I’m interested in learning more about alternatives to conventional cable and satellite.
I hear these terms, such as FIOS or Roku stick, and I don’t know what these terms means, or what equipment is involved to work with them.
I hear that there is an “Amazon Fire” TV service, but I don’t know how that works. Ditto for Netflix and other “streaming services”. I’m unfamiliar with the technology involved.
Having said that, not complaining. Not at all. Just saying, lots of people here are happy with their alternatives to the cable company. And it’s piqued my interest.
And as more alternatives come up, and more people such as myself, who don’t have an affinity for hi tech gadgetry, learn about the alternatives, more and more will disconnect from cable/satellite. It’s inevitable.
Do you ever watch videos on your computer?
Well Dilbert,
FIOS is just a means of delivering internet, life DSL only faster.
To get movies, TV and other streaming content, you need a Roku, or an Amazon Fire or some other internet set top menu box.
I like the Roku because it has about 3500 channels available. Granted I don’t want 7 tennis channels and I only use about 15 of the available services, but it’s nice to know they are there. Some channels are free and some are pay. I use Netflix, Hulu, Amazon prime and about a dozen free channels.
Prices for the streaming boxes run $35 to $150 depending on features you want. I use a Roku Ultra ($130) as it offers the highest HD video available.
My daughter uses a $30 Roku Streaming Player that plugs into the TV’s HDMI port. Her TV doesn’t support higher than 720p anyway, so she’s happy.