5 Million People Cut Their Cable Subscription Off

I don't watch tv, except South Park, sports, and movies if they are showing any I haven't seen. 
 
Hank Scorpio said:
This is exactly what I mean.

I'm on a computer for at least 10-12 hours a day. Why would anyone in their right mind want to go back to a computer after being on one for so long?

And how the Hell can you guys watch anything on a 13-15" computer screen? Makes no sense to me.

Picture watching Planet Earth on a laptop. Makes no sense :lol:
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You seriously haven't heard of streaming players yet?! :wow:
 
Hank Scorpio said:
This is exactly what I mean.

I'm on a computer for at least 10-12 hours a day. Why would anyone in their right mind want to go back to a computer after being on one for so long?

And how the Hell can you guys watch anything on a 13-15" computer screen? Makes no sense to me.

Picture watching Planet Earth on a laptop. Makes no sense :lol:
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You can easily hook your computer up to a TV. Every show that I care to keep up with I download and stream it from plex using my PS3.
 
Went A Few Months Without Cable.. Just Used My Apple TV, Hulu, Wifi To Stream/Download Movies and put them on my 2TB HD.. Copped That mini display to show connect my Mac to the TV and Boom..As already stated the Sports thing is the only issue.
 
I also use the TV for video games and such. I'm not playing video games on my laptop. Netflix aint eem got the shows or movies I like.

I pay $80 for cable and interwebz so it's not a big deal for me (not saying I got $ like that either)
 
omgitswes said:
You can easily hook your computer up to a TV. Every show that I care to keep up with I download and stream it from plex using my PS3.
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But I have a DVR that records the shows I want and all it takes is one click. I care more about convenience than the money, because honestly--an extra $60 a month isn't going to kill me. I have a triple play package at home where I spend $110 a month for TV, Internet and Phone.
 
this isn't widely reported, but HBO is experimenting with the subscription based service. they would make a killing if they launched this en masse. i personally don't watch tv, i only need internet for all my news and media. catch my shows on internet and i got netflix. also im on my ps3 steez so >D.
 
I know a place online to watch sports from the uk /europe idk if I can post it here since their us site was closed down by da fbi ..yups
 
Suberzat1 said:
I only watch tv for sports.
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This but is paying over $100/month or $1,200 a year worth it? I guess the older you get, the excitement of watching the NFL and NBA has become very mundane cause it seems like it's the same ol thing every year.
 
Man if i could find a dependable way to stream sports it would be game over for cable. Almost contemplate gettng NFL and NBA league pass and just hooking up a computer.
I have also thought about buying a slingbox and hooking it up at my parents house
 
Been off cable 3 yrs now. Got Netflix, Hulu and 2 sites to stream every sports game/ and sports channels in the world.
 
Some cable networks on doing this thing on their website where you have to sign into your cable provider. Tried to watch First 48 on aetv.com and they were asking me to log into Cablevision to verify I have cable :smh:
 
I cut my cable a few months back.. The only shows I watched cable for was Breaking Bad, SOA and Scandal.. If I wasn't watching those shows I was on Netflix or Youtube,... I ended up cutting it since I was really wasting my money, everything I watch can be accessed via internet..
 
heLiumcLinton said:
Some cable networks on doing this thing on their website where you have to sign into your cable provider. Tried to watch First 48 on aetv.com and they were asking me to log into Cablevision to verify I have cable :smh:
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Yea, unless u have rabbit ears, you're screwed. The FCC allowed cable providers to encrypt their signals

Cable System Encryption

Background

The Commission recently decided that cable operators with all-digital systems may encrypt their services. This will let cable operators activate and deactivate cable service without sending a technician to your home. If your cable operator chooses to encrypt its services, you will need a set-top box or CableCARD for every television set in your home on which you want to continue to view cable programming.

Why allow encryption?

