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TVFactFan · 12-21-2012, 09:02 PM

t was a report in the latest issue of TV guide that 419,000 people have cancelled cable and satellite TV for

Streaming shows on Netflix

Streaming shows on Itunes

Streaming shows on Hulu.com

I guess we can add Digital TV to the list too-LOL Unfortunately I can't cancel cable because I'm a sports fanatic and all pro sports are on cable so there is no cancellation in my TV future

What about you?

Regulus · 12-21-2012, 10:07 PM

I cancelled my subscription to Pay-TV six years ago this upcoming January 2nd after accumulating enough DVDs to watch them for more than a year (At the rate of four hours each evening). Three months earlier (September 30, 2006) I grew FED UP with Cable TV when I saw an air for Vi

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DURING A CHILDREN'S SHOW!

I too was a Sports Fan, but I learned to do without (If there is a Game I want to see, there's a Sports Pub within walking distance of my house, a $6.00 Glass of beer is $123.00 CHEAPER than a month of Pay-TV!).

And I know I'm not alone, in the last two years 3,000,000 Households have "Cut the Cord", a number that's certainly to rise next year after the next wave of price increases (Somebody has to pay for all those Sports Contracts by ESPN and other Sports networks).

I don't miss it at all, the $65.00 I used to pay for Cable (in 2006) has since been re-allocated to purchase more DVDs, and all you have to do is look at my signature to see how well I have done with that money.

mets82 · 12-21-2012, 10:21 PM

I'm in the same boat as Solomon as I like my sports so I need the sports channels. I dont have Netflix or ITunes and as far as Hulu goes, I'm disappointed with Hulu. I'm not impressed with the shows they have there, they dont have all the episodes on there and frankly, there "Classic shows" section isnt anything to brag about.

TVFactFan · 12-21-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mets82

I'm in the same boat as Solomon as I like my sports so I need the sports channels. I dont have Netflix or ITunes and as far as Hulu goes, I'm disappointed with Hulu. I'm not impressed with the shows they have there, they dont have all the episodes on there and frankly, there "Classic shows" section isnt anything to brag about.

No way in hell I can go without NBATV LOL

clj2 · 12-21-2012, 10:35 PM

No, and I wouldn't really consider it.

I watch a lot of original series on cable (like USA, FX, Comedy Central) and Netflix or Hulu really aren't an acceptable substitute to me. Not to mention the History Channels (both of them), Science, Discovery, ESPN. I still consider my subscription a good value.

TVFactFan · 12-21-2012, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by clj2

No, and I wouldn't really consider it.

I watch a lot of original series on cable (like USA, FX, Comedy Central) and Netflix or Hulu really aren't an acceptable substitute to me. Not to mention the History Channels (both of them), Science, Discovery, ESPN. I still consider my subscription a good value.

I will they are a acceptable in the summer time

OH Nuts! · 12-22-2012, 12:10 AM

I don't watch that much TV so I never got cable to begin with. Used the $ I saved to buy TV shows I really wanted to see. The basic channels are enough for me.

Mr. Television · 12-22-2012, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by OH Nuts!

I don't watch that much TV so I never got cable to begin with. Used the $ I saved to buy TV shows I really wanted to see. The basic channels are enough for me.

I can't even get basic channels without cable.

JamesG · 12-22-2012, 12:24 AM

Nope.

Had cable all my life and I don't see myself getting rid of it in the foreseeable future.

treky · 12-22-2012, 12:45 AM

I've had cable since 1988 and I have no intention of EVER dancelling it. As for the cost I don't really care since my brother pays all our expences-including my bills! (well, almost; I have medicare so "uncle Sam" foots all my medical bills)

OH Nuts! · 12-22-2012, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

I can't even get basic channels without cable.

I have a digital converter box on top of my analog TV. (All my friends scream at me to get some kind of flat screen ALREADY -but why should I - both the TV & converter box work together beautifully - when either croaks THEN I'll get a "small" 20 inch flat screen)

tvfreak1987 · 12-22-2012, 12:58 AM

I have DirecTV and I really can't see myself without cable/satellite because, for one, I'm a HUGE Baseball fan so I need my MLB Network, and Fox Sports Detroit has my Tigers. That, and I don't really like to wait for my cable shows (Daily Show, Conan, etc.) to be posted online. Aside from all that, Me-TV gets most of my viewing.

