[Ipg-smz] Advice Needed: Cutting the Cord
Mark Brownstein
IPG at brownstein.com
Sun Nov 3 20:15:35 UTC 2019
So far, that hasn't been my experience -- but they HAVE increased the
costs a bit.
It probably makes Sling, with the extra cost for HBO (if I want it), a
more reasonable choice.
I stayed with them because I signed up the first week and got a special
(really) offer.
If I was to get a new account with them, I may think twice.
On 11/3/2019 12:56 AM, Steven Vaughan-Nichols via Ipg-smz wrote:
> AT&T Now is bleeding customers. High prices and streaming hiccups for
> some users are kicking it around.
>
> Steven
>
> On Sun, Nov 3, 2019, 8:07 AM Mark Brownstein via Ipg-smz
> <ipg-smz at netpress.org <mailto:ipg-smz at netpress.org>> wrote:
>
> There may be some confusion between DirecTV and what used to be
> called DirecTV Now. It's now called AT&T TV Now. I've had Sling
> and AT&T Now. AT&T Now includes DVR capability. It runs on FireTV.
> I have a plan that is no longer available - it gives me most of
> the stuff offered on cable, and very little of which we (my wife
> and I) actually watch. We're paying $5 for HBO (and this enables
> us to also use HBO GO). The interface takes a bit of learning to
> master. I beta tested a set top box, and it assigns channel
> numbers to each source. The box is programmable, so I was able to
> add Android apps.
>
> Sling seems to be a bit easier to use, but my package doesn't
> include local channels. It's also less expensive.
>
> For those who can't get a good video signal for over the air
> programming, there's Locast. Locast is a streaming service that
> streams local channels - without adding its own ads - in selected
> markets. It's available in Los Angeles, where I live, and actually
> offers a channel or two that I can't get over the air. A problem
> with them is that, unless you make a 'donation' to keep them
> running, you may get nags asking you to donate. I haven't donated,
> so I don't know what will happen after I do. FWIW - AT&T recently
> gave Locast $500k.
>
> I haven't used YouTube TV, so I can't write about it.
>
> Disney's new streaming service may be interesting - if a bit limited.
>
>
> On 11/2/2019 12:04 PM, Mac McCarthy via Ipg-smz wrote:
>> Look again. My DirecTV via AT&T has DVR. Don’t know what channels
>> you are missing. We pay extra for Netflix of course, and we added
>> an AppleTV so we can subscribe to Titans .(live-action successor
>> to cartoon Teen Titans) on Warner because my daughter writes
>> episodes for it (!). She is good at action shows.)
>>
>> mac
>>
>> On Sat, Nov 2, 2019 at 11:54 AM Howard M. Cohen
>> <hmc at hmcwritenow.com <mailto:hmc at hmcwritenow.com>> wrote:
>>
>> When I last looked at DirecTV it didn’t have DVR capability
>> and was missing several key channels. YouTube TV is great,
>> but doesn’t run on a firestick and so does not integrate with
>> my smarthome strategy. Hulu with Live TV is as good as
>> YouTube TV and DOES run on firestick.
>>
>> *From:* Ipg-smz <ipg-smz-bounces at netpress.org
>> <mailto:ipg-smz-bounces at netpress.org>> *On Behalf Of *Mac
>> McCarthy via Ipg-smz
>> *Sent:* Saturday, November 2, 2019 11:51 AM
>> *To:* ipg-smz at netpress.org <mailto:ipg-smz at netpress.org>
>> *Cc:* Mac McCarthy <mac.mccarthy at gmail.com
>> <mailto:mac.mccarthy at gmail.com>>
>> *Subject:* Re: [Ipg-smz] Advice Needed: Cutting the Cord
>>
>> Does DirecTV count? That’s elwhat we have and we like it.
>>
>> On Sat, Nov 2, 2019 at 11:21 AM Christine Hall via Ipg-smz
>> <ipg-smz at netpress.org <mailto:ipg-smz at netpress.org>> wrote:
>>
>> What's first?
>>
>>
>> Christine Hall
>> Publisher & Editor
>> FOSS Force: Keeping tech free
>> http://fossforce.com
>>
>> On 11/2/19 1:42 PM, Steven Vaughan-Nichols via Ipg-smz wrote:
>> > YouTube TV is my second fave of the net TV networks.
>> >
>> > Steven
>> >
>> > On Sat, Nov 2, 2019 at 6:26 PM Christine Hall via Ipg-smz
>> > <ipg-smz at netpress.org <mailto:ipg-smz at netpress.org>
>> <mailto:ipg-smz at netpress.org
>> <mailto:ipg-smz at netpress.org>>> wrote:
>> >
>> > I prefer YouTube TV over Sling. At last count about
>> seventy "cable"
>> > channels plus all of your local over the air local
>> channels.
>> >
>> > Remember, with Amazon Prime you still don't get
>> HBO, Showtime, or
>> > Cinemax automatically. You still have to pay for
>> them. HBO, Showtime,
>> > and maybe Cinemax, are also available through
>> YouTube TV.
>> >
>> >
>> > Christine Hall
>> > Publisher & Editor
>> > FOSS Force: Keeping tech free
>> > http://fossforce.com
>> >
>> > On 11/2/19 1:19 PM, Steven Vaughan-Nichols via
>> Ipg-smz wrote:
>> > > PBS is tricky. But, as to the rest, my current
>> fave is Sling TV.
>> > Working
>> > > out which packages to get X networks is still a
>> pain. OTA with
>> > Sling TV
>> > > and Amazon Prime should work well for you.
>> > >
>> > > Steven
>> > >
>> > > On Sat, Nov 2, 2019 at 6:11 PM Bob Reselman via
>> Ipg-smz
>> > > <ipg-smz at netpress.org
>> <mailto:ipg-smz at netpress.org>
>> <mailto:ipg-smz at netpress.org <mailto:ipg-smz at netpress.org>>
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>> <mailto:ipg-smz at netpress.org>
>> <mailto:ipg-smz at netpress.org
>> <mailto:ipg-smz at netpress.org>>>> wrote:
>> > >
>> > > Time to cut the cord.
>> > >
>> > > I need some advice.
>> > >
>> > > I know I can get HBO, ShowTime, Cinemax on
>> Amazon Prime.
>> > >
>> > > I’m wonder if anybody can recommend a the
>> best service for
>> > standard
>> > > commercial fare: FX, PBS, CNN, MSNBC, Fox,
>> AMC. A&E, etc….
>> > >
>> > > Thanks in advance.
>> > >
>> > > Bob
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