All you really need is Netflix and sling TV. Step 1. Call your service provider requesting to cancel your cable service and only keep the internet. (I would recommend upgrading your internet plan) Step 2. Buy a streaming device such as Chrome Cast, ROKU, or APP TV. If you have a gaming console (PS4/XBOX1) or smart TV buying a device Is not necessary. Step 3. Select your services, I recommend Sling TV and Netflix (50 to 60$ dollars a month) but Hulu and Direct TV now are good options. Step 4. Save money and ask yourself why you didn't do this earlier.
I can't believe you left out the very best option for streaming Tv PlayStation Vue. It is hands down the best way to stream Tv. You get all the channels you get with Sling Tv plus 35 more channels Plus a Cloud based DVR Plus a tv guide all for a mere $9.00 more then Sling.
Thank you for the suggestion. Unfortunately the video was running long so we had to limit the amount of information and options we mentioned, while still presenting the basic idea of cordcutting.
jravens1313 To use VUE ...NO you don't you can stream it through several other devices but it is far more reliable and you get a better picture using the PS4 console.
"Cutting the cord" is NOT expensive. I spent $685 for EVERYTHING I needed; a one-time-expense: 1. large outdoor antenna = $200 2. pre-amp - $65 3. 100' coax = $20 4. powered 4-way splitter = $35 5. 4-channel DVR - $230 6. 2 high-speed desktop switches = $30 7. 3 4K Fire Sticks = $75 7. extra 9' mast = $30 My cable TV bill was about $130/mo. I have added PHILO TV app to add the balance of channels I want @$20/mo. So, after less than 7 months, I'm saving $110 a month. So, I just put all of the items on a separate credit card and paid $110 a month on that card. It was a new card, so I had no interest for the first 6 months. That's NOT expensive. That IS a GREAT savings. Just saying...
"Cutting the cord" is NOT expensive. I spent $685 for EVERYTHING I needed; a one-time-expense: 1. large outdoor antenna = $200 2. pre-amp - $65 3. 100' coax = $20 4. powered 4-way splitter = $35 5. 4-channel DVR - $230 6. 2 high-speed desktop switches = $30 7. 3 4K Fire Sticks = $75 7. extra 9' mast = $30 My cable TV bill was about $130/mo. I have added PHILO TV app to add the balance of channels I want @$20/mo. So, after less than 7 months, I'm saving $110 a month. So, I just put all of the items on a separate credit card and paid $110 a month on that card. It was a new card, so I had no interest for the first 6 months. That's NOT expensive. That IS a GREAT savings. Just saying...
I cut the cord 10 years ago and I don't regret that decision at all, It was the best decision I do in my life and I think won't come back to a paid subscription in long time. 😎😁📺
$64/Month? SHoot I'd be better off just getting cable because my internet is about $80/Mo. with taxes, so I'd be spending more then. Doesnt seem worth it. Plus I get 2GB of data usage per month,so I'd have overage charges too. YIKES!
It the dam same price of having cable help just Be happy what I have if not hell cheap people go get a dam out side TV antenna that free and u get yall your dam local channels I have the out side antenna and o get all my good channels I watch so hell with the streaming shit I had them all so I stop wasting my money on them I had it all it add up the same price of having the cable so ........I just have the 200 GB and my put side TV antenna and hell I find with that I not paying to watch TV that so stupide wasting money for shit that u don't need GET A OUT SIDE TV ANTENNA 150 OR 160 MILE RANGE IT WORK GREAT ALEASE DONT HAVE TO PAID TO WATCH TV HELL IT FREE
I want that someone start a 4k low cost all local and national satellite tv service at let's say 15$ per month. What the Chinese or wall street investors are waiting for ??? Today's digital technology is very performing and cost next to nothing. It cost just a few million dollars to construct and install such a satellite with thousands of tv and radio channels. The customer have just to install a fifty dollar tv antenna and adapted tv box to his tv. Im ready to watch free Chinese tv programs and learn this language and even ditch my hdtv local antenna because there is no music anymore on tv and too much fake news anyway against rock and roll that have been replaced by distorted music made by electronic programmers and dj's.
