This page contains information on Cord Cutting (options vs Cable TV or Satellite TV). Check the link on the Home Page to Senior Planet, they are hosting some Zoom events discussing Cord Cutting.
News
Free Movies on YouTube (2022)
Antenna - Free over the air TV
https://www.antennaweb.org/ Resource to help with antenna selection, and Home - The Free TV Project
Terk app that helps align where to point your antenna
Free Services:
Guide to Streaming Services (click on link) short summary below
Pluto.tv This is a free service that provides access to lots of content such as old TV series and movies. It is available to access in web browsers and apps on mobile devices or smart streaming devices such as Roku. Pluto has a cable like online guide, with channel numbers (you cannot use the to go to the channel). The other interfaces are more like Netflix.
Freevee Formally IMDB streaming. Original content, TV series, Movies. Apps for devices and access from Amazon on the web.
Tubitv.com This is a free service that provides access to lots of content such as old TV series and movies. It is available to access in web browsers and apps on mobile devices or smart streaming devices such as Roku.
Plex This is an interesting service that has recently added in Live TV with a Guide. They have many other features (for advance users)
Vuit Free Access to Content From 200 Local TV Stations
Subscription Services:
Netflix, Acorn, Britbox, Discovery+, Disney+. etc.
There are many subscription services available to stream Local Channels and other typical cable TV channels:
DirecTV STREAM (use your equipment) or DirecTV Internet (lease their equipment)
YouTubeTV
Hulu
Paramount+ (formally CBSAllacces)
Peacock (NBC)
Fubo
Philo
Sling
etc.
Help finding where a show, movie is streaming: justwatch.com (app also
on smartphones / tablets
Help finding a streaming solution
For advice on the various subscription services such as Hulu, YouTube TV, Sling, Philo, etc. consult websites: suppose.tv or mybundle.tv . By entering your TV viewing requirements, these sites will recommend the services that best fit your tastes. It also has information on choices and prices.
Review of the various services (primarily the paid for services), Another current review
10 Things to Know BEFORE You Try to Stream Live TV
STOP – before you spin your wheels trying to stream live tv and not really knowing what you’re doing or where to start, let me save you some time. There are some important considerations you need to know about BEFORE you cut the cord. These include:
How to stream LIVE LOCAL Sports and News.
What Channel Lineups and Channel Packages are offered by the different streaming tv service providers? Can you customize the channel packages with Sling, DirecTV Now, and others?
Does every streaming tv service provider offer a DVR? Are they all the same?
What On-Demand TV Shows and Movies are offered? Can you skip through commercials while watching on-demand content?
Is there a limit on the number of tv’s you can stream on at one time?
How will you access the streaming tv service providers app? Do you have enough internet speeds? Do you need a wifi mesh router to reduce buffering?
Can you add premium channels like HBO, Showtime, NFL Redzone? What if a particular channel you want to watch isn’t available?
What promotions are available from Sling, DirecTV Now, and others?
What about a Channel Guide? Is the service easy to use to find what you want to watch?
How much can you really save by cutting the cord? Is it really worth your time and efforts?