Snafu
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Post by Snafu on Feb 7, 2018 12:03:40 GMT -8
I am this close to cutting my Dish satellite cord. I hesitate only because I do not want to lose the access to P12 network and most importantly, Beaver games.
I am by no means an expert, but I know there are a lot of ways to drop expensive satellite and cable TV subscriptions and replace them with less expensive online content like Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, etc.
But how do you maintain access to P12 network, local programming?
I am sure if I spent enough time to research it, I could figure it out. However, I am hoping there is a Benny House expert that has already done this and are reaping the savings of not paying an overpriced cable bill.
Any comments and advice are appreciated.
Thank you.
Go Beavs!
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Post by beaverdude on Feb 7, 2018 13:16:53 GMT -8
I am sure if I spent enough time to research it, I could figure it out. However, I am hoping there is a Benny House expert that has already done this and are reaping the savings of not paying an overpriced cable bill. From the Pac-12 website: Q: Does Pac-12 Networks have an online subscription service available to fans? A: Pac-12 Networks does not currently provide an a-la-carte Internet-only subscription option. However, we do provide online access to all of our broadcast TV content including live events, through our TV providers via TV Everywhere service. Download the Pac-12 Now app for iOS or Android, or visit pac-12.com/live to access. So you will need a plan somewhere |
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Post by ReserRowdy on Feb 7, 2018 13:22:38 GMT -8
I cut the cord a little over a year ago. Here is my setup: Mohu30 digital antenna for local broadcasts like ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS (in full HD!). It just uses a regular coaxial cable. In my location I get good reception, but geography and proximity to to towers makes a difference. Here is a good site the get an idea of how it will work for you - www.fcc.gov/media/engineering/dtvmaps. For your main question, I get all of the Pac-12 Networks through SlingTV. It's a streaming service that plugs into an HDMI port. It's $20/month for the basic SlingTV package, but you need the upgraded $5/month "Sports Extra" add-on. One thing to note, this package doesn't include FS1 which does carry some Pac-12 games. SlingTV offers FS1 with their largest package at $40/month I believe. There is no contract so you can cancel or change your plan at any time. They have lots of other add-on packages for kids, movies, news, etc. but for me the basic plan has a pretty good cross section of channels including ESPN/2/3/NEWS, HGTV, CNN and so on. Check out the website for the full plan. I'm definitely glad I made the switch. My Comcast plan introductory offer expired and my bill had gone from about $90/month to $190/month. Now I get my internet from Frontier for $40/month and SlingTV for $25/month. We already had Amazon Prime but we definitely use SlingTV more. Let me know if you have any additional questions! |
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Post by seastape on Feb 19, 2018 21:25:16 GMT -8
I cut the cord a little over a year ago. Here is my setup: Mohu30 digital antenna for local broadcasts like ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS (in full HD!). It just uses a regular coaxial cable. In my location I get good reception, but geography and proximity to to towers makes a difference. Here is a good site the get an idea of how it will work for you - www.fcc.gov/media/engineering/dtvmaps. For your main question, I get all of the Pac-12 Networks through SlingTV. It's a streaming service that plugs into an HDMI port. It's $20/month for the basic SlingTV package, but you need the upgraded $5/month "Sports Extra" add-on. One thing to note, this package doesn't include FS1 which does carry some Pac-12 games. SlingTV offers FS1 with their largest package at $40/month I believe. There is no contract so you can cancel or change your plan at any time. They have lots of other add-on packages for kids, movies, news, etc. but for me the basic plan has a pretty good cross section of channels including ESPN/2/3/NEWS, HGTV, CNN and so on. Check out the website for the full plan. I'm definitely glad I made the switch. My Comcast plan introductory offer expired and my bill had gone from about $90/month to $190/month. Now I get my internet from Frontier for $40/month and SlingTV for $25/month. We already had Amazon Prime but we definitely use SlingTV more. Let me know if you have any additional questions! I have a similar experience: I cut the chord and use Sling Orange ($20/month) + $5/month sports package. I also have Amazon Prime. Unfortunately, I live in an area in which an antenna is not an option. I therefore do not get local channels, which has been a painful adjustment. No NFL (except ESPN games), no Olympics. If, however, you can get an antenna, then it's a great idea to cut the chord. Save ~$100/month. |
