From The Deep Recesses Of My Brain

We finally decided to get rid of TV packages that are getting too expensive. We had YouTube TV which was running about $85/mo. Hulu Live is almost $90/mo. Dish is about the same. Sling is good, but we still would want streaming services as well. In itself, those prices don’t seem unreasonable, but we only watch maybe 20 of the over 100 channels offered. The costs didn’t make sense to us based on our usage.

It is important for us to have some local channels just in case there is an important local event, issue, problem or disaster. We wanted to be able to see local news. We tried a digital antenna, but because of where we live (in a valley of a hilly area), that didn’t work.

So, we use streaming services to fill the need. Peacock comes free with our internet provider. We use a student discount for Paramount + Premium. Then we bundle Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max. It sounds like a lot, but we are saving money. The only inconvenience is any program we want to watch on network TV, airs on streaming the next day. We’re always a day behind.

Paramount+ Premium allows us to get the local CBS affiliate for live local programing and news. CNN is on HBO Max for the live national news. Plus there is a crap ton of free stuff streaming as well.

It took some time to get use to it and we had to search for what we want. But, we have a schedule now and it works well. Plus, no commercials!!!! I highly recommend cutting the cord.

Thanks all for now.

I will be back!