openbox9
join:2004-01-26
Alexandria, VA
kudos:2 | reply to NOVA_Guy
Re: Here's an idea or two... I agree and would quickly welcome such a move, but how well do you think Comcast, Time Warner, Dish, and DirecTV would fare in the face of their irate sports- and Mickey-loving customers?
I plan to do my part when my Dish time runs out next year by cancelling service. My family simply doesn't watch TV that much. In fact, I can't remember the last time my wife watched a program and I only rarely watch CNBC. OTA does more than enough for us. |
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| said by openbox9:I agree and would quickly welcome such a move, but how well do you think Comcast, Time Warner, Dish, and DirecTV would fare in the face of their irate sports- and Mickey-loving customers? Plus ABC is Disney. Noone is going to drop a big 3 network. |
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 NOVA_GuyObamaCare Kills AmericansPremium
join:2002-03-05 | reply to openbox9
said by openbox9:I plan to do my part when my Dish time runs out next year by cancelling service. I have DirecTV and am considering doing the same when my contract runs out. It's not that I dislike their service or equipment, it's that I don't find it worth the nearly $100 I pay for it each month.
Before I switched to DirecTV from Comcast, I had two HTPC boxes set up for recording programs, each with a bunch of TV tuner cards in it. We get enough OTA TV here in the DC area that I should be able to pick up most of what I watch with a decent antenna. The rest of my entertainment (movies, etc.) can come from instant streaming from Netflix and the like.
If I really need more channels than that, I'll get the basic programming tier from Comcast. I still use them for internet, and by the time they drop my internet price $10/mo for having "bundled" service the extra cost shouldn't be too bad. I'll just need to pick up another 1 or 2 HDHomeRun boxes to be able to record up to 6 digital channels at once and I'm all set.
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openbox9
join:2004-01-26
Alexandria, VA
kudos:2 | reply to viperlmw
Yep, Disney owns a lot of content that many people probably don't realize. |
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openbox9
join:2004-01-26
Alexandria, VA
kudos:2 | reply to NOVA_Guy
said by NOVA_Guy:Before I switched to DirecTV from Comcast, I had two HTPC boxes set up for recording programs, each with a bunch of TV tuner cards in it. We get enough OTA TV here in the DC area that I should be able to pick up most of what I watch with a decent antenna. Concur. I have no problem receiving Fox, ABC, CBC, NBC, CW, and their numerous sub channels (and many other channels that I will never watch) with my HTPC and a HDHR. I don't have a Netflix account but have considered setting one up. Redbox works well too. |
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CorydonCultivant son jardinPremium
join:2008-02-18
Denver, CO | reply to viperlmw
I think OTA broadcasters are obliged to allow cable companies within their broadcast area and cable companies in return are obliged to carry them on every tier of service. I could be wrong though.
Satellite companies might be screwed though.
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openbox9
join:2004-01-26
Alexandria, VA
kudos:2 | Depends on if the broadcasters choose to go "must carry". If so, then cable transmits the channels providing no compensation. On the flip side, the broadcasters can choose not to go "must carry", which means the cable companies have the option to negotiate carriage arrangements with the broadcaster. I believe most cable companies have gone through this ugly feud over the last couple of years with Sinclair Broadcast Group and a few other broadcast station owners. |
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Da Man
join:2008-05-08
Hanover, PA | There are only 10 ABC O&Os and they look like crap since they have an HD subchannel. |
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