[Utilizer]

I have already pretty much given up on watching regular OTABTV or cable tv. Now I just look for reviews of new series to examine and view online. Same for the regular older series that I enjoy. For the ones that are still in production, NCIS for example, the latest episodes are viewable with only a two- or three- day delay, so no big deal. About the only thing I need to watch realtime is things like breaking news, but some of the "news" stations quite overdo it at times, such as the all-flight-370 all-the-time for an entire week.

Then again, the better stations stream really important breaking news online and post a link to view, so again I am well-satisfied with no cable tv anymore and online viewing. Quite certain I am not the only one.

[puppypusher]

One thing I ca’t stand about Dish T.V. is being stuck with ESPN.I find it to be as irritating as CNN,MSNBC and the rest of the alphabet networks.

I spent two hours at an Auto service shop and they had that crap running.It was pure torture.

I’m a guy who at one time like football,baseball and hockey.The prima donnas of today have killed any enjoyment of the game for me and the know it all talking heads who spew their crap for hours don’t help.

[stinkerpot65]

ESPN gets more left-wing by the week. Do not support them.

[PhiloBedo]

Sling TV? Why do I think of Billy Bob Thorton’s retarted character?

[dennisw]

I have had loaded cable TV deals....got bored w it, So now I have highs peed Comcast plus some local channels. I rarely watch TV but I will cave and watch some PBS shows.

The only thing I miss is Fox News. If could get Fox News two nights a week I would be set

[molson209]

I bet Obama gets it for FREE

[Boogieman]

I hope, in the future, it all moves towards ala carte programming.

Without the popular channels subsidizing them, suckage like the gay channel, and the Oprah channel just wouldn’t exist. I’m sure a channel or two that I like would go under as well, but that’s a price I am willing to pay.

[familyop]

Here’s something that some of you might also find interesting, although it’s different. Get a cheap Lantern receiver, or put together your own receiving equipment (also potentially cheap). No fees at all afterwards.

“Outernet”
“Humanity’s Public Library”
https://www.outernet.is/en/

[jaydee770]

Oh, I so want to cut the cord...

Sling TV looks pretty good. But in checking it out, it led me to google “Playstation Vue” which is a similar service coming out soon, but has (I think) a *much* better channel lineup.

Sony hasn’t announced the subscription price for Playstation Vue yet and I have my fingers crossed...

Dump landline.
Dump cable.
Keep internet.
Drop my monthly bill by up to $120! (depending on cost of Sling or Vue)

I suspect if either take off — and I think they should — this could spell trouble for cable companies. At the very least, their local monopolies will be hit hard and they will be forced to compete. Heh!

[kevkrom]

And yet, I constantly hear from self-appointed know-it-alls that getting ESPN alone ala carte would cost at least $20 in and of itself.

While I'm still not fond of predetermined packages, this is at least a step in the right direction - a streaming service as an alternative to a satellite or cable service.

Now, give me a true ala carte option with the channels I'm interested in, and I'd be a happy camper.