[OT] Cable Alternatives…

[LabattBlue]

Anyone currently using one of the streaming services(Fubo, YouTube, DirectTV, etc…)? Interested in your experience.

I am considering DirectTV streaming service.  Two year commitment with taxes $110 a month(price locked in for 24 months) including Disney+ bundle(with Hulu & ESPN) which we currently pay for.  
 

Current Spectrum cost…$185, just for TV….and they won’t budge even a nickel. 

Edited 4 hours ago by LabattBlue

[Captain Caveman]

I used Fubo last season and just renewed got 5 months for 35$ off a month (so it's about 66$ monthly for first 5 months)
With the added bonus that if the season is over in 5 months I can easily cancel it.

[Jävə Keith]

Fubo here too (they carry MSG) was least expensive option for what I needed.  I made the switch from Spectrum last Sabres season.  I was able to cancel Hulu as well. I only use Spectrum now as internet service provider.

I have been happy with Fubo, including DVR/Recording.  The only issue is when games are on TNT (currently not an option on FUBO). When there are TNT games I turn to the interwebs and find a "stream."

I also supplement with RokuTV with lots of great content.  Amazon Prime Video for movies (since we have Prime regardless). Then I occasionally on a monthly basis add on/off HBO/MAX (did it for Hard Knocks) or Netflix based on what's streaming month to month, but I try to keep all my subscriptions to a minimum then rotate a monthly perk service (MAX/Netflix) if I want to treat myself.

 

[Taro T]

We have DTv and the streaming package is included with it.  Have used it fairly often when away from home to watch games and haven't had any issues with it.

There doesn't seem to be an ability to watch DVR'd stuff, but have never looked for that capability when using the DTv+.  So, it might be there with the regular DTv when streaming and would be mildly surprised if it isn't available for the pure streaming service.

[mjd1001]

2 hours ago, LabattBlue said:

Anyone currently using one of the streaming services(Fubo, YouTube, DirectTV, etc…)? Interested in your experience.

I am considering DirectTV streaming service.  Two year commitment with taxes $110 a month(price locked in for 24 months) including Disney+ bundle(with Hulu & ESPN) which we currently pay for.  
 

Current Spectrum cost…$185, just for TV….and they won’t budge even a nickel. 

Look at the plan with Spectrum where they let you pick 10 channels.  You get all the basics (the local channels and some basic cable stuff) and then you get to 'choose' 15 other premium channels. MSG is one of the choices so you can get Sabres games.

I think its called "Spectrum choice"   

Last year, it was the absolute cheapest way for us to get the Sabres games.

I know its bout $40-$50 less per month than their 'regular' plan.

Edited 1 hour ago by mjd1001

[LabattBlue]

27 minutes ago, mjd1001 said:

Look at the plan with Spectrum where they let you pick 10 channels.  You get all the basics (the local channels and some basic cable stuff) and then you get to 'choose' 15 other premium channels. MSG is one of the choices so you can get Sabres games.

I think its called "Spectrum choice"   

Last year, it was the absolute cheapest way for us to get the Sabres games.

I know its bout $40-$50 less per month than their 'regular' plan.

Pretty sure you can’t get the above package unless you also have internet…unless I am mixing it up with their streaming offering. 

[mjd1001]

21 minutes ago, LabattBlue said:

Pretty sure you can’t get the above package unless you also have internet…unless I am mixing it up with their streaming offering. 

I'm not sure.  We have internet through them so I never thought whether it was required or not.

[Eleven]

1 hour ago, mjd1001 said:

Look at the plan with Spectrum where they let you pick 10 channels.  You get all the basics (the local channels and some basic cable stuff) and then you get to 'choose' 15 other premium channels. MSG is one of the choices so you can get Sabres games.

I think its called "Spectrum choice"   

Last year, it was the absolute cheapest way for us to get the Sabres games.

I know its bout $40-$50 less per month than their 'regular' plan.

they let you pick 10 channels.

you get to 'choose' 15 other premium channels

 

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