Don't get me wrong, I've been cable free for 2 years and stream all of my entertainment with a Roku 3 player. For local stuff, I have an HD antennae.
But I'm still forking over $50/month for internet service - through the evil cable company.
If they’re charging you more for hi speed, you probably don’t need it. I have basic cable. Haven’t had a problem streaming yet. Just hook in direct to your cable modem; don’t use wi-fi.