slo’s TUESDAY 10/18 poll - Traditional Cable vs. Directv vs Dish

[soccerdad72]

We dropped DirecTV about a year or so ago and now use YouTube TV for live TV and, like most, have other streaming like NetFlix, HBOMax and others.

 

[Schneewittchen37]

We have a mix of things. Cable and internet through Verizon FIOS and then a few streaming services. The only one I actually care about is Peacock. I'm actively trying to be a better consumer of NBC/Comcast/Universal because I'm annoyed with ABC/Disney. Anyway, Peacock carries some great old shows/movies and a lot of the big UCI (pro cycling) events. I passively have a Disney+ subscription for "free" from my cell phone provider. The kids love it, I don't. I also have a Netflix that I need to cancel, like today. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[fly girl]

We have DirectTV, dh loves the NFL package so he can watch all of his teams games. Should be interesting to see what we do next year when that option is supposed to end.

And I play the game every year with DTV. Call and say I am cancelling unless they I keep the same rate. Complete PITA, but I have to do it with my internet provider too.

 

[CdnCarrie]

Not really sure what DirectTv or Dish is.
We have cable with a PVR. Look yearly at canceling it but we just like it plus not sure how else to get husband's sports.

 

[TippyThomas]

No television at all.

 

[SM1992]

We have Comcast for TV/internet, only cable available in town. No streaming for us. I wish Fios would come in, Comcast is stupid expensive but we do love the DVR.

 

[Skywalker3]

We have youtube Tv now, Disney+, Amazon, Apple (need to drop this one,) Netflix, HBO Max, when our Disney + runs out next month, may look at bundling w Hulu, really want to see a lot of stuff that is on Hulu

 

[Dan Murphy]

Comcast for cable TV (no premium stations) and Internet, along with D+. Prime also with Amazon (though almost never watch), Had Nefflix, never watched it, canceled some time ago. We also use TiVo boxes. Could not do without those. When we go to Marie's uncle's house (we're caregivers) and have to use his Comcast/DVR/remote, it drives me nuts. The additional small expense for TiVo is so worth it, so easy and intuitive, one of the best tech inventions ever.

 

[mickey916]

We have Comcast for TV/internet, only cable available in town. No streaming for us. I wish Fios would come in, Comcast is stupid expensive but we do love the DVR.

I was nervous about getting rid of comcast cable cuz we love the DVR too but FuboTV has 1000 hours of DVR capacity...FuboTV isn't cheap but going with that option enabled us to have TV/DVR in two locations for one price.

 

[disneychrista]

Those hung-up on the DVR as the reason to keep cable/satellite, streaming is basically the same thing.

I had Dish until I dropped it and went with Hulu basic ad supported no live TV about four years ago. As a self proclaimed TV junkie, I was afraid I wouldn’t like it, I’d miss my DVR, and that I wouldn’t have anything to watch but none of that really occurred. Continue watching has replaced my DVR, there is some much content I find I am less likely to not have something to watch. I’ve watched show I never got around to on their original run. Plus I’m paying $6/month vs $80/month.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Jumping into this current poll, Sandy, to wish you a very Happy Birthday. Enjoy your day. As always, thanks for doing the work on all your slo polls, even on your birthday.

 

[SandyinMonterey]

We have Comcast/traditional and Direct TV. We subscribe to Disney+ and Netflix. We have 4 TV's on traditional Comcast and in the basement there are 5 TV's (including a home theater) on very basic Direct TV (canceled a lot of channels to cut cost). Comcast TV can't carry all those TV's that's why we also have DirectTV.

 

[BrianL]

I have the DirecTV Stream which I got when I switched to AT&T Fiber. It offers everything I need and ther eis no equipment to deal with and no contract.

 

[Micca]

Strictly streaming at this point.

 

[Micca]

Stop Presses! Just saw Dan wishing a happy birthday to Sandy and wanted to add my best Birthday Wishes to you

 

[JLTraveling]

YouTube TV. For those reluctant to cut the cord because of the DVR: YouTube TV is pretty much a complete cable replacement, including a cloud DVR. Which makes it super easy to access while you're traveling, and also means that your shows will still record if your power goes out. And you can pause/rewind/ff live TV just like with cable. We've got pretty much the same package we had with cable, for less money and way less stress (we had Cox, which is a complete joke).

We also pay for several streaming services: Disney+, Netflix, Prime, Discovery+ and I'm probably missing a few.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Stop Presses! Just saw Dan wishing a happy birthday to Sandy and wanted to add my best Birthday Wishes to you

Me too!

 

[bobbiwoz]

We have Comcast and it’s enough for me.

 

[DLgal]

Voted other.

We have Cox Cable, with DVR service.

But we also have Netflix, You Tube Premium, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, ( and HBO Max, Apple+ and Paramount + as free log ins through a friend).

 

[tvguy]

We have had Dish for 22 years. We also have Netflix which we will be dropping, YouTube TV and Peacock (the free version). Oh, and I have rabbit ears because there are plenty of free over the air channels out there these days.
Seems like I would have to have almost every streaming service to get the channels we want and get with Dish, and of course that would cost more than the Dish.