Good information. Have you considered mentioning subscription-free DVRs like the Channel Master DVR+, the Philips HDR5710/F7 or the forthcoming Magnavox DVRs (MDR877H/F7 ($400), TB560HP/F7 ($450), and TB560HS/F7 ($500))? I think that having the option to record your OTA programming for later viewing is worth a discussion.
Lots of services have been left out of this instructional video. Amazon Prime, Kodi, and PS Vue are major players that could have been mentioned without lengthening the video.
Why do comparisons like these NEVER factor in the price you have to pay for the actual internet service you NEED in order to even run these apps??? MISLEADING!!
Finally, a Great cord cutter vid! So many of these "how to" vids gloss over what is needed and only talk about the apps, games or features. I mean, who the hell cares about watching movies on your iPhone? It's like watching a how to for rebuilding a car engine and all they talk about are the options that you can get for the engine instead of showing the steps for actually rebuilding it.
I am so tired of Optimum, I was paying $95.00 for basic cable and internet service then about a month ago $110. This month when i saw the bill it was $119. I called them but the rep I spoke with was unable to help me. Not her fault I know. I am a 71yr old on a fixed income, I don't know what to do but this video will help me decide. Thank you.
Don’t buy s “smart” tv. It’s far less expensive to upgrade a roku/firestick/etc every few years. As developers add updated channels these slowly start needing faster processing speed. Example, playing youtube on a 1st gen Roku stick is near impossible vs near instant loading with the current stick. Another plus, you can take streaming players on the road (handy during a hospital stay too!).
I just ran several speedtest with my Comcast account and got 179. I guess I'm good to cut the cord. Oh wait, I did that over two years with my OTA, Netflix and Amazon Prime. Life's never been better, except for not having a TV Guide and recording shows. But, my TIVo is on the way and should be here this week. Sometimes it pays to live in Houston, TX. Sometimes....
BY far the BEST PERFORMANCE this narrator gets a 10X from ME! By far the BEST Overview regarding the COMPLEX System of CORDCUTTING---a good starting point is to evaluate how you use your viewing network, what shows matter most to you, is budget really an issue if in fact you have to monkey around with all the "additional services" just to watch a simple show or is budget really a tie breaker if in fact your shows are NOT available through a streaming service? BOTTOM LINE you may be "cutting the cord" PHYSICALLY on a SINGLE Cable NETWORK---HOWEVER---you could be "INCREASING" the complexity of your viewing network if you decide to ADD multiple streaming services. I am not convinced streaming would be the best system for me considering my shows are largely NEWS, MSNBC, Bloomberg & BBC. Good LUCK
$$$$ The MOST EXPENSIVE.. part of Cable... is the "Electricity Used keeping your RENTAL TV components plugged in 24 hours"... More than the cost of your refrigerator...... 24 hours a day sucking $$$ Electricity... Could you do an average cost per household???
I got rid of DIRECTV last year. I now have an Amazon Fire TV Recast. Last October I upgraded my Fire TV to their fire TV stick 4K. The Fire TV Recast picks up more channels than my own TV. I highly recommend these 2 products. I also have HULU and Netflix. Netflix and Hulu also have VR apps.
I have a smart tv. So for live sporting events on channels like ESPN, I would need high speed internet and a live streaming tv option such as Sling TV, Direct TV, etc, correct? For other channels like AMC, TCM, HGTV, the same would hold true? I have a verizon fios router sitting next to my smart tv. So with that router I could either go wireless or physically connect it to my tv when cutting the cord? For stations like CBS, NBC, ABC, and FOX, I would need an antenna??? And when it comes to cost, you have to pay for your steaming option PLUS your high internet service, right?
DVR for over the air t.v does exist. YOUTube tv has unlimited dvr. Its $40 per month. The video failed to.mention you can divide the cost of some services with other people. Also, you can cherry pick how long you want to use a service. For example, if you like Game of thrones and just that show then you can pay for HBO for the months the show airs ans no more.
WHAT! You still have to have the "cable", or the overpriced YOUVerse from AT&T (just another type of cable). And THEN, you have to pay for the service subscriptions. I'm must not understand the audience you are trying to reach, but my YOUVerse is $80 per month providing an anemic 6M per second. It's all that's available where we are, so you can imagine how much I would like a cable internet. 100M per sec. at $40 per month. Oh, don't even try to suggest a wonky, unreliable cellular system!
