Just go digital broadcast which is free above and beyond the relatively inexpensive antenna, then streaming for other content. Cheaper and better than DirecTV, but a little more effort.
How does that work?
I just learned about Tablo. It looks interesting, but I’m interested in hearing more from someone already using it. I’m wanting to cut the cord, but not sure wife is ready.
“Tablo is a DVR for cord cutters. Discover, record and stream free, local Over-the-Air TV broadcast programs on any device, anytime, anywhere in the world.”
We now pick up around 200 channels. However, the one caveat, is that around 175 of them are obscure, low budget affairs. I dont' really mind, since we don't really watch TV. But it is interesting to see the huge number of foreign language religious, medical, services, and other cultural programms being broadcast.
There are even some blank test screens with advertisements to lease the space/channel. I guess the prices are pretty low, which is why all the new immigrants/entrants are able to control their own channels.
Tried that. Even the digital "over the air" signal has dropouts during bad weather. Thus far, I haven't found any combination better than Comcast where I am (across the Sound from Tacoma). Built my own HTPC in hopes of "cord cutting". Available software for that sucks.
Still looking.