Cutting the cord

[kcflhrc]

My Fire Stick is tied to my Amazon Prime account for Prime Video.

 

[cqaigy2]

Tubi has very few commercials.

 

[TheMan419]

We were long time DirectTV subscribers. Increasing cost is what prompted us to look at alternatives. We choose Sling since it included NFL network and DIY in addition to other channels most streaming options include. $44.98/mo for both color options plus an add-on package. Sling does not offer local channels in our area but we have an outdoor antenna providing that for multiple TVs. YouTube TV would provide local channels for us but with the outdoor antenna we get many channels that would not be available on any streaming service. We mostly watch local channels since we do have many options.

We have fiber to the house made possible by the rural development initiatives. 50mb up/down which I use for work as well as streaming service, security cameras, cell phones, etc.

You may find there is buffering with 10mb service unless you lower the resolution. For most viewing, lower resolution is fine.

dsb

So far it looks like YouTube tv is the only one that gets all the major local channels. That is important to us. Any show we actually want to watch we DVR and watch later to skip commercials

Currently I am streaming the football game and the wife is streaming whatever it is she is watching. No issues. Both at full 1080p.

 

[NorTracNY]

If you have a Roku, you won't need to get a firestick. If the CC at the beginning is an issue, just do prepaid. We go to Amazon Videos through Roku. We've been VERY happy ditching cable and going to a Roku.