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mvd

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30. Currently use YouTube TV, and that's gone up

Reply to PeaceWave (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 10:51 PM

Mar 4

Now $82.99 per month, which is really too much for my budget. I haven’t found any other services yet that get my regional sports network, local networks, and PBS. Those are very important. I’ll look into the new packages YouTube TV says they’ll be releasing.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] PeaceWave Mar 4 OP

We cut the cord a year ago. Onthefly Mar 4 #1

I pay $180 a month for Dish so your cable is a lot cheaper! kimbutgar Mar 4 #2

The satellite services aren't different from cable in the sense GoodRaisin Mar 4 #10

Yes Timewas Mar 4 #3

I did and saved $195/month. Internet only - $40/month. Sling and Netflix on my daughter's account. Life is good. lamp_shade Mar 4 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 4 #9

Cut cable over a decade ago. No tv service at all & I'm happier for it SheltieLover Mar 4 #5

Cut it a few years ago. mwmisses4289 Mar 4 #6

yeah but - streaming is becoming cable Skittles Mar 4 #7

Yes. YTV, DTV, Hulu Live being like the content of GoodRaisin Mar 4 #15

I don't fall for any of that extra stuff Skittles Mar 4 #21

Me either. GoodRaisin Mar 4 #24

what kills me is Skittles Mar 4 #25

Cut it a decade ago. xmas74 Mar 4 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 4 #11

Cut the cord about 12 years ago mcar Mar 4 #12

We've dropped WOW! for terrible service and ever-increasing prices. Haven't found an alternative yet. eppur_se_muova Mar 4 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 4 #14

Cut the cord in 2013. Big Blue Marble Mar 4 #16

Got rid of cable several years ago when it was about to increase to $140/mo. Got a Roku device for highplainsdem Mar 4 #17

Seems Rather Judgmental ProfessorGAC Mar 4 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 4 #23

Streaming is the better deal for now newdeal2 Mar 4 #19

Never paid for cable in my life. Ms. Toad Mar 4 #20

Not just cutting cable, but most streaming. flvegan Mar 4 #22

Yup back in 2007 LearnedHand Mar 4 #26

We bought this house in 2001and never hooked up cable. Liberal In Texas Mar 4 #27

I haven't had cable for years...I get Amazon Prime Video at a discount because of my discounted Prime membership... wcmagumba Mar 4 #28

Several years ago, I cut the cable. ananda Mar 4 #29

Currently use YouTube TV, and that's gone up mvd Mar 4 #30

I'd like a simpler YouTubeTv package as well. Ilsa Mar 4 #32

I ditched satellite over a decade ago buzzycrumbhunger Mar 4 #31

Cable free since 2010, but I do Sling Hassler Mar 4 #33

Have you considered that some of us like to watch our local sports teams??? NoRethugFriends Mar 4 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 5 #35

OK. How would I watch the Philadelphia Phillies in your scenario NoRethugFriends Mar 5 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 5 #37