Canceling Cable/Going OTA

Last we we canceled cable, put up and HDTV antenna and bought a TIVO. We've had cable or a dish for 15 years.

TIVO now works with an antenna, integrates TV Guide, and it works great. We now get 10 local stations and plug in our laptop direct to our TV to stream the shows we used to watch on cable, now for FREE over the internet.

Plus, the HD picture quality over an antenna is much better than with cable or even a dish (we've had both).

Monthly net savings, $54.

Well, technically the cable shows you watched are not "free" you still need the internet connection.

But you are correct, with the TV shows that are available over the internet, netflix has on demand movies that are streamed to you, and OTA HDTV, you can pretty much unplug the cable and satellite and not lose too much.

I would love to get rid of cable tv (TimeWanerNJ).
But seriously do not know how.

Don't I need cable for "reception"? Plus I live in a condo and can not have a dish or stuff outside.

If any technical folks out there know how I change things here I would love to know. :clapping:

Our ISP is coupled with Cable TV (Comcast), and it can't be split out. You first have to have at least the Basic Cable package in order to get the Internet, so we're kind of stuck.

I would love to get rid of cable tv (TimeWanerNJ).
But seriously do not know how.

Don't I need cable for "reception"? Plus I live in a condo and can not have a dish or stuff outside.

If any technical folks out there know how I change things here I would love to know. :clapping:

Before getting rid of cable, first, make sure your TV is a digital set. They no longer send Analog signals over the air. Then price a digital inside (rabbit ear) antenna and purchase from Walmart (there is a reason). See what you can get off the air, then if it is acceptable, drop off the cable. If you are not happy with over the air local channels, take the antenna back to Walmart (they are great to deal with on returns). 'Hub