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Post by ochobeavo on Feb 28, 2018 8:35:17 GMT -8
I cut the cord a little over a year ago. Here is my setup: Mohu30 digital antenna for local broadcasts like ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS (in full HD!). It just uses a regular coaxial cable. In my location I get good reception, but geography and proximity to to towers makes a difference. Here is a good site the get an idea of how it will work for you - www.fcc.gov/media/engineering/dtvmaps. For your main question, I get all of the Pac-12 Networks through SlingTV. It's a streaming service that plugs into an HDMI port. It's $20/month for the basic SlingTV package, but you need the upgraded $5/month "Sports Extra" add-on. One thing to note, this package doesn't include FS1 which does carry some Pac-12 games. SlingTV offers FS1 with their largest package at $40/month I believe. There is no contract so you can cancel or change your plan at any time. They have lots of other add-on packages for kids, movies, news, etc. but for me the basic plan has a pretty good cross section of channels including ESPN/2/3/NEWS, HGTV, CNN and so on. Check out the website for the full plan. I'm definitely glad I made the switch. My Comcast plan introductory offer expired and my bill had gone from about $90/month to $190/month. Now I get my internet from Frontier for $40/month and SlingTV for $25/month. We already had Amazon Prime but we definitely use SlingTV more. Let me know if you have any additional questions! I have a similar experience: I cut the chord and use Sling Orange ($20/month) + $5/month sports package. I also have Amazon Prime. Unfortunately, I live in an area in which an antenna is not an option. I therefore do not get local channels, which has been a painful adjustment. No NFL (except ESPN games), no Olympics. If, however, you can get an antenna, then it's a great idea to cut the chord. Save ~$100/month. Similar set up here -> Sling + Amazon Prime + Netflix + indoor HD antenna for locals. Antenna works just fine for the most part, sometimes have to adjust a bit based on the channel. Sling now offers DVR as well which is nice. For NFL, CBS All Access does offer streaming of your local CBS broadcast, though a lot of times I just watched RedZone on Sling. No complaints with Sling other than my ESPN streams sometimes get really choppy - but it seems to be only the ESPN/ESPN2/ESPNU feeds. |
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Post by Tigardbeav on Feb 28, 2018 9:37:20 GMT -8
Late to the party but have Sling as well. Love it. I like the replays on Sling. On cable if I forget to DVR it I'm screwed. But on Sling there are replays below the current channels streaming. I just watched the MBB vs ASU game yesterday. We were out of the house on Saturday. I probably watch 3-4 games a week. Now Baseball will be coming up and that number will go up
And good package of other channels. Mrs TB wants her Direct TV & DVR so the Sling is a work around
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Post by atownbeaver on May 10, 2018 11:49:40 GMT -8
I cut the cord a little over a year ago. Here is my setup: Mohu30 digital antenna for local broadcasts like ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS (in full HD!). It just uses a regular coaxial cable. In my location I get good reception, but geography and proximity to to towers makes a difference. Here is a good site the get an idea of how it will work for you - www.fcc.gov/media/engineering/dtvmaps. For your main question, I get all of the Pac-12 Networks through SlingTV. It's a streaming service that plugs into an HDMI port. It's $20/month for the basic SlingTV package, but you need the upgraded $5/month "Sports Extra" add-on. One thing to note, this package doesn't include FS1 which does carry some Pac-12 games. SlingTV offers FS1 with their largest package at $40/month I believe. There is no contract so you can cancel or change your plan at any time. They have lots of other add-on packages for kids, movies, news, etc. but for me the basic plan has a pretty good cross section of channels including ESPN/2/3/NEWS, HGTV, CNN and so on. Check out the website for the full plan. I'm definitely glad I made the switch. My Comcast plan introductory offer expired and my bill had gone from about $90/month to $190/month. Now I get my internet from Frontier for $40/month and SlingTV for $25/month. We already had Amazon Prime but we definitely use SlingTV more. Let me know if you have any additional questions! The cheapest Dish Network option that will get you Pac-12 and FS1 runs you right at about $100/m when it is all said and done. $40 is a huge savings if you go that route. My issue, is my location in South Salem only gives me Comcast as a high speed provider. Meh. |
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