet.

[@chrisfisher6458]

DIRECTV I was paying $181 a month for four TVs and choice package with no pay channels. I got all the channels I want with discovery plus Paramount plus and Peacock premium plus an antenna and it only cost me. $40 a month if I were to keep them all but I don’t sometimes I alternate I feel like watching more discovery shows. I’ll cancel Paramount for a month you can really save money streaming I’ll never go back to cable.

[@marcuscarr2829]

With all the reruns, cable is starting to look more like Pluto TV and other free services.

[@MichaelSaves]

Yes!

[@mitchellquartero]

Cable is crap for me right most of the channels are garbage hardly watch it I got rid of my cable box back in 2011 I have not been back since then

[@dankelley9361]

Most good content. I had KZbin tv for, at the time, $65.00 Then add the $90 Cox Internet service price, which is a must have for streamer, & the price gets more costly. I switched to Dish who gave me a $300 gift card, which actually lowered the price below KZbin. The experience is better with the built in DVR and I never get buffering. After the 1st year the price has increased, since I couldn’t take off the initial $300. I’ll look again at KZbin if I get another rate hike, but it’s something to consider if Dish offers the $300 come on once again.

[@gigipizzuto4068]

90 dollar Internet and you would get buffering? I pay at&t 50 bucks and i can stream on 2 TV sets at the same time with no buffering.

[@EddieC2000]

I cut the cord 10 years ago. I will tell you why my bill kept going up without my authorization, only had 1 box and like most people only watched about 5 channels, there were 4000 channels of complete garbage, every commercial break was the same 3 commercials they were new cars or trucks no one can afford, car insurance and new cell phones. That got old real fast. It also seemed like my cable would get digital break up or freeze right in the middle of a show. I constantly had to call the cable company when I lost signal and when you finally get through to somebody they can't even hardly speak english. Waiting around for a technician all day is no fun either. I was so fed up one day I ripped the cable box out of the entertainment center turned it in and never looked back.

[@andygraning2190]

One thing I did hear on a podcast recently that kind of made the case for cable is if you are a huge sports fan. Like sports is your main source of entertainment, the cable bundle is still your best value. Mainly because most of the channels that carry the games are still on cable. Especially if you are a fan of teams on the regional sports networks, since many of those don't stream (yet). This isn't me, but it's an interesting perspective I hadn't really considered. Keep up the great work Michael.

[@CrossForum]

I don't watch the big team sports (football, baseball, basketball, soccer, etc) but the smaller ones (Track, rugby are favorites) and those show up on KZbin for free within a few days of the event. If its free I have no problem waiting a few days to see an event.

[@ladybassplayer23]

I am not going back to cable or satellite, firestick and roku are better

[@nickperkins8477]

I’m slowly going away from cable. I think eventually streaming will replace cable, completely.

[@jacklong7048]

Except not all areas have dsl or fiber.

[@jimdunlop4427]

You Tube TV allows me to record more than 2 shows at once which was a limitation with cable.

[@sportsMike87]

The only drawback to streaming for me is the slight delay with live sports. People I know how have cable know the play before me at least 30 seconds.

[@MichaelSaves]

Yes, indeed. I did a video on this very legit downside. Hopefully it will get better over time.

[@nickperkins8477]

Plex also offers a cable channel grid mimic.

[@spaceghost4474]

Is this your first video from your new studio? It looks great.

[@MichaelSaves]

Thanks. This is the same room in Florida that I’ve been in since March, but I’ve been trying to add some things to the background like the second monitor to improve the audio experience.

[@kenfuller8432]

I agree and I still need to go through my cable provider for high speed internet. Without the bundled services internet access is $5 - $10/mo more. Does that mean I’d go back to cable? Hah! Trix are for kids 😂

[@DKane73]

Never, ever will I go back

[@spaceghost4474]

If money was absolutely no consideration, I would still be with cable, but I can get KZbin tv for less than half of what cable would cost to get the channels that I want. For me it's an easy choice.

