Many cutting the cord on cable/satellite

[Tilted]

I've not found a current show or sporting event that I couldn't find a stream for. :shrug:

Without cable / satellite subscription authentication? And legally?

A lot of content creators / providers (e.g. channels) are now making their content available to stream for free through various apps or devices (it's usually ad supported just as it is through traditional delivery methods). Sometimes the selection is limited though - e.g., older seasons may not be available. Still more are making their content available to stream for free though those same apps or devices but only if the would-be viewer authenticates through a cable / satellite provider. That is to say, they're supposed to already be paying for the content they're then able to get through various methods of streaming.

 

[Misfit]

Without cable / satellite subscription authentication? And legally?

I'm honestly not sure about the last part, they stream it...I'm moving so Direct TV has been cut off. Last night I googled "The Walking Dead S5 E9" several sites had a popup to watch it with a 'Free Subscription' but I don't fool with that so about page 5, I found a site that had it as a streaming replay without a subscription.

:shrug:

I'm like Socki, there's not much I have to see.

 

[ArkRescue]

I'm honestly not sure about the last part, they stream it...I'm moving so Direct TV has been cut off. Last night I googled "The Walking Dead S5 E9" several sites had a popup to watch it with a 'Free Subscription' but I don't fool with that so about page 5, I found a site that had it as a streaming replay without a subscription.

:shrug:

I'm like Socki, there's not much I have to see.

I am missing my old DVR about now because it had the best "make me sleepy" programs recorded on it that would divert my attention from my busy life to just being sleepy ... my favorite was the Krakatoa Volcano program (not the 2006 movie) .....

 

[Tilted]

I'm honestly not sure about the last part, they stream it...I'm moving so Direct TV has been cut off. Last night I googled "The Walking Dead S5 E9" several sites had a popup to watch it with a 'Free Subscription' but I don't fool with that so about page 5, I found a site that had it as a streaming replay without a subscription.

:shrug:

I'm like Socki, there's not much I have to see.

Understood, thanks.

 

[lucky_bee]

Only Live or current episodes. Netflix and Hulu have prior episodes for a lot of the past and prior seasons.

That makes sense but my question is, is there a limited time frame to watch certain episodes until they're no longer available? Say I have my one HGTV show I want to see...usually airs Thurs evenings. After it airs on cable...what's my time frame of being able to see it with Sling?

 

[Larry Gude]

Wanna follow this

 

[Dakota]

What would be wonderful is if you could go to the various network websites and sign in using your sling credentials and see past episodes.

I checked AMC's website and see the providers that allow you to see episodes online has shrunk. Don't these networks realize that they are going to kill themselves off? People are getting sick and tired of paying crazy money every month for TV service.

 

[ArkRescue]

What would be wonderful is if you could go to the various network websites and sign in using your sling credentials and see past episodes.

I checked AMC's website and see the providers that allow you to see episodes online has shrunk. Don't these networks realize that they are going to kill themselves off? People are getting sick and tired of paying crazy money every month for TV service.

If you go back and see the prices for Internet vs. TV 10 + years ago, you will see that we paid more for TV - now we pay more for internet. They are going to get their money one way or another. Even with the bundling you are still paying a higher price for Internet because they know even the people who will drop TV will still pay for Internet.

 

[merc669]

That makes sense but my question is, is there a limited time frame to watch certain episodes until they're no longer available? Say I have my one HGTV show I want to see...usually airs Thurs evenings. After it airs on cable...what's my time frame of being able to see it with Sling?

From what I can see there is no tape delay. Its broadcast at the same time as what is on the air at that time. So if its a 8pm show then at 8pm on Sling its the same episode. Its not like Amazon where if you buy a season of something like say "American Horror Story" you cannot watch it till the next day after it has been broadcast on regular tv. Hope that makes sense.

