How to save on TV & internet services (are you paying too much)?

[QuarterMillionMan]

[Jluke]

Wow. I pay twice that. Just internet and cable.

no premium channels.

[Cnon20]

I pay $287.

[scfr]

Great job QuarterMillionMan ! I know you're in an apartment and that's about as low as it can get while having both internet & TV at home.

Ours is less, but we only pay for internet because we own our own home and have an antenna for OTA broadcast TV. We also have Paramount plus (included with the Walmart+ subscription that I use for grocery delivery to my mom), and Samsung TV channels that are included free with our TV (used for catching news during non-broadcast news times . . . now that I've recovered from my brief obsession with Million Dollar Listing that I had right after we moved in to our new house and set up the new TV lol). I've also done introductory offers to get some streaming services (3 months Disney+ and 3 months Brit Box) but don't have any right now. I think I'm going to do 1-2 months of National Theater Live even without an introductory offer to catch some fine British theater from home.

I know some folks push their bills lower by doing things like just using computers at the library or not having a TV, and I admire their discipline, but I 100% understand the desire to have both internet & TV at home.

[bjl584]

I'm paying about $200 total for Dish and internet, but as part a package for people who own vacation homes, I also have Dish and internet at our cabin that is linked to the main accounts.
So, two homes for the $200 price.

[crazyliblady]

I don't have cable or satellite service. I only pay for Netflix, but I also use Plex, Tubi, and ROKU for free. The free services help to expand the offerings of tv shows and movies we can watch without paying for them.

[LivingAlmostLarge]

$90 a month for internet. I have disney+, hbo (black friday special of $2.99/month for a bit), we have hulu from spotify, and paramount plus from walmart + from amex platinum card.

[QuarterMillionMan]

Spectrum is pulling the rug on my grandfather'd ELP internet $25 a month which I'm bummed about but it was good while it lasted. Looking at AT & T internet air at $65 a month. Any suggestions if this is good or not good. Any cheaper options such as FIOS, or T-Mobile's internet but I seem to recall needing a cell phone plan in order to get the $50 a month internet w/T-Mobile which I don't intend to get a cell phone plan just to get the $50 a month internet. Any other networks. Also, if someone has a friend code for AT & T send it my way and I'll use it to get both of us any perks offered.

[ua_guy]

We're dumping DirecTV for YoutubeTV. Direct was our only option here. No cable service and poor OTA reception. Our internet options are also very limited, but as of 2022 Starlink has been available, and as of late 2022, it's been reliable enough to use as our primary connection.

Direct was charging over $200/month. I'll be glad to dump all their equipment/boxes and reduce clutter. YoutubeTV plus HBO Max, 72.99/month plus $9.99/month, is a lot cheaper.

[disneysteve]

I have yet to check into AT&T internet. I really need to do that so we can finally dump Comcast.

[QuarterMillionMan]

Before switching ask around for refer a friend codes which can be lucrative for you and the friend.

[crazyliblady]

I don't have cable. We have a landline phone and also pay for internet. We pay for a limited streaming service and use free streaming, too.

[Fishindude77]

We pay $176 quarterly for internet and do all of our TV off the internet, so that is $59 / month.
In addition we pay approx. $70 / month for full access to Hulu programs, etc. so we can watch live sports. Total approx. $129 / per month.

Cable TV or hard wired internet is not available here.

Prior to remodeling a couple years ago we had a 60' TV antenna (we also sit atop a hill) and got 20 or so live TV channels on that, all the major networks.
Took that antenna down to allow remodeling and kind of regret doing away with it. That antenna TV was all free.

[QuarterMillionMan]

This bill from Feb 2024 which was $104 at the time for both Spectrum TV & internet. Today in December 2024 it is now $112 which is still good but seems there is no end to price hikes.

[LivingAlmostLarge]

I pay $85 a month for internet alone.