[@TheGQBrotha]

How much do you pay for your internet service and KZbin TV combined vs what a discounted cable bundle would offer in your area.

[@spaceghost4474]

@@TheGQBrotha Even if I add them together I'm saving about $75.00 per month.

[@TheGQBrotha]

@@spaceghost4474 - Really, wow, then definitely a better deal for you.

[@mmmichellegirl]

Me, too. I'm still on cable but will be making the switch to streaming by next week due to cost. I'm finalizing my research now and am already missing the seamlessness of pure cable. I'm sure I'll adjust :)

[@spaceghost4474]

@@mmmichellegirl It's a bit of an adjustment, but for me the savings make it worth it. Streaming services are constantly improving their UI quality, so it's getting better and better.

[@musicman8270]

My cable+internet was 285 a month. I took care of my mom and she watched TV a lot, couldn't handle anything very complicated. Now It's gonna be fiber and sling and some freebies. Not going back to cable ever. Between my antenna and internet I don't need it. You'd be surprised at what one of those cheap antennas pick up, btw. Almost as good as my rooftop antenna

[@joshacox3110]

That’s why I’m a sling blue guy 💯 %. All the pro wrestling I watch live is on that plan as well as my can’t miss vice shows and ID on demand.

[@TheBaze69]

I’m sick of Spectrum cable and want to cut the cord. But, Spectrum is the only provider that offers FETV, Antennae TV, METV and a couple of other channels that show old sitcoms from the 70’s and 80’s. It’s all I watch these days. Totally stuck until those channels are offered on KZbin TV or Hulu +

[@murraypassarieu9115]

I haven’t left cable yet. I still think for me, even at the ridiculous price, it’s the best value. I’m not going to give it up until I just can’t afford it

[@Red-357]

I would never return to cable or dish service. Absolutely unnecessary. I jumped to KZbin TV just about 2 years ago (after researching here in your channel) and didn’t look back. I was paying close to $200 a month with Direct TV for about the same channel lineup I have now. I rather not watch any live TV. Cable or dish is completely out of the question 😂

[@davemack7740]

Good video 👍

[@richardcummings3468]

And hey, Michael Timmerman, what about the Universal Kids TV channel (Owned by Comcast NBCUniversal)?

[@SWLinPHX]

I would never want to be without current, daily TV and just watch movies that don't keep me up to date with the latest news and topics. That seems like withdrawing into a cocoon and shutting the world out completely.

[@MrJeremydvid]

Everyone saying streaming is becoming cable again. But cable was essential for working tv.

[@Ricky_Evans1611]

I literally just have Netflix, YT Premium, and SiriusXM Radio. That's all I recommend to anyone. That and maybe ESPN+ if Sports are your thing. And if Netflix isn't your fancy Hulu is great, too 👍

[@little.zayzay]

The only problem with free tv services is local channels especially local news for your area.

[@IggiePuff]

The thing I don't like about cable is their DVR. Times in the past a show wouldn't record or the recording stopped early and it left off at least 5-10+ seconds of the show. Live TV streaming doesn't do that.

[@SWLinPHX]

Does KZbin TV or any other streaming service allow you to watch regular series on network television: primetime hits, weekday talk shows, nightly comedians, murder mystery series, specials, etc., etc., etc.?

[@shackdaddy7106]

You talk about paying tax on streaming. Every paid streaming service I have used has charged me tax. With the exception of Sling TV. There is no tax added to their bill at least here in the state of Arizona. I wonder why that is?

[@MichaelSaves]

I'm not familiar with your local tax laws, but that's interesting. Does your Sling TV address match the others?

