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I'm Gen-X, but identify as the Silent Generation, thank you very much. :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by riser3
Ok Boomer.Quote:
Originally Posted by skaredshtles
:fuckyou::cussing:Quote:
Originally Posted by riser3
anybody have experience with Cell service through Comcast?
We are cutting cable end of month. we were ditching Comcast for ATT, 5 phone / 10 gig shared and 300MBS / unlimited WiFi for about $250 I believe. We've always been happy with Comcast service but hate the price. We had been in good standing with Comcast since 1998 and they've come back with cell 10 gig across 5 phones which we own; + 300MBS or faster internet, unlimited, with modem rental, for about $170 a month all in, taxes, etc. So now leaning heavily their way...any intel appreciated!
I don't have any first-hand experience, but know that Comcast uses Verizon's network to provide mobile service (it's called an MVNO if you want to research). Part of the deal with the MVNOs is that when you're in range of a wifi hot-spot the service will switch over from the cellular network to the hotspot. Customers on the "host" network (aka "real" Verizon customers) get prioritized so your speed won't be as fast as if you had the service directly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marshall Tucker
^ saw that they were verison but did not know the hotspot item - helpful thx!
Wow!Quite a jump:
Anyone else?Quote:
We’re reaching out to remind you that as of today, the price of your Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV plan has increased from $50.99/month to $60.99/month.
Yup. Currently reading up on YouTube TV.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alpinord
I switched to Xfinity Mobile about a month ago. All good so far. Total bill last month for two lines and payments on two new Galaxy A50s was $31.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marshall Tucker
Well the deed is done. It's hard to discern the difference in internet speeds even though this is 18 times faster than what we had (50/50 vs 940/880). I guess the bottom line is it's up to the device if it can handle more info more quickly but it doesn't seem to be affected by running 2 tv's, 4 laptops and 4 phones at the same time. It's challenging with just streaming for tv because you can't flip through channels while there are commercials running because you have to leave what you're watching and open different channels rather than just flipping back and forth and then when you go back you still have to watch the ads but that's not so terrible I guess. The ads are annoying but not any different than regular tv, about 2:30 each commercial break. I was hoping that streaming through YouTubeTV would eliminate ads but I guess not :frown: All in all it is a pretty nice service but it won't save much over what we were paying, between internet service, router rental and $50/mo for YTTV it's only $40/mo cheaper and doesn't offer as many channels. We'll get our own router and work that in, at $15/mo it's not the worst thing but it could be paid for in a year or less depending on what we buy and that would bring it into focus a bit better.
The Android TV is pretty cool and works well, not sure which is better yet that or the Roku TV we've had for the last few months. It is easier to cast to it from my Android phone because Chromecast is built in.
Oh, does anyone want my old router? It's pretty well obsolete but works fine. I think the tech said it's 3rd generation wi-fi tech and limited to 50/50 but if you only have weak service and need one it'll do for you. It has a WAN port, 4 LAN 10/100 ports and the coax plug as well as a USB to run an hdmi cable to your tv. PM me with details and I'll get it out to you for some beers or edibles to cover shipping.
Yup, mine when from 44.99 to 54.99 with adds.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alpinord
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Ice how has this product worked out for you / update? Almost bought the $60 +4k version of it recently but didn't. trying to get to apple TV on a 2016 Samsung where my wife has a free year from a recent cell phone purchase. Also want to compare Sling to netflix TV but Sling not compatible with samsungs that I can tell / no app.Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
to the thread, as an extremely mechanically challenged accountant, I started out realizing between 4 cell phones at ATT and TV/internet/landline bundle with comcast, I was around $435 a month. Was going to cancel Comcast altogether and go to 300mbs internet with ATT + phones for $240. Had been with comcast since 1998 and thier "recovery team" came up with 10 Gigs accross 4 phones on basically verision towers, 1 terabyte 300mbs interet + modem rental for about $150 a month before tax. Made the switch 1/1 and haven't seen an updated comcast bill but suspect it will weigh in about $175. so +- 250 a month savings. it was a bitch getting ATT to unlock the phones and had to appeal one. The Sims card & activiation at Comcast wasn't a cakewalk either but got it done. Then wired up the roof atenna (the big Omm, think i'm about $75 into this with the mounting pole/hardware) getting about 75 local channels, which amounts to 5-6 networks and 65 gilligan's island reruns, but hard to argue the price. hooked it into the comcast inlet which had a nice splitter and wiring in place, and the TVs worked fine. The internet not-so-much as I'd basically unplugged it. so had to relocate the antenna, buy a seperate 1:4 powered splitter ($50 from best buy) and re-route the comcast coax, and vo-wah-la. Over the air working perfect accross 4 TVs. No noticable difference in the cell phones so far.