You should update this Video for newer services like PSVue & TH-cam TV and use a Powered HDTV for stronger signal coverage and Local OTA HDTV... From the Mid Atlantic of D.C. Metro Area..
The best way to CTC is with Kodi which can be put on most computers and android devices. There is a huge amount of tutorials and blogs to show you how to install configure and use kodi. I have it installed on my android TV Computer and my phone. The best bit about Kodi is that it is 100% free, just google kodi or if you are putting it on an android device download from google play.
Great video. I will be sending the link to all my friends who are looking at cutting the cord. I use Chromecast instead of Roku. I find that using my phone or tablet is better than adding another remote to my house.
What do you suggest for an international news junkie? What could I connect to to get international news channels, even (not preferrably) in foreign languages like German or. French.
Hi Laima. They all have some access to international news channels. From my research the Roku boxes seem to offer the largest selection of international news. Here's a link to the Roku boxes on Abt.com: www.abt.com/brand/Roku Thanks for watching! -Carl
I am thinking about the cable is 64.99 and then 40 should cover my total so I am looking at 115 with taxes my cable is 183.61. I have to pay 7 dollars for each box just to watch cable in each room
To get the internet speeds you're talking about depending on where you live, you will be paying 60-110 dollars a month that plus the 65 for all these streaming services, is about the same as paying for cable. >.>
By the time you box an Xbox, and prime, and all those different subscriptions you'll pay more. We need a pay per channel subscription from cable like Obana promised he'd force the cable companies to do. But that was just a lie campaign promise. Like all of his other promises. Keep your doctor.
IF YOU HAVE TO HAVE all that why even watch this? a lot of people had to cut and get rid of cable no choice. plenty of content is free. no netflix no amazon none that... figure it out. damn people are stupid lazy.
All you really need is Netflix and sling TV.
Step 1. Call your service provider requesting to cancel your cable service and only keep the internet. (I would recommend upgrading your internet plan)
Step 2. Buy a streaming device such as Chrome Cast, ROKU, or APP TV. If you have a gaming console (PS4/XBOX1) or smart TV buying a device Is not necessary.
Step 3. Select your services, I recommend Sling TV and Netflix (50 to 60$ dollars a month) but Hulu and Direct TV now are good options.
Step 4. Save money and ask yourself why you didn't do this earlier.
DAMN THE CORD!!!! THE CORD MUST 🔥🔥BURN🔥🔥
please update this video. great information but things have changed in the past 2 years. thanks for the info.
You did not mention Tablo OTA DVR. This makes time shifting free TV Easy. Or TiVo Roamio OTA.
this is my internet usage, August 2016 Data Usage*829 GB* as of Saturday, 08/27/16 10:08 am
Clear, simple and actionable info. Thanks
Why the hell do you guys who want to teach us something screw it up with that annoying background music? Really is annoying and totally unnecessary.
I can't believe you left out the very best option for streaming Tv PlayStation Vue. It is hands down the best way to stream Tv. You get all the channels you get with Sling Tv plus 35 more channels Plus a Cloud based DVR Plus a tv guide all for a mere $9.00 more then Sling.
Thank you for the suggestion. Unfortunately the video was running long so we had to limit the amount of information and options we mentioned, while still presenting the basic idea of cordcutting.
jravens1313 To use VUE ...NO you don't you can stream it through several other devices but it is far more reliable and you get a better picture using the PS4 console.
No. Amazon Fire Stick, Roku, and others allow you to use PS Vue.
I'm saving Money now that I cut the cord! Best thing I ever did! Now my bill is less $50 compare $190 a month.
Cutting the cord is very expensive. I know now why cable is so expensive.
"Cutting the cord" is NOT expensive. I spent $685 for EVERYTHING I needed; a one-time-expense:
1. large outdoor antenna = $200
2. pre-amp - $65
3. 100' coax = $20
4. powered 4-way splitter = $35
5. 4-channel DVR - $230
6. 2 high-speed desktop switches = $30
7. 3 4K Fire Sticks = $75
7. extra 9' mast = $30
My cable TV bill was about $130/mo. I have added PHILO TV app to add the balance of channels I want @$20/mo. So, after less than 7 months, I'm saving $110 a month. So, I just put all of the items on a separate credit card and paid $110 a month on that card. It was a new card, so I had no interest for the first 6 months. That's NOT expensive. That IS a GREAT savings. Just saying...