[@shackdaddy7106]

@@MichaelSaves I’ve had Sling at two different addresses in Arizona. And both times they have never charged me tax as a separate item. Just a good old $35 a month. Or $30 a couple of years ago. As far as knowing the local state tax laws, I don’t really know them either other than when I see from my receipts on the grocery store or from other streaming services or Amazon. It’s just funny that Sling is different. Maybe Sling should be collecting taxes, but the state of Arizona has.not called them out on it yet. I am not complaining.

[@AznJsn82091]

I would love to cut the cable, but cannot because of my parents and their need for international Chinese channels. Cable has really conditioned them to just punch in the channel number on the remote and be done. And they are at the age where they will have a difficult time relearning how to navigate through a streaming service.

[@kevmichael2064]

I have not been on Cable for over a year....I Will not go back to Cable.....I don't think TBS is worth anything....the CMT and VH1 is gone....Ion used to be my favorite...than Criminal Minds is now gone....HBO and Showtime went down too... There is no live sports without commicals...so why have it?

[@MSDOGS1976]

Number 1 reason for me other than all the fees.....commercials. The same goes for YTTV and all the rest. Yeah I could and do record to get around commercials but I prefer on demand content w/o commercials.

[@hcreative9241]

I got the Roku 11.5 update and it screwed up the picture. It’s dark when you watch tv on all the apps. I had the Roku since 2020, and it sucked in Canada compared to the US. Lacking features and it doesn’t even have all the Canadian channels. It’s still missing Citytv, and CBCGem, the only 2 Channels I need to drop my close to $300 dollars a month cable. The Roku channel was getting good, and the device itself is getting some good features, and Pluto tv is coming in December. And now Roku had to screw up the picture. Is AppleTV any good? I know it has all the Canadian channels, but do you know how many years an AppleTV would last and if you could get a good third party remote for it?

[@chrisgraham2904]

Also in Canada and very pleased that Pluto TV is launching here on Dec. 01, 2022. Two years ago I cancelled cable which was $130.00 /month ($1,560.00 /year). Antenna installed for $130.00 total to brings in 41 channels of local stations and U.S. OTA broadcasters. My ROKU TV came with ROKU Channel streaming service and I've added additional FREE services; KZbin, TED, CBC, Sky News, Tune-In, Fawesome, PLEX, People TV, NFB One, Tubi, Filmrise, Filmrise British TV, Global, CBS News. I have Amazon Prime membership for free delivery of Amazon packages, so I consider the Amazon Prime Video service to be free with my subscription. The only service I pay for is Netflix. If I watched TV 24 hours per day, I couldn't watch a fraction of what I have available.

[@kja9881]

Buy a replacement or universal streaming remote for Apple TV on eBay or Amazon. Or you could reset Roku and try update again.

[@hcreative9241]

@@kja9881 it just got another update. I raised the brightness, and it fixed the picture when watching movies and tv shows. Any recommendations on a good universal remote for Apple TV?

[@kja9881]

@@hcreative9241 Yes GE has streaming button on remotes that would work with Apple TV.

[@marcleblanc6293]

I've had cable and satellite......got rid of both as far as tv goes. Only pay for WiFi and the streaming services I like, mainly Disney and Paramount...pay about 40 per month and have tons to watch..that's it.

[@alanzig3425]

And how due you get streaming by internet net connection and WHO supplies that for how much money a month?

[@jhock24]

I still have Dish and will not switch to streaming, far too many shows and channels you just don't get.

[@stephenalden605]

Pluto tv and itv hub are the best!

[@raheem905]

i be wanting cable but it cost to much to watch the same program over and over i never thought i would give up cable lol havent had it since 2017 but xfinity charging alot just for the internet but im not gon complain

[@realdavidreyes]

Streaming services keep going up, eventually they'll catch up to cable prices. Very few people only have one streaming service

[@joe10117]

programming is blocked on streaming services ak PBS mlb tv and TCM for services that support it yes better signals video but not quality laggin with error messages

[@drsysop]

You do not have to pay those extra fees cable tv charges.