then sunday focused on the streaming service. Got the main samsung to speak to the innernet, and got a seperate amazon prime account/app to work, which worked perfecty the first night monday, last night tuesday there was a shit-ton of buffering, I mean like every few minutes. scratching my head on that. Wife got a new cell in the process ($iphone 8 32 storage 6.95 a month 18m through comcast, didn't think i could do better buying) which came with a year to Apple TV but apple not compatibel with samsung app regime.
Not sure on the main streaming service yet, but need to decide soon for the college game. YMMV. Cheers MT
We have a two Roku devices and like them. Nice having a remote and the interface is well done.
We also have a Chromecast that I bought but my wife didn't like it, hence the 2nd Roku. The Chromecast is great for getting sports feeds (reddit streams or whatever site they are now using) to the TV via a chrome browser. Can't do that with the Roku devices.
I'll add my $0.02
Dropped Xfinity cable, but kept their internet (upgraded much faster and unlimited data). 300+ Mbps download speed ≈ $110
Family of 5 with almost 3 teenagers.
6 TVs
Gaming PC & Sony PS4 connected to internet with ethernet cable.
6 Roku sticks and remotes with volume control.
Hulu with adds
Stealing Netflix with mom's account
Stealing Amazon Prime with sister's account
Still getting HBO for free....even though we cancelled our subscription in Nov. :)
Disney+ is free for year due to unlimited Verizon data plan.
All for around $65 per month.
I wouldn't pay for Prime or Disney+.
I would pay for Netflix.
Wife and I stream a lot.....kids mostly stream on their devices (youtube for free).
I'd pay the $15 / month for HBO if/when wanted.
If you’re in the Apple ecosystem already get an Apple TV. Works seamlessly with phones, macs and iPads. Gets you access to the streaming stuff too. More money but I like how they work with my stuff better than a Roku which doesn’t interact well/at all with my phones.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marshall Tucker
Chrome casts are only good for sending stuff from a device to a TV in my experience.
Running hulu live now(along with prime and Netflix) and so far I'm liking it enough, but our TV is bedroom is an older smart TV, vizio I think, and it's too old to play with hulu live app. Can I just do chromecast on that TV to make it work and is it just buying the chromecast or is there associated fees as well? I'm an idiot with most of this shit and haven't looked into it yet but figured you guys would know.
No extra fees with the Chromecast. Basically anything you can stream to your phone/tablet/computer you can then stream to your TV via the attached Chromecast. I've got an OLD Chromecast and it still works fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by lifelinksplit
Heads up to those who use TV antennas... I noticed I lost a few channels, I reran “find channels” thru my TV menu, and boom all my channels back.
Pretty amazing I can get 40+ HD channels including each of the major networks; all on a $15 indoor antenna just sitting inside a drawer in my media center...
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Good for you. I can't. The move to digital screwed me over. VT is hit or miss depending on which pimple you live behind.Quote:
Originally Posted by nickwm21
I have given Youtube TV a spin as an alternative to Cable.
Pretty impressed. All my locals, all the sports I want except for MLB TV ( I already knew that), streaming of movies and past content.
All in all a pretty decent value at $ 49.95.
