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Opinechik
post Jul 12 2012, 2:47 pm
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For those of you that have it... are you happy with it, ever lose service because of bad weather if so how often, do you have internet through it too? I notice there's a two year contract with most of the providers....
Basically I wanna get rid of cable.
The bill is like 120 bucks a month and now ABC has been blacked out in Maine because Time Warner Cable and the ABC affiliate here can't come to an agreement about money. I don't actually watch anything on ABC, but it pisses me off to think I pay that much a month and if I wanted to watch ABC I wouldn't be able to.
So anyway, any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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OutToDry
post Jul 12 2012, 3:01 pm
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you can still get abc with some type of antenna on your roof like we all did in the 70's. Anyone else coroborate this?
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post Jul 12 2012, 3:05 pm
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Thanks OTD, I did read that. I've been thinking about getting rid of cable for awhile...this is kinda like the last straw. A couple of years ago it was CBS that we lost ....and the bill just keeps getting higher.
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post Jul 12 2012, 8:47 pm
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I am about to switch from Cable to Satellite like you and had similar questions. My brother has satellite and one of the things we talked about was how often he loses service during bad weather. He told me it rarely happens and when it does it's not out for long. He also made the point that you can get a DVR package at a good price from the satellite service - and that what his family does whenever they lose service is catch up on all the stuff they've recorded. Seemed like a simple idea that made a lot of sense to me!
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post Jul 12 2012, 8:52 pm
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I finally switched from Comcast to Directv in the spring, and I love it. I have double the package that I had with Comcast, for half the cost. The big issue right now is the fight between Viacom and Directv. Viacom is trying to back out of a deal and jack up their rates, and Directv is standing their ground. The only thing I'm missing that matters right now is Comedy Central.
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post Jul 12 2012, 8:55 pm
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If you happen to switch to Directv, talk to someone you know that currently has it. They can refer you, and you'll both save $100.
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post Jul 12 2012, 9:02 pm
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im waiting out the grandfathered comcast sportsnet philly fiasco before i switch.
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post Jul 12 2012, 9:56 pm
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All you need is HBO and a sports channel and you're set.
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post Jul 12 2012, 9:58 pm
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QUOTE(Pokey @ Jul 12 2012, 10:56 pm) *

All you need is HBO and a sports channel and you're set.



Don't forget Showtime for Dexter, and Homeland.
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post Jul 13 2012, 11:59 am
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Thanks for your responses everyone.

Now I'm wondering about one specific provider; Dish.
Anyone have any experience with them or heard anything bad?
Thanks again all.
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