Is the cost of cable really that bad? I mean....

[HookersandIceCream]

I would say $100 is the breaking point for people for the average person in terms of how much they want to pay for both TV + Internet.
But the cost off add on like DVR or HBO ballon it up well past $100, not to mention most packages are 12 month specials.

Cable companies do not care too much, even with so many people dropping cable, they also offer internet and sometimes are the only company.
So don't expect them to suffer too much.

 

[Malta]

I wish

Is Verizon Fios available in your area? 50/50 is $64 a month, no need for their TV or phone service.

 

[GoldenGlove]

I would say $100 is the breaking point for people for the average person in terms of how much they want to pay for both TV + Internet.
But the cost off add on like DVR or HBO ballon it up well past $100, not to mention most packages are 12 month specials.

Cable companies do not care too much, even with so many people dropping cable, they also offer internet and sometimes are the only company.
So don't expect them to suffer too much.

Yea, either way they are getting paid.

I have asked them why I can get HD channels for free with an antennae yet I have to pay more for it with cable when they've tried running some promotion by me. I feel like these companies are preying off of those that just don't know any better

 

[GoldenGlove]

Is Verizon Fios available in your area? 50/50 is $64 a month, no need for their TV or phone service.

Nope



Just UVERSE and Comcast. ATT net speeds suck so I rolled with Comcast

 

[Sad Bunny]

It depends on how many rooms you watch HD content in.

If you only have 1 TV and only watch stuff in 1 room, you can find 1 HD box and cable for a decent price. The problem is when you have to add on the additional box fees for more than 1 room. I have 3 HDTVs, and I honestly use them all pretty much daily.

Living Room
Mancave
Bedroom

For example, with Comcast, last time I got a quote for cable from them, I think for DVRs and HD, or even just HD, I'd have to pay like 7 or 10 bucks per box depending on which one I got on top of whatever my bill is.

That's an extra 21 to 30 bucks in my case just for HD content. That's what annoys me the most about some of these cable companies and ISPs. So I stream everything, and have an antennae for local broadcasts.

Oh I see. Yeah we got one 50 inch in the living room.

Small tv just for background noise in the room.

My girl watches more tv than me. She actually got me into tv and these threads too...so many dope shows out

 

[Malta]

Nope



Just UVERSE and Comcast. ATT net speeds suck so I rolled with Comcast

:ScustHop: That's horrible, my condolences my G

 

[Bathing Ape]

20 dollars for internet

 

[Sad Bunny]

Where do you pay $20 a month for internet? Who is your provider, NetZero?

lemme see them download speeds

Exactly.

I need the fastest internet. fukk that

I stream tv and movies, play the game and work from home

 

[satam55]

For less than the cost of your internet bill alone I stream everything and have episodes by the hour in most scenarios.

THIS!!! I been torrenting all my shows for years because it's MUCH MORE convient to watch on my own time than to watch live + subtitles. Or I could just use Hulu/Networks' sites or apps.

So sports is the only reason to have cable.

 

[Sad Bunny]

Yea, either way they are getting paid.

I have asked them why I can get HD channels for free with an antennae yet I have to pay more for it with cable when they've tried running some promotion by me. I feel like these companies are preying off of those that just don't know any better

Yeah people dumb

They get sucked into a 2 year contract for a damn 200 gift card

My shyt is month to month so I can cut the cord at any time....never know if you'll lose your job and shyt

 

[Sad Bunny]

THIS!!! I been torrenting all my shows for years because it's MUCH MORE convient to watch on my own time than to watch live + subtitles. Or I could just use Hulu/Networks' sites or apps.

So sports is the only reason to have cable.

Most cable companies have on demand demand the shows are on there the next morning

I still don't k ow how to use torrents nor do I have time for that

I used to just stream the show when I didn't have cable

 

[JLova]

Yall don't even want to see my plan. Getting raped beyond belief.

 

[Nephilim_BC]

Yeah people dumb

They get sucked into a 2 year contract for a damn 200 gift card

My shyt is month to month so I can cut the cord at any time....never know if you'll lose your job and shyt

id never do a 2 year contract on anything. When I first moved into my apartment I got a $250 visa for a 1 year agreement with Uverse. Internet was like $50 a month tho but thats all I needed. Forgot the speed but it was good for what I needed.

Now, they have
Internet (18mbps)+tv+hbo+amazon prime (1 year) for $50 a month
and the same package but with 45 mbps for $60 a month

That isnt too bad imo, especially for prime

 

[Cladyclad]

20 dollars for internet

I had caught AT&T at a promotional rate before for 14.95. It was for a nice speed. I also had AT&T for 24.95 & 29.99 for years & currently my mom has Uverse for a great price. Gotta get them deals breh

 

[Spiritual Stratocaster]

Internet solo is 20$ a month. + Netflix = 30$ +hulu = idk but cheaper

The price each roommate pays right?