^ I finally found the "live" screen on my PC. I can't for the life of me figure out how to get it to come up from the samsung app....just shows this jumble of videos that I have no interest in...
You tube TV app or just the You Tube app on the Samsung? Get one of the Roku or FireTV for the TV and use that for You Tube TV and the local channels, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marshall Tucker
So youtube app is diferent from YouTube TV app?Quote:
Originally Posted by RShea
Really? Who knew?
(finally figured that out late yesterday. works perfectly now)
(duh)
My latest verizon bill now includes $28.67 in taxes & fees. :fuckyou::fuckyou::fuckyou::fuckyou:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobby Finstock
YES, 2 different services of course. You Tube has been around then they added the streaming service and used You Tube TV and it is a paid subscription different than even the Premium You Tube that allows viewing the free stuff without ad interruption.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marshall Tucker
PSA: today is last day for YouTube 2 week free trial.
I’m trying to get my head around Hulu live/no commercials vs YouTube live content. For $6 you can get Hulu content and on demand stuff....with commercials I think. On first blush, I did not see much past on demand episodes on a couple searches with YouTube TV. Correct or what am I missing?
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got an email fucking youtubetv is jacking their price $15/mo ($49.99 --> $64.99)
just canceled
without any sports on, i really haven't been watching anyway
i'll reevaluate if/when sports start going again
Dug this thread up to ask: any strong preference or recommendations on a digital antenna? Or are they more or less the same. Looking to buy one soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by nickwm21
Wirecutter has recs that I assume are fine: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...-hdtv-antenna/
You have to do the research. How far from you house are the various transmission towers? What spectrums or frequencies (UHF, VHF or HiV- High VHF) are the channels and how far? Rabbitears or the official FCC Web site for OTA TV Antenna have a lookup for you to enter your address and then report the distances and directions. Color coding to see if indoor antenna (under 20 miles is best, sometimes a bit further), attic mounted antenna (type of roof material, etc) or outdoor antenna either on the roof or on a pole or tower if you want 50-60 mile or so ranges. Yagi outdoor antenna's, but some if they have 2 different directions are better off with 2 directional antennas instead of a weaker omni-directional antenna. Terrain and other things also affect what works of course.Quote:
Originally Posted by fool
And also to clarify- there is no such thing as a digital Antenna- an Antenna is an antenna, whether the broadcast is the newer digital TV spectrums - they are still either UHF or VHF just like the old Analog TV and any designation of a "Digital TV" antenna is just marketing.
There are websites that will tell you what you can get from your address from the various antenna types. But if you live in a major metro or suburb close by you can likely get the 4 major networks in HD with a $15 indoor antenna.
All the other over the air channels are garbage anyway....
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Pretty much this. I have an older version of the Mohu Leaf and it works fine. All my signals are within 30 miles (pretty much in town so no issues there). I do have to move it around for different channels but it doesn't bother me and I'm bothered by everything. You might get some weird versions of the normal networks but for the most part it's the major networks, maybe WB and a couple PBS stations.Quote:
Originally Posted by nickwm21
^^^ Do you notice that Fox and ABC are a little funky?
What is really odd is that when I was streaming them with You-Tube TV they were equally funky.
Although I watch so little tv other than sports so I'm not sure but yes, some of the channels are a bit glitchy or the sound is a little off.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunion 2020
Yep that is it.
I'm pretty sure the 4 majors are *also* garbage. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by nickwm21
I'll give PBS a pass as "not garbage" at this time.
We did it. It's not really much cheaper, if at all, after you get a couple of subs so that you can have all the channels everyone wants. The upside is we got this crazy fast internet because I didn't want to hear whining about "I can't get on" "my phone keeps dropping out" etc. so it's super fast now. We can run both tv's, a laptop or three and a couple of phones at once with no noticeable degradation.
In Seattle it’s the 4 major networks, PBS, a few classic movie channels, and about 30 Korean channels.
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Bump. Keep it here.