 

[TWL]

I've been using Sling TV for the last week via the 7 day trial and invite. There are a few channels that have shows from the previous 3 days but most do not. Almost all of the channels are in HD(or as close as you can get with your bandwidth).
I've been using the PC and android apps. The PC app drops out every once in awhile. The android app on my phone works great.
I also have the Amazon Fire TV. There is yet to be an official app for it, but I was able to sideload the android app onto the Fire TV. This also works pretty good, although it takes a bit of digging to start the app.
With the base and add-on packages, I think this is a good alternative to cable/satellite.

 

[JeJeTe]

Not a bad deal to try it out.....

http://consumerist.com/2015/02/12/f...vices-if-you-prepay-for-3-months-of-sling-tv/

 

[Misfit]

We just canceled Direct TV & are having Metrocast internet only put into our new house so I'm going to give cutting the cord a try. I read over the thread and here's the cliff notes...

Internet $50 month
Netflix $8.00 month
Hulu $8.00 month
Crackle FREE

Roku box (Ollie's had them for $49) or free with 3 months of Sling TV ($60)
http://consumerist.com/2015/02/12/f...vices-if-you-prepay-for-3-months-of-sling-tv/

Sling TV $20 a month
https://www.sling.com (one TV at a time only) http://consumerist.com/2015/02/12/f...vices-if-you-prepay-for-3-months-of-sling-tv/

PlayOn TV
http://www.playon.tv/channels $19.99 annual or $39.99 lifetime runs through Wii/PlayStation/Xbox or laptop lots of channels need paid subscription for Netflix, HULU etc.

Antenna outdoor http://www.spectrumantenna.com/Long-Range-High-Gain-Outdoor-HDTV-Antenna-SP613-p/sp613.htm

Indoor option http://www.amazon.com/Winegard-FL-4...1424875640&sr=1-22&keywords=indoor+TV+Antenna

And maybe MLB TV for me $129.99 a year

 

[kwillia]

I'm curious to see if the new regulations about to hit the internet sector will truly reduce speeds as being predicted. If so it could very well make streaming shows via the internet a pretty miserable situation. :/

 

[JeJeTe]

We just canceled Direct TV & are having Metrocast internet only put into our new house so I'm going to give cutting the cord a try. I read over the thread and here's the cliff notes...

Internet $50 month
Netflix $8.00 month
Hulu $8.00 month
Crackle FREE

Roku box (Ollie's had them for $49) or free with 3 months of Sling TV ($60)
http://consumerist.com/2015/02/12/f...vices-if-you-prepay-for-3-months-of-sling-tv/

Sling TV $20 a month
https://www.sling.com (one TV at a time only) http://consumerist.com/2015/02/12/f...vices-if-you-prepay-for-3-months-of-sling-tv/

PlayOn TV
http://www.playon.tv/channels $19.99 annual or $39.99 lifetime runs through Wii/PlayStation/Xbox or laptop lots of channels need paid subscription for Netflix, HULU etc.

Antenna outdoor http://www.spectrumantenna.com/Long-Range-High-Gain-Outdoor-HDTV-Antenna-SP613-p/sp613.htm

Indoor option http://www.amazon.com/Winegard-FL-4...1424875640&sr=1-22&keywords=indoor+TV+Antenna

And maybe MLB TV for me $129.99 a year

I want updates on how this goes. I'm tired of paying $95 for tv when I'm hardly ever there and when I am, I watch my DVR.

 

[lucky_bee]

We just canceled Direct TV & are having Metrocast internet only put into our new house so I'm going to give cutting the cord a try. I read over the thread and here's the cliff notes...

Internet $50 month
Netflix $8.00 month
Hulu $8.00 month
Crackle FREE

Roku box (Ollie's had them for $49) or free with 3 months of Sling TV ($60)
http://consumerist.com/2015/02/12/f...vices-if-you-prepay-for-3-months-of-sling-tv/

Sling TV $20 a month
https://www.sling.com (one TV at a time only) http://consumerist.com/2015/02/12/f...vices-if-you-prepay-for-3-months-of-sling-tv/

PlayOn TV
http://www.playon.tv/channels $19.99 annual or $39.99 lifetime runs through Wii/PlayStation/Xbox or laptop lots of channels need paid subscription for Netflix, HULU etc.

