Cable/Satellite TV - Page 5

**Giacson** · August 17th, 2011, 08:24 PM

I'm just a few days past downgrading my cable tv subscription. With internet included from the same company, I still pay about $100 a month. A great percentage of that is comprised of ridiculously high rental fees for devices needed for the service and taxes. I downgraded because I was fed up with repeated movies I didnt care to see in the first place and junk channels providing much of the same (or worse). The "dish" networks only offer the same and anything less than cable or satellite service..well..

If I could chose to pay for only the channels I found worth watching, it would probably amount to less than a dozen.

Its frustrating to see some of the channels I used to like so much turn out so much sensationalizing crap. Discovery and History channels to name just a couple. "Quest" this and "Quest" that shows

The viewer knows exactly what will be discovered at the end of each and every one of these shows..Nothing! And all the doomsday shows...please!

**axdx** · April 23rd, 2013, 01:51 AM

I use to have satellite (Directv) but now i don't i now watch local tv. The reason was after i got internet i was on the internet more than i was watching tv. It wasn't worth having something if i didn't watch it. But when i had satellite i only had the basic channels and sometimes i would subscribe to cinemax, HBO, showtime with The Movie Channel, Pl**B*y tv in the 2000's that channel was boring nothing but repeats. As for the basic channels i liked were VH1 Classic, TNT before wcw wrestling went out of business, msnbc, cnn, E! entertaiment television, Comedy Central that new logo is ugly by the way, cartoon network because they aired toonami when toonami went away i went away, Sci-Fi channel, Lifetime only because of unsolved mysteries. I use to pay $65 or more for Total Choice Xtra package, every year directv added $1 more dollar to my monthly bill i hated it.

**luddite** · April 23rd, 2013, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwali

I´ve always believed he was from Atlanta..............has the headquarters there, he is the owner of the Atlanta teams........but is australian

You're thinking of Ted Turner.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Turner

**SanteeFats** · August 10th, 2014, 05:42 PM

I am thinking about switching from cable to satellite. Any one have any input or advice?

**Greenman** · August 10th, 2014, 06:08 PM

One major problem you will get with Satellite is that every so often the signal will fail, probably in extreme weather conditions(depending on how high up it is placed and what angle) OR a build up of static around the box you have. Also you are linked to their network which if you get SKY will automatically update your box with any special features BUT if you don't use for a long period of time they ring you up to ask you if anything is wrong.

Cable is usually faster being underground and not likely to be affected by weather unless the ground subsides for some extreme reason-Fibre-optics are said to be faster especially for Internet use and you are more likely to get faster speeds too however some companies lie about the actual speed because it depends on the area you live in.

**LadyLuck** · August 10th, 2014, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SanteeFats

I am thinking about switching from cable to satellite. Any one have any input or advice?

Why are you contemplating a switch? What are you unhappy with about your cable service? Having had both and being a current cable customer I would never ever go back to dish unless it were my only option and I'd likely never put myself in a position where it would be my only option.

BinLadenSucks · August 10th, 2014, 07:29 PM

When I looked to see where Santee, Ca was, It looked as though you could be living in the hills? Do you have good sky view? Many trees? Your latitude is great for satillie reception.

Up here in the Northwest, we need a more southerly angle. We have hills and many trees, plus a little more severe weather. Most people here who get it, don't stay with it, unless they are isolated from cable.

**SanteeFats** · August 10th, 2014, 10:21 PM

I probably should have mentioned I live in San Diego County about 18 miles from the coast, not in the mountains. So weather is almost always not a problem.

Lord Of The Sith · August 10th, 2014, 11:26 PM

I have cable am very happy with it. I get excellent upload and download speeds and have no issues running my computer, laptop and Xbox all at the same time on my network. Around 1900 I get some streaming lag, but I am guessing everyone in my city is using the cable at that point and there is some throttling going on. It generally clears up by 2000. The price is more than I want to pay but is far less than DSL or satellite with superior speeds.

**9876543210** · August 11th, 2014, 12:32 AM

SanteeFats,

I really hate monopolies but I have to say that as far as your internet is concerned, stick with cable. There really is nothing that comes close to UL and DL speeds like cable has.

Dial-up nowadays is a joke unless thats all you can get. Its been a long time since I've checked, but it used to be that satellite internet required a phone land line for upload (your click). So, in addition to the cost of satellite internet, your also had to have a telephone land line. Make sure you find out if that is still true. My guess is that it is still true. How else are your upload functions going to be transferred?

If the satellite companies still require a land line then I'd seriously consider staying with cable for internet. TV? Do whatever you want. I got tired of the cost and crap on cable so I went old school.... over the air.

