TELEVISION OPTIONS
Introduction
In the age of Smart Television sets and Fiber Optic Internet, the need for traditional Cable from companies such as Comcast (also known as Xfinity), Spectrum, Midco (Now owned by Comcast and servicing North Dakota and South Dakota), DirecTV and Dish have become completely obsolete. Customers have discovered that they can ditch their cable boxes and their satellite dishes for options either offered on their smart TV's or, if they don't have a smart TV, on a streaming device such as a Firestick, Roku or Walmart's ONN. During Calendar year 2025, Comcast lost 1.25 MILLION. https://www.mediaplaynews.com/comcast-lost-245000-quarterly-video-subs/#:~:text=Comcast%20Lost%20245%2C000%20Q4%20Video,News According to cordcuttersnews.com Spectrum lost more than 248,000 TV subscribers during the same period. https://cordcuttersnews.com/spectrum-lost-over-284000-tv-customers-and-over-400000-internet-customers-in-2025/.
WHY? For the same reason that you are considering getting rid of them: Their "Bundles" are just way too expensive. Consider this: Our customers (depending on location, speed and service) pay anywhere from $49.59 per month to $79.95 per month for high speed FIBER OPTIC INTERNET (including equipment) and if the add TV service through either YouTubeTV or FUBO TV around $90 to $100 per more for TV making their bill far less than the $200 to $300 per month that Spectrum charges for their most common "bundles." Saving through a "bundle" is a MYTH. Paying less for your Comcast or Spectrum? You're either not getting very many channels, have a promotion that will end shortly that Comcast and Spectrum use to save their massive exodus of customers. You've seen your bills go up and your on the phone constantly with them trying to save your wallet.
Customers that are hanging on to their satellite dishes and cable boxes, are, for the most part hanging onto that obsolete equipment because they are fearful that the technology to watch television through their TV or through a streaming device will not work as well or will be too challenging or that they will lost recording options.
In Fact, options to watch traditional Television programs, movies or series is more user friendly than those old television options and several have recording options that not only allow you to ditch recording equipment but allow you to view your recordings anywhere you can get a decent internet connection.
Don't understand "Streaming" Below I have links to YouTube videos that will guide you through applications that give you the TV Stations for which you are paying a fortune for significantly less money.
HOW TO VIEW SO CALLED "STREAMING OPTIONS"
"Streaming" is nothing more than a hip word for using your smart TV to watch Television viewing platforms. Many people are streaming and don't even know it. If you watch Netflix or Prime Video and the like you are a streamer. Congratulations! You are hip! Knowing some of the terminology is important.
Two of the most commonly known "streaming devices" are the "Roku" and the "Firestick." Each of these devices comes loaded with "Applications" or "Apps." You can think of those apps as Television channels. Clicking on them will either allow you to immediately view the content on those apps or sign up to view the content on those apps. While the Roku Device and the Firestick differ in appearance and layout, they work essentially the same. Additionally, you can use the Roku or Firestick to search for an app that you don't see loaded.
The reason that we like the firestick better than the roku is that you can add additional applications not found on the firestick or the roku simply by using an app known as "downloader."
We're always happy to provide FREE guidance to those trying to get away from costly TV with their questions about streaming.
PAY BUT AFFORDABLE TRADITIONAL TV
Here is a discussion of some of the subscription TV services that we like and what they offer.
FUBO TV - At the top of our list is FUBO TV. Why? First, FUBO TV is not one of the monstrous companies that have been around forever and continues to swallow up smaller companies to grow bigger. Mind you, there is nothing wrong with large companies, but we take comfort in aligning with companies that are small enough to care, but large enough give you a quality service. You can find their information here: https://www.fubo.tv/welcome?irad=366904&irmp=365718
FuboTV offers several options that allow you a generous recording option for series, events and sports you may wish to watch later. You can record, playback and save for a later date to watch on your phone, tablet or television. Fubo's app can be found on the Roku Streaming Device, Firestick and most Smart TV's.
FuboTV provides your local channels and one of the most robust Sports offerings in the industry including ESPN, Bally's and many of the Collegiate League stations such as Big 10.
The cost depends upon what you want, but most people do just fine with their Pro Package which is $79.99 per month (2024Jun10). To sign up, find yourself here https://www.fubo.tv/signup?irad=359590&irmp=365718
VIDEOS THAT TEACH YOU ABOUT THE MOST COMMON TV options
Here is a discussion of some of the subscription TV services that we like and what they offer. No cable TV boxes required, put it on as many devices (tvs, phones, tablets, computers etc.) without worrying about paying extra for those devices!!! One price watch anywhere in the world you get an internet connection. When I travel (and I travel A LOT) I access my subscription services ( including my recorded programs - Both FUBO and YOUTUBE TV allow UNLIMITED CHANNELS AND HOURS OF RECORDING FOR NO EXTRA COST - DON'T WORRY ABOUT DELETING OLD RECORDINGS) anywhere I can connect to the internet. For those of you that have 2 homes and therefore pay double, STOP PAYING FOR 2 CABLE SUBSCRIPTIONS BY SIGNING UP FOR ONE OF THESE GREAT OPTIONS.
FUBO TV - https://www.fubo.tv/welcome?irad=366904&irmp=365718
Here is a great Primer on FuboTV, the Channel lineup and how to use it and access it plus a preview of the guide. Sign up through the link above!
https://youtu.be/sRkzNXVXUP8?si=6DFjVPlZfKdnezBZ
YOUTUBE TV - https://tv.youtube.com/referral/r1ilt2je05i6cw
Officially the most popular Cable TV Service in America (Yes more customers choose YOUTUBE Tv for traditional cable TV broadcasting because it gives you a broad content for a very affordable price. Sign up through the link above to get a discount on YouTube TV!
https://youtu.be/EOgharNq-BE?si=I1kanU3VZl2gUj9j
These are the two most popular TV services used by those who have ditched traditional Cable services. Want more Cable TV options available anywhere you can get an Internet connection? The link below will give you the ability to put in the channels you like to watch and determine which TV service will best suit your needs!