TVFactFan · 12-22-2012, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tvfreak1987

I have DirecTV and I really can't see myself without cable/satellite because, for one, I'm a HUGE Baseball fan so I need my MLB Network, and Fox Sports Detroit has my Tigers. Aside from that, Me-TV gets most of my viewing.

Maybe they will come out with a digital sports channel in 2016 LOL

PrettyinPink55 · 12-22-2012, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

Nope.

Had cable all my life and I don't see myself getting rid of it in the foreseeable future.

Same here. I've had cable all my life too and I couldn't imagine doing without it.

PrettyinPink55 · 12-22-2012, 01:42 AM

P.S., Regulus, MY GOODNESS, you've got a HUGE collection there!!

You are basically your own TV network 24/7!!

12-21-2012, 09:02 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,040	Are you one of the 419,000 who has cancelled Cable???? t was a report in the latest issue of TV guide that 419,000 people have cancelled cable and satellite TV for Streaming shows on Netflix Streaming shows on Itunes Streaming shows on Hulu.com I guess we can add Digital TV to the list too-LOL Unfortunately I can't cancel cable because I'm a sports fanatic and all pro sports are on cable so there is no cancellation in my TV future What about you?

12-21-2012, 10:07 PM	#2
Regulus Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 07, 2011 Location: Port Orange, Florida Avatar - Poiuyt Posts: 3,374	I cancelled my subscription to Pay-TV six years ago this upcoming January 2nd after accumulating enough DVDs to watch them for more than a year (At the rate of four hours each evening). Three months earlier (September 30, 2006) I grew FED UP with Cable TV when I saw an air for Vigra DURING A CHILDREN'S SHOW! I too was a Sports Fan, but I learned to do without (If there is a Game I want to see, there's a Sports Pub within walking distance of my house, a $6.00 Glass of beer is $123.00 CHEAPER than a month of Pay-TV!). And I know I'm not alone, in the last two years 3,000,000 Households have "Cut the Cord", a number that's certainly to rise next year after the next wave of price increases (Somebody has to pay for all those Sports Contracts by ESPN and other Sports networks). I don't miss it at all, the $65.00 I *used* to pay for Cable (in 2006) has since been re-allocated to purchase more DVDs, and all you have to do is look at my signature to see how well I have done with that money.
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mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,058	I'm in the same boat as Solomon as I like my sports so I need the sports channels. I dont have Netflix or ITunes and as far as Hulu goes, I'm disappointed with Hulu. I'm not impressed with the shows they have there, they dont have all the episodes on there and frankly, there "Classic shows" section isnt anything to brag about.
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clj2 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 3,501	No, and I wouldn't really consider it. I watch a lot of original series on cable (like USA, FX, Comedy Central) and Netflix or Hulu really aren't an acceptable substitute to me. Not to mention the History Channels (both of them), Science, Discovery, ESPN. I still consider my subscription a good value.
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12-22-2012, 12:45 AM	#10
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	I've had cable since 1988 and I have no intention of EVER dancelling it. As for the cost I don't really care since my brother pays all our expences-including my bills! (well, almost; I have medicare so "uncle Sam" foots all my medical bills)
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OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I don't watch that much TV so I never got cable to begin with. Used the $ I saved to buy TV shows I really wanted to see. The basic channels are enough for me.

12-22-2012, 12:24 AM	#9
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,075	Nope. Had cable all my life and I don't see myself getting rid of it in the foreseeable future.

12-22-2012, 12:58 AM	#12
tvfreak1987 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 10, 2009 Location: Jackson, MI Posts: 580	I have DirecTV and I really can't see myself without cable/satellite because, for one, I'm a HUGE Baseball fan so I need my MLB Network, and Fox Sports Detroit has my Tigers. That, and I don't really like to wait for my cable shows (Daily Show, Conan, etc.) to be posted online. Aside from all that, Me-TV gets most of my viewing.
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12-22-2012, 01:42 AM	#15
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	P.S., Regulus, MY GOODNESS, you've got a HUGE collection there!! You are basically your own TV network 24/7!!