April 23rd, 2013, 01:51 AM	#42
axdx I Love the 80's Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vice City Posts: 4,496 Thanks: 282,444 Thanked 68,381 Times in 4,232 Posts	I use to have satellite (Directv) but now i don't i now watch local tv. The reason was after i got internet i was on the internet more than i was watching tv. It wasn't worth having something if i didn't watch it. But when i had satellite i only had the basic channels and sometimes i would subscribe to cinemax, HBO, showtime with The Movie Channel, PlBy tv* in the 2000's that channel was boring nothing but repeats. As for the basic channels i liked were VH1 Classic, TNT before wcw wrestling went out of business, msnbc, cnn, E! entertaiment television, Comedy Central that new logo is ugly by the way, cartoon network because they aired toonami when toonami went away i went away, Sci-Fi channel, Lifetime only because of unsolved mysteries. I use to pay $65 or more for Total Choice Xtra package, every year directv added $1 more dollar to my monthly bill i hated it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

August 10th, 2014, 05:42 PM	#44
SanteeFats Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Santee, Ca Posts: 60,979 Thanks: 282,257 Thanked 816,045 Times in 61,021 Posts	Dish or Cable? I am thinking about switching from cable to satellite. Any one have any input or advice?

August 10th, 2014, 06:08 PM	#45
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,600 Times in 19,356 Posts	One major problem you will get with Satellite is that every so often the signal will fail, probably in extreme weather conditions(depending on how high up it is placed and what angle) OR a build up of static around the box you have. Also you are linked to their network which if you get SKY will automatically update your box with any special features BUT if you don't use for a long period of time they ring you up to ask you if anything is wrong. Cable is usually faster being underground and not likely to be affected by weather unless the ground subsides for some extreme reason-Fibre-optics are said to be faster especially for Internet use and you are more likely to get faster speeds too however some companies lie about the actual speed because it depends on the area you live in. __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!

August 10th, 2014, 11:26 PM	#49
Lord Of The Sith Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 417 Thanks: 379 Thanked 3,180 Times in 398 Posts	I have cable am very happy with it. I get excellent upload and download speeds and have no issues running my computer, laptop and Xbox all at the same time on my network. Around 1900 I get some streaming lag, but I am guessing everyone in my city is using the cable at that point and there is some throttling going on. It generally clears up by 2000. The price is more than I want to pay but is far less than DSL or satellite with superior speeds. __________________ Our perception defines our reality

August 17th, 2011, 08:24 PM	#41
Giacson Vintage Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 441 Thanks: 3,460 Thanked 8,763 Times in 435 Posts	I'm just a few days past downgrading my cable tv subscription. With internet included from the same company, I still pay about $100 a month. A great percentage of that is comprised of ridiculously high rental fees for devices needed for the service and taxes. I downgraded because I was fed up with repeated movies I didnt care to see in the first place and junk channels providing much of the same (or worse). The "dish" networks only offer the same and anything less than cable or satellite service..well.. If I could chose to pay for only the channels I found worth watching, it would probably amount to less than a dozen. Its frustrating to see some of the channels I used to like so much turn out so much sensationalizing crap. Discovery and History channels to name just a couple. "Quest" this and "Quest" that shows The viewer knows exactly what will be discovered at the end of each and every one of these shows..Nothing! And all the doomsday shows...please!

August 10th, 2014, 07:29 PM	#47
BinLadenSucks Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 282 Thanks: 4,487 Thanked 2,018 Times in 279 Posts	When I looked to see where Santee, Ca was, It looked as though you could be living in the hills? Do you have good sky view? Many trees? Your latitude is great for satillie reception. Up here in the Northwest, we need a more southerly angle. We have hills and many trees, plus a little more severe weather. Most people here who get it, don't stay with it, unless they are isolated from cable.

August 10th, 2014, 10:21 PM	#48
SanteeFats Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Santee, Ca Posts: 60,979 Thanks: 282,257 Thanked 816,045 Times in 61,021 Posts	I probably should have mentioned I live in San Diego County about 18 miles from the coast, not in the mountains. So weather is almost always not a problem.

August 11th, 2014, 12:32 AM	#50
9876543210 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4,044 Thanks: 24,638 Thanked 34,438 Times in 4,008 Posts	SanteeFats, I really hate monopolies but I have to say that as far as your internet is concerned, stick with cable. There really is nothing that comes close to UL and DL speeds like cable has. Dial-up nowadays is a joke unless thats all you can get. Its been a long time since I've checked, but it used to be that satellite internet required a phone land line for upload (your click). So, in addition to the cost of satellite internet, your also had to have a telephone land line. Make sure you find out if that is still true. My guess is that it is still true. How else are your upload functions going to be transferred? If the satellite companies still require a land line then I'd seriously consider staying with cable for internet. TV? Do whatever you want. I got tired of the cost and crap on cable so I went old school.... over the air.