Encryption of all-digital cable service will allow cable operators to activate and deactivate cable service remotely, thus relieving many consumers of the need to wait at home to receive a cable technician when they sign up for or cancel cable service, or expand service to an existing cable connection in their home. In addition, encryption will reduce service theft, which could reduce cable rates and often degrades the quality of cable service received by paying subscribers. Encryption also will reduce the number of service calls necessary for manual installations and disconnections, which can relieve traffic in urban areas and reduce carbon emissions.

What does this mean for cable subscribers?

If you are a cable subscriber, you should be aware:

You may need additional equipment to receive cable service.
If you currently rely on unencrypted cable service to receive broadcast channels from your cable operator (i.e., your digital television connects directly to the cable system without the addition of a set-top box or CableCARD), you will need a set-top box or CableCARD to continue to view those channels.


If you need additional equipment due to encryption, you are entitled to free equipment for a limited time. The chart below gives the details of the free equipment terms.
If, at the time your cable operator begins to encrypt, you subscribe Then you are entitled to
only to broadcast basic service and do not have a set-top box or CableCARD a set-top box or CableCARD on up to two television sets without charge or service fee for two years from the date your cable operator begins to encrypt.
to a level of service other than broadcast basic service but use a digital television to receive only the basic service tier without use of a set-top box or CableCARD a set-top box or CableCARD on one television set without charge or service fee for one year from the date your cable operator begins to encrypt.
only to the basic service tier without use of a set-top box or CableCARD and you receive Medicaid a set-top box or CableCARD on up to two television sets without charge or service fee for five years from the date your cable operator begins to encrypt.
Your cable operator must notify you at least 30 days before it begins to encrypt and notify you about the equipment to which you are entitled under Federal law.
Your cable operator must notify you 30 to 60 days before the end of the free equipment period that your cable operator will begin to charge you for the equipment. This notice must include the lease fee that your cable operator will charge for the equipment.
When encryption becomes common, cable subscribers will not have to schedule as many service appointments and should be able to subscribe to and cancel cable service more easily.
What if I subscribe to cable service after an all digital cable operator has commenced encrypting their service?

You are not entitled to the free equipment discussed above and your cable operator is permitted to charge you its standard equipment fees for any set-top boxes or CableCARDs necessary to activate the level of service you request. You may ask your cable operator for a rate card, which will specify the cost of this necessary equipment.
What does this mean for over-the-air television viewers and Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) subscribers?

If you view television over-the-air through the use of an antenna, cable system encryption will not impact you in any way.
If you subscribe to a DBS service, such as DIRECTV or Dish Network, cable system encryption will not impact you in any way.
For More Information

For information about other communications issues, visit the FCC’s online Consumer Publications Library at www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/consumer-publications-library and its Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau website at www.fcc.gov/consumer-governmental-affairs-bureau. Consumers may file a complaint online at www.fcc.gov/complaints or contact the FCC’s Consumer Center by calling 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) voice or 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) TTY; faxing 1-866-418-0232; or writing to:

Consumer Inquiries and Complaints Division
Federal Communications Commission
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
445 12th Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20554
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Hank Scorpio said:
I still use cable.

I'm not a heavy Netflix, Hulu or Redbox user at all.

When I am home: I usually watch TV for sports, news and CNBC/Bloomberg etc etc

IDK why most people find it okay to watch TV on their laptops. The screen is just too small for me. I'd rather sit on my couch in front of my 65" TV and lounge. Also, when I want to watch a movie--the surround sound adds a nice touch. IDK how I replicate that using my computer.

And I know there are ways to hook up a laptop to a TV, but something about sitting on my couch using a remote feels "right".

Maybe I'm "old school" and will have to eventually get with the times.
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You're showing your economic status, buddy.
 
I have to admit, if I didn't watch sports, I highly doubt would still pay for television in 2013.
 
haven't watched cable since i moved out my parents house several years ago

cable been trash

i prefer watching documentaries anyway and netflix is really delivering on original content

i just need the second seasons to all of em bad
 
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