Best Cable/TV Access ?

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WetSeeker

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I am looking into reconnecting to cable. I do not need internet as that is provided where I live. Smart TV in place at home.
Any suggestions? I have tried an antenna which is very limited, I tried a VPN but that was shut down within months, and now I am thinking of just going to regular cable again.
What are people doing to get shows without the crazy monthly bills?

 

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LTO_3

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That's been a debate in another thread. While cable provides what you need/want the cost is higher with more options you get but reliability is good. On the other side is streaming which can provide much the same and more at a lower cost as long as your internet service is good enough and your TVs can handle the set up for streaming. Good luck in finding what works for you.

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jeff2

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Famelack.com is free. But a lot of the channels are not that good.

 

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Brown Nose Bear

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Have you looked into IPTV? These a big thread about it in the tech section:

https://terb.cc/xenforo/threads/iptv.806154/

Most guys there recommend Golumbia Video, and I use it too.

 

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SaulGoodman777

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I've been using free streaming sites for more than a decade. Commercial free, reasonable quality and the shows come out the same time as on a network or right when the show ends. I can't imagine willingly paying to watch tv in these days and times.