[@user-handlethetruth]

All of the above misses the issues of a TERRIBLE QUALITY PICTURE from most of the live streaming channels. I have tried youtube twice, and the 4K option is a joke, and the quality of their daily picture is "officially" Hgh Def, but is not even as good as old CRT from an antenna transmission. Apple TV has Fantastic 4K streaming ability, but I am not able to get as much of the live sports I would like to have through Apple TV. I dislike my Comcast because it goes out all the time, for minutes, and there is never an explanation. I will consider a change, but when it's working, the routine comcast picture is near 4K, and when you have spent the money for a quality TV, it's hard to go back to the grainy live TV picture that is just unacceptable from youtube. youtube is a great bargain choice when Live TV picture quality doesn't matter. I would gladly pay the upcharge for 4K TV from youtube....if they had any real availability for 4K. It's just not there.

[@fd4340]

Unfortunately cable companies are wising up and raise the price of their internet. I am paying $94 a month for just internet from Xfinity

[@MichaelSaves]

Can you call and get a lower rate? If you're not planning to move soon, may be worth it. T-Mobile and Verizon's 5G home internet services are adding competition to the mix -- so I'm actually seeing better offers for fiber and cable internet lately.

[@WoodgemanX]

I hate Comcast's guts, but with competition in my area, I'm paying $29 for 300Mbs down, 20Mbs up. Have my own $20 Linksys cable modem a $5 750AC router. Told them where to stick their free Flex streaming box. Same thing goes for their Xfinity Mobile offers and XB7 modem/gateway, and home security. I have a one year commitment, and the price is guaranteed for two years. But I'll be dropping them after one year to switch to Verizon 5g home internet for $25/month or GoNetSpeed fiber internet symmetrical 500Mbs download/upload speeds for $39.95.

[@fd4340]

@@WoodgemanX yeah, I’m curious about verizons 5g also

[@Fjearnest]

Lots of info to take in. Do you have an email address that I can discuss the best way to cut the cable,

[@MichaelSaves]

Please see the cutting the cord category on MichaelSaves.com! Lots of step-by-step guides there.

[@northern179]

I love real time News, I’m not a movie person, like that..I’ll pass on the Streaming concept…hated, Hate it

[@danram247]

Bottom line the only reason anyone has cable/satellite is for regional sports channels because that's the only way you can watch them.

[@bionicwoman9884]

I will never go back to cable TV or satellite. I will stick with antennas Roku and stuff like Netflix Hulu and HBO max

[@kimberlycunningham3740]

never ever.

[@thegracepreacher321]

P-R-E-A-C-H!

[@thegracepreacher321]

Great stuff

[@WaynoGur]

I only have CommunistCast Comrade, for internet.

[@magic_fruit_bat5003]

Don’t worry, they’ll get people by hiking up the internet rates 😂

[@jameshubbert8966]

YOU ALL NEED KODI FOR ALL YOUR CABLE CHANNELS FOR FREE..ITS SIMPLE TO SET UP.

[@AlextheMLAATRfan]

That’s why I switched to Hulu

[@user-pq7ej9dw3l]

In a few years the streaming services will be just as high as cable or satellite.

[@Launchpad05]

I'll never go back to cable, but I'm also never going back to broadcast TV because it's still A news, and tabloid wasteland.

[@angelfctrcddd9348]

I just use dish network

[@erich84502a]

Dish Network DirectTV alert

[@northern179]

..and this digital age is separating folks more, in my opinion…ck. Things out, out here

[@shanew7361]

Cable is overpriced dog 💩

[@bstory3196]

yes it will cost you MORE in the long run INTERNET will go way up as more cut the cable

[@MichaelSaves]

I have reviewed 5G internet services that start at $25 per month. They are forcing competitors (cable and fiber) to offer better deals.

[@louisd95714]

I would never go bask to cable, and I would also never watch even one second of that stupid MTV show, ridiculousness!