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hlthe2b

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1. We certainly didn't gain anything from the a la carte' options... I just cut off Youtube TV which I only had for NCAA

Reply to Auggie (Original post)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 02:12 PM

Jan 15

football--and to get the local networks I can't seem to get any other way. Between it and a few minimalist streaming subscriptions, I ended up paying a LOT more than when I had cable.

And when OTA went from analog to digital, a lot of us lost almost all access to local networks given the distance and geographic obstacles to signals. Some may do better with a roof antenna but how 1970s is that?

The only winners of "new technology" and systems seem to be the greedy corporatists...

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Unclear on the concept: pricing yourself out of the market. Comcast raises price on local sports package. [View all] Auggie Jan 15 OP

We certainly didn't gain anything from the a la carte' options... I just cut off Youtube TV which I only had for NCAA hlthe2b Jan 15 #1

I would never use Comcast just cuz of the aggravation I've had with them the past three decades CrispyQ Jan 15 #2

I was a YouTubeTV launch customer and I canceled. Basso8vb Jan 15 #3

Canceled Comcast about six months ago wysimdnwyg Jan 15 #4