Just get an android box with kodi and iptv
Can you talk about an Over-The-Air DVR that lets you record, and watch Live TV over WiFi called Tablo?
My wife and I use 3TB a month. Kodi, sling TV, Netflix, Hulu and HBO
"Cutting the cord" is NOT expensive. I spent $685 for EVERYTHING I needed; a one-time-expense:
1. large outdoor antenna = $200
2. pre-amp - $65
3. 100' coax = $20
4. powered 4-way splitter = $35
5. 4-channel DVR - $230
6. 2 high-speed desktop switches = $30
7. 3 4K Fire Sticks = $75
7. extra 9' mast = $30
My cable TV bill was about $130/mo. I have added PHILO TV app to add the balance of channels I want @$20/mo. So, after less than 7 months, I'm saving $110 a month. So, I just put all of the items on a separate credit card and paid $110 a month on that card. It was a new card, so I had no interest for the first 6 months. That's NOT expensive. That IS a GREAT savings. Just saying...
good info thanks my bill is $149 I got to do something about it
I cut the cord 10 years ago and I don't regret that decision at all, It was the best decision I do in my life and I think won't come back to a paid subscription in long time. 😎😁📺
Sling also carries local NBC and Fox stations In the sling blue bundle in certain areas where there are NBC and Fox-owned and operated stations
$64/Month? SHoot I'd be better off just getting cable because my internet is about $80/Mo. with taxes, so I'd be spending more then. Doesnt seem worth it. Plus I get 2GB of data usage per month,so I'd have overage charges too. YIKES!
It the dam same price of having cable help just Be happy what I have if not hell cheap people go get a dam out side TV antenna that free and u get yall your dam local channels I have the out side antenna and o get all my good channels I watch so hell with the streaming shit I had them all so I stop wasting my money on them I had it all it add up the same price of having the cable so ........I just have the 200 GB and my put side TV antenna and hell I find with that I not paying to watch TV that so stupide wasting money for shit that u don't need GET A OUT SIDE TV ANTENNA 150 OR 160 MILE RANGE IT WORK GREAT ALEASE DONT HAVE TO PAID TO WATCH TV HELL IT FREE
I watch this video just for the soundtrack, I likey the jazz........
Because TH-cam isn’t just in the US, please let people know whether certain services are allowed and where!! Ex: HULU is not allowed in Canada.
dont know if you have been to their website but its gone. they dont even answer the phone.
I want that someone start a 4k low cost all local and national satellite tv service at let's say 15$ per month. What the Chinese or wall street investors are waiting for ??? Today's digital technology is very performing and cost next to nothing. It cost just a few million dollars to construct and install such a satellite with thousands of tv and radio channels. The customer have just to install a fifty dollar tv antenna and adapted tv box to his tv. Im ready to watch free Chinese tv programs and learn this language and even ditch my hdtv local antenna because there is no music anymore on tv and too much fake news anyway against rock and roll that have been replaced by distorted music made by electronic programmers and dj's.
There's also the amazon fire tv and the Apple TV as streaming devices.
Sports are the only reason I still have cable. But you can now stream live sports on Amazon Prime Video! bit.ly/streamfootballonprime
Good information. Have you considered mentioning subscription-free DVRs like the Channel Master DVR+, the Philips HDR5710/F7 or the forthcoming Magnavox DVRs (MDR877H/F7 ($400), TB560HP/F7 ($450), and TB560HS/F7 ($500))?
I think that having the option to record your OTA programming for later viewing is worth a discussion.
Lots of services have been left out of this instructional video. Amazon Prime, Kodi, and PS Vue are major players that could have been mentioned without lengthening the video.
This video I cannot even hear what any one is saying.
Why do comparisons like these NEVER factor in the price you have to pay for the actual internet service you NEED in order to even run these apps??? MISLEADING!!
fiskballa256
Because only dumbasses don't have high speed internet.