Antenna outdoor http://www.spectrumantenna.com/Long-Range-High-Gain-Outdoor-HDTV-Antenna-SP613-p/sp613.htm

Indoor option http://www.amazon.com/Winegard-FL-4...1424875640&sr=1-22&keywords=indoor+TV+Antenna

And maybe MLB TV for me $129.99 a year

This is pretty much what I have now.


Metrocast for Internet only, $60/mo
I have both a chromecast and a Roku streaming stick $35-40 each, one time
Netflix, $8/mo but I share my account with my brothers who live elsewhere
HBOgo account-borrowed sign in info from parents...free
and Hulu plus $8/mo

I'm waiting to sign up for Sling TV bc 1. it's new and 2. I already manage just fine with what I've got, I'm still new to hulu, maybe once I burn through all my interests there I might try Sling.

 

[ArkRescue]

I want updates on how this goes. I'm tired of paying $95 for tv when I'm hardly ever there and when I am, I watch my DVR.

With discounts we are paying around $200 a month for low level internet, moderate level of basic channels, and a land line. No premium or sports channels other than those being provided FREE during their "promotion".

 

[JeJeTe]

With discounts we are paying around $200 a month for low level internet, moderate level of basic channels, and a land line. No premium or sports channels other than those being provided FREE during their "promotion".

Tv is about $95 and internet is $45. I have Dish so one of the lower channel packages with HD and DVR.

 

[merc669]

We just canceled Direct TV & are having Metrocast internet only put into our new house so I'm going to give cutting the cord a try. I read over the thread and here's the cliff notes...

Internet $50 month
Netflix $8.00 month
Hulu $8.00 month
Crackle FREE

Roku box (Ollie's had them for $49) or free with 3 months of Sling TV ($60)
http://consumerist.com/2015/02/12/f...vices-if-you-prepay-for-3-months-of-sling-tv/

Sling TV $20 a month
https://www.sling.com (one TV at a time only) http://consumerist.com/2015/02/12/f...vices-if-you-prepay-for-3-months-of-sling-tv/

PlayOn TV
http://www.playon.tv/channels $19.99 annual or $39.99 lifetime runs through Wii/PlayStation/Xbox or laptop lots of channels need paid subscription for Netflix, HULU etc.

Antenna outdoor http://www.spectrumantenna.com/Long-Range-High-Gain-Outdoor-HDTV-Antenna-SP613-p/sp613.htm

Indoor option http://www.amazon.com/Winegard-FL-4...1424875640&sr=1-22&keywords=indoor+TV+Antenna

And maybe MLB TV for me $129.99 a year

Skip PlayON... Most of the channels has nothing on them or brief clips. If you expect the networks to be there forget it. I would save the 40. If you really want. Invest the 40 in a Good VPN Network and then get BBC Iplayer and other channels by using VPN. If your router supports it.

As far as the outdoor antenna there is a site. Cannot remember it but will tell you from your location what you can get. I live down by Great Mills and for me to get much of anything I would need a large tower to get it high enough to grab the signal. So for me it would be a waste.

 

[Misfit]

Skip PlayON... Most of the channels has nothing on them or brief clips. If you expect the networks to be there forget it. I would save the 40. If you really want. Invest the 40 in a Good VPN Network and the get BBC Iplayer and other channels by using VPN. If your router supports it.

As far as the outdoor antenna there is a site. Cannot remember it but will tell you from your location what you can get. I live down by Great Mills and for me to get much of anything I would need a large tower to get it high enough to grab the signal. So for me it would be a waste.

Any suggestions on a good VPN?

 

[merc669]

I use PIA but here is a web report you can look at;

http://lifehacker.com/5935863/five-best-vpn-service-providers