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RamblingRose

(1,164 posts) Mon Jun 17, 2019, 03:00 PM Jun 2019

I'm considering cutting the cord on Cable (DIRECTV) and can use some help. [View all]

Just finished our 'intro' offer on DIRECTV and our monthly bill is now $196/mo!! Usually I can call & bicker for another 12 month deal but this time I'm considering cutting the cord.

We currently have 4 cable boxes. 2 of our TV's are Vizios. We subscribe to Amazon Prime & Netflix
We live down in a hole with lots of tall trees and are unable to get a signal with an antenna.

Is Roku the best option?

YouTube TV v. Directv Now v. sling ????

We want to be able to watch MSNBC and college sports (ACC network?).

Would love any suggestions or advice.

Thanks!!

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I'm considering cutting the cord on Cable (DIRECTV) and can use some help. [View all] RamblingRose Jun 2019 OP

Since you have Netflix and prime get a Roku box. Lochloosa Jun 2019 #1

Roku is excellent!!! n/t RKP5637 Jun 2019 #2

Wow...I don't blame you ... I've installed netgear wifi boxes so my TVs can connect with the wifi... SWBTATTReg Jun 2019 #3

Full Sling (Blue, Orange, News, Sports and DVR) with ROKU would be about $70/month aeromanKC Jun 2019 #4

We don't have ROKU but basic sling starts at $25/month underpants Jun 2019 #5

It is a good tip in general but apparently inapplicable for the OP mr_lebowski Jun 2019 #7

That sounds perfect. Which Roku stick do you recommend? I've looked at their website & am trying RamblingRose Jun 2019 #16

One thing to consider, esp. if you have 4 TV's ... how many are 4k/1080p? mr_lebowski Jun 2019 #6

What are you going to do about getting internet access? Bleacher Creature Jun 2019 #8

I have Directvnow with 2 Roku sticks. Raven Jun 2019 #9

Just turn off all the extra stuff and see what basic directv is. That would get you your locals LiberalArkie Jun 2019 #10

I have a TV set with Roku built in and I subscribe to YouTube TV. Quemado Jun 2019 #11

The only thing missing from the list I want is Comedy Central. RamblingRose Jun 2019 #19

Sling has CC n/t Beausoleil Jun 2019 #22

Wow that is impressive Bradshaw3 Jun 2019 #26

Books and check out movies from the library. KansasKali Jun 2019 #12

You can even stream library content TexasBushwhacker Jun 2019 #17

I'm a huge Roku fan... VarryOn Jun 2019 #13

My suggestion would be to yank Harker Jun 2019 #14

That's what my wife and I did a little over ten years ago, even the antenna. hunter Jun 2019 #21

Similar outcome for us. Harker Jun 2019 #24

My wife and I have thousands of paper books. hunter Jun 2019 #25

Love it. Harker Jun 2019 #29

What is the difference in Roku sticks? Which one do you recommend? RamblingRose Jun 2019 #15

The Roku "sticks" have menus and apps that are very slow to respond... NurseJackie Jun 2019 #18

Try PlutoTV roamer65 Jun 2019 #20

Can you get Internet without Direct tv? Marthe48 Jun 2019 #23

I hear ya qazplm135 Jun 2019 #27

If you have a smart TV, you don't need Roku. stopbush Jun 2019 #28

I have friends who have youtube tv and they love it. nt UniteFightBack Jun 2019 #30

I have DirecTV Now and one Roku stick meow2u3 Jun 2019 #31

bookmarking to read later CatWoman Jun 2019 #32

I have a Fire Stick with Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Netflix. Floyd R. Turbo Jun 2019 #33