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Google YouTube TV (Vanity/REVIEW)
12/27/2019 | R2

Posted on 12/27/2019 2:20:09 PM PST by Responsibility2nd

I live out in the country. My TV options suck. No cable and only Dish Network or DirecTV (AT&T). And my internet options sucked even bigger. Satellite service with maybe 25 mbps. Monthly costs were about $130.00. Each. Over $260.00 a month for low rate TV and internet.

But finally! My electric company finally got Fiber internet service available. Unlimited data with plans from 25 - 50 - 75 - 150 - 300 - even more mbps. So now I'm satellite free and ecstatic. I picked the 150 mbps plan at $80.00 per month.

But now, what about TV? There's no cable, but even I as a neophyte know that streaming is the only way to go. Even if cable was available - who needs it?

I knew that Sling TV was an option; but what else? I started my homework and did my research and found there are several good internet streaming options out there. But the best?

Google YouTube TV.

$49.00 per month. Including local channels, tons of sports channels, and most cable channels like TLC, HGTV, and etc.

Just Wow! I hope our moderators view this more as a review. I'm not shilling for Google, I'm just pointing out the positives.

 

 


TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: fubo; google; hulu; sling; streamingtv; tv; youtube
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To: goldstategop

Can’t deal with foreign language films. CC is annoying as sh**.


21 posted on 12/27/2019 2:52:14 PM PST by Spacetrucker (George Washington didn't use his freedom of speech to defeat the British - HE SHOT THEM .. WITH GUNS)
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To: Responsibility2nd

I recently moved to town from the country, so I know your pain. I chose You Tube TV for $49/mo and since I already had Amazon Prime, it was no additional cost. I pay $44/mo for the internet connection. I bought a ROKU device (it’s middleware) to link to the internet and I was in business with over 95% of what I had on DISH with much, much more.

Lots of free movies and rentals when I really want something (Chernobyl was my first rental). Lots of free channels via ROKU. I can find many TV series, including HBO and Showtime if I’m willing to wait for old seasons, usually one year old. I am a history and documentary nut, so this is beyond my wildest dreams including BBC documentary series that were never on cable or satellite.

I chose YouTube TV over hulu because it had Fox Sports Network that carry the Royals games (and most other MLB teams) It also gave me local TV stations, including Chiefs. Hulu has the same, but no Fox Sports network, when I last checked. I haven’t found One Americas Network yet for streaming, but the big stories can be found on You Tube (free).

There are other choices for the middleware piece, google to find what you want. Once you have it hooked up, google to find out what free channels are available. I have a growing collection including Google Pay (rent), You Tube (free),PBS, Apple TV (rent and free stuff), XUMO (free), Pluto (free), Roku Channel (free), Skynews (UK free), Film Rise (free)

I find most of what I want on either YouTube TV or You Tube. In spite of the FR reports of banning conservative stuff on You Tube, I have found most is on there, including Levin, Tucker Carlson, OAN, things on Impeachment that was never on Fox News, etc. Search is your friend in this situation.


22 posted on 12/27/2019 2:55:57 PM PST by centurion316 (.)
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To: Responsibility2nd

I hate using YoutubeTV because of google but you for me it’s the best deal around. Sony is dead now.

Lots of TCM On Demand, and this year the sports have been spectacular. CBS Sports for auto racing, and tons of Football. You get 3 concurrent streams and the Recording is great.

It takes a while to bet used to how they do it but after a month or so it’s great.

I wish they had Lifetime. Nothing like a little brain dead movies watching.


23 posted on 12/27/2019 2:57:51 PM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie (All I know is The I read in the papers.)
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To: centurion316

https://ustv247.tv/foxnewslive/

Free.

Now, scroll down the page and see what else you get.


24 posted on 12/27/2019 2:59:30 PM PST by PrairieLady2
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To: Bratch
https://www.att.com/tv/

More selection, better service than google tv or youtube tv.

25 posted on 12/27/2019 3:02:07 PM PST by x_plus_one (Epstein did not kill himself.)
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To: centurion316
I haven’t found One Americas Network yet for streaming, but the big stories can be found on You Tube (free).

Did you mean One America News? Roku has that channel.

26 posted on 12/27/2019 3:03:39 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (2/3 of all impeached presidents were impeached because they pissed off Hillary)
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To: Spacetrucker

To each his own. Being deaf, CC/subtitle is required for whatever domestic or foreign program I watch.


27 posted on 12/27/2019 3:03:42 PM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: PrairieLady2

Just say no to disabling adblockers for free tv


28 posted on 12/27/2019 3:03:52 PM PST by x_plus_one (Epstein did not kill himself.)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

They also don’t have the Hallmark Channel. Not that I care, but Mrs. R2 does. It’s a must have.

Fortunately Roku has 2 apps for the Hallmark Channel. One regular. One premium. I ponied up the extra 5 bucks for the premium. Gotta keep Mama happy.


29 posted on 12/27/2019 3:06:16 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (2/3 of all impeached presidents were impeached because they pissed off Hillary)
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To: Ken H

For what?


30 posted on 12/27/2019 3:07:36 PM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie (All I know is The I read in the papers.)
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To: goldstategop

Seriously? How can you tell which show is which?


31 posted on 12/27/2019 3:09:02 PM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie (All I know is The I read in the papers.)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

For browsing the web.


32 posted on 12/27/2019 3:09:12 PM PST by Ken H
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To: Blood of Tyrants

We have Hulu TV streaming with the Disney and ESPN package. Great for while we are cruising the ICW.


33 posted on 12/27/2019 3:09:36 PM PST by Conan the Librarian (The Best in Life is to crush my enemies, see them driven before me, and the Dewey Decimal System)
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To: Responsibility2nd

Hallmark Movies Now has past and current movies. The Hallmark Movies and Hallmark Mysteries cable channels are available on Frendly, Philo and SllngTV.


34 posted on 12/27/2019 3:09:59 PM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: Responsibility2nd
Check out Philo. It is like SLING, but I like it better!

https://www.groundedreason.com/philo-tv-channels-review-and-cost/

35 posted on 12/27/2019 3:10:18 PM PST by packrat35 (Pelosi is only on loan to the world from Satan. Hopefully he will soon want his baby killer back)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

A streaming service will offer a menu of shows.

On Netflix, I’ve been enjoying the telenovela Clone. Mexican actress Sandra Echevarria is a total hottie.


36 posted on 12/27/2019 3:13:28 PM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: packrat35

Philo is the only one that offers complete support for cable channels Everywhere TV apps.

Those are cable channel apps you login with your authenticated provider to watch back seasons of your favorite shows.


37 posted on 12/27/2019 3:18:55 PM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: Responsibility2nd

Thanks, found it. $4.99/mo


38 posted on 12/27/2019 3:19:24 PM PST by centurion316 (.)
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To: PrairieLady2

Thanks. I have Fox News on YouTube TV.


39 posted on 12/27/2019 3:21:28 PM PST by centurion316 (.)
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To: Moe-Patrick

Streaming ideas bmk


40 posted on 12/27/2019 3:24:54 PM PST by Moe-Patrick (If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem.)
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