Because it's irrelevant, that's why
Way cheaper than the $250 a month 😂
It was literally the first thing he talked about. And, who the hell doesn’t have internet? If you don’t, this entire conversation is irrelanant
@EJ yep, comcast said they aren't one bit concerned about the " cord cutting" trend, because they will increase their internet prices.
Order your firestick here directly from amazon ➡️ goo.gl/Ryuucr
Finally, a Great cord cutter vid! So many of these "how to" vids gloss over what is needed and only talk about the apps, games or features. I mean, who the hell cares about watching movies on your iPhone? It's like watching a how to for rebuilding a car engine and all they talk about are the options that you can get for the engine instead of showing the steps for actually rebuilding it.
I am so tired of Optimum, I was paying $95.00 for basic cable and internet service then about a month ago $110. This month when i saw the bill it was $119. I called them but the rep I spoke with was unable to help me. Not her fault I know. I am a 71yr old on a fixed income, I don't know what to do but this video will help me decide. Thank you.
If your TV set is 2007 or newer, buy an antenna for it.
Don’t buy s “smart” tv. It’s far less expensive to upgrade a roku/firestick/etc every few years. As developers add updated channels these slowly start needing faster processing speed. Example, playing youtube on a 1st gen Roku stick is near impossible vs near instant loading with the current stick. Another plus, you can take streaming players on the road (handy during a hospital stay too!).
I just ran several speedtest with my Comcast account and got 179. I guess I'm good to cut the cord. Oh wait, I did that over two years with my OTA, Netflix and Amazon Prime. Life's never been better, except for not having a TV Guide and recording shows. But, my TIVo is on the way and should be here this week. Sometimes it pays to live in Houston, TX. Sometimes....
BY far the BEST PERFORMANCE this narrator gets a 10X from ME! By far the BEST Overview regarding the COMPLEX System of CORDCUTTING---a good starting point is to evaluate how you use your viewing network, what shows matter most to you, is budget really an issue if in fact you have to monkey around with all the "additional services" just to watch a simple show or is budget really a tie breaker if in fact your shows are NOT available through a streaming service? BOTTOM LINE you may be "cutting the cord" PHYSICALLY on a SINGLE Cable NETWORK---HOWEVER---you could be "INCREASING" the complexity of your viewing network if you decide to ADD multiple streaming services. I am not convinced streaming would be the best system for me considering my shows are largely NEWS, MSNBC, Bloomberg & BBC. Good LUCK
$$$$
The MOST EXPENSIVE.. part of Cable... is the "Electricity Used keeping your RENTAL TV components plugged in 24 hours"... More than the cost of your refrigerator...... 24 hours a day sucking $$$ Electricity... Could you do an average cost per household???
I got rid of DIRECTV last year. I now have an Amazon Fire TV Recast. Last October I upgraded my Fire TV to their fire TV stick 4K. The Fire TV Recast picks up more channels than my own TV. I highly recommend these 2 products. I also have HULU and Netflix. Netflix and Hulu also have VR apps.
Seems like internet tv made huge sense 2-3 years ago, but now every provider is jacking up costs so really you might as well just stick to the cord.
I have a smart tv. So for live sporting events on channels like ESPN, I would need high speed internet and a live streaming tv option such as Sling TV, Direct TV, etc, correct? For other channels like AMC, TCM, HGTV, the same would hold true? I have a verizon fios router sitting next to my smart tv. So with that router I could either go wireless or physically connect it to my tv when cutting the cord? For stations like CBS, NBC, ABC, and FOX, I would need an antenna??? And when it comes to cost, you have to pay for your steaming option PLUS your high internet service, right?
Data caps are still a thing?
This for vid, nice job of explaining to a older guy.
You do NOT have to watch OTA TV live. I simply have a 4 tuner DVR connected in-line and record ANY shows I want watch later. Simple.
DVR for over the air t.v does exist.
YOUTube tv has unlimited dvr. Its $40 per month. The video failed to.mention you can divide the cost of some services with other people. Also, you can cherry pick how long you want to use a service. For example, if you like Game of thrones and just that show then you can pay for HBO for the months the show airs ans no more.
WHAT! You still have to have the "cable", or the overpriced YOUVerse from AT&T (just another type of cable). And THEN, you have to pay for the service subscriptions. I'm must not understand the audience you are trying to reach, but my YOUVerse is $80 per month providing an anemic 6M per second. It's all that's available where we are, so you can imagine how much I would like a cable internet. 100M per sec. at $40 per month. Oh, don't even try to suggest a wonky, unreliable cellular system!
You didn't mention the dvrs for ota stations that record on flash drive.
You should update this Video for newer services like PSVue & TH-cam TV and use a Powered HDTV for stronger signal coverage and Local OTA HDTV... From the Mid Atlantic of D.C. Metro Area..
The best way to CTC is with Kodi which can be put on most computers and android devices.
There is a huge amount of tutorials and blogs to show you how to install configure and use kodi.
I have it installed on my android TV Computer and my phone.
The best bit about Kodi is that it is 100% free, just google kodi or if you are putting it on an android device download from google play.
thank you this is exactly what I wanted to see to learn how to cut the cord my bill just went over $100 and I said that's it I'm cutting the cord
mine's over $200 and there is no competition
still need the cord for the high speed internet though, sooooo not exactly cord cutting
@Scott Wiggins - how much do you pay every month with your high speed internet and who is it with?
There's options such as PlayStation vue and directv now
Great video. I will be sending the link to all my friends who are looking at cutting the cord. I use Chromecast instead of Roku. I find that using my phone or tablet is better than adding another remote to my house.
Great vid! Very informative.
Good video, but surprising that you didn't mention Amazon Prime video for streaming.
I dig the music but it sure is annoying when I'm trying to hear your pitch!
What is my tracking numberz?
numbers? Did not receive my antenna yesturday.need verification number s for antennas
Well mine hasn't worked in 3days I dont understand y I cant talk to sum1 directly
good video but it's a bit dated, but it did come out 3 years ago so that's understandable
amazon prime is also great
What do you suggest for an international news junkie? What could I connect to to get international news channels, even (not preferrably) in foreign languages like German or. French.
Hi Laima. They all have some access to international news channels. From my research the Roku boxes seem to offer the largest selection of international news. Here's a link to the Roku boxes on Abt.com: www.abt.com/brand/Roku Thanks for watching! -Carl
I don’t recommend CenturyLink.
I would rather just buy tv shows i want on dvd
What about Comedy Central?
64$ plus 50$ for good internet
Solar Tag YOU CAN GET SPECTRUM 30 MBS INTERNET UNLIMITED DATA UNLIMITED DEVICES FOR 20 BUCKS A MONTH OF SOMEONE IN YOUR HOME GETS FREE SCHOOL LUNCH.
I am thinking about the cable is 64.99 and then 40 should cover my total so I am looking at 115 with taxes my cable is 183.61. I have to pay 7 dollars for each box just to watch cable in each room
Only $20/month and over 500 channels...www.setvnow.com/#enjoy1
Cable is for old people who like throwing money out the window
Kodi is free and u get all the channels.... why still pay for Hulu or net flicks?
Mona Ty How about a more helpful suggestion with more information instead of a cynical comment... It's Netflix*
What's wrong with her suggestion? She listed a good option to paid services. Look it up! How is that cynical? Oh, it wasn't.
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Why isn't Kodi an option?
Because Kodi spies on you.
A antenna would be great but finding someone to put up a outdoor antenna is the hard part.
It has to be outside about 30ft tall.
No attic
Um... you are completely forgetting antennas. Broadcast HD in my area gives me 43 channels consistently.
I got 55 channels
To get the internet speeds you're talking about depending on where you live, you will be paying 60-110 dollars a month that plus the 65 for all these streaming services, is about the same as paying for cable. >.>
Damien Beckham No more pill commercials though. Or limited commercials.
Hello, what service offers Fox Cable News?
Good introduction to fundamentals of cord cutting.
Terrific introduction. Thank you!
Torrents
By the time you box an Xbox, and prime, and all those different subscriptions you'll pay more. We need a pay per channel subscription from cable like Obana promised he'd force the cable companies to do. But that was just a lie campaign promise. Like all of his other promises. Keep your doctor.
IF YOU HAVE TO HAVE all that why even watch this? a lot of people had to cut and get rid of cable no choice. plenty of content is free. no netflix no amazon none that... figure it out. damn people are stupid lazy.