So I have not "cut the cord" yet and am paying a fortune for Comcast.
If I did, could I get Blazer games some other way? How?
Thanks!
I'm paying a fortune too, but I get TV, internet, and a land line. I've looked at alternatives. It's a little more complicated for me because I live a couple of miles outside of city limits and phone lines up here are useless for broadband
But what you can do is start with an unlimited data plan for internet. There are three tiers, all come with a free subscription to Peacock. The 1000Mbps plan is $75/month; the 1200Mbps plan is $85/month; and the super-duper 2000Mbps plan is $120/month. I have the 1000Mbps plan and it's been just fine for streaming Amazon Prime, Netflix, HBO Max. But maybe the 1200Mbps plan would be better if you're going 100% streaming. The 2000Mbps seems like overkill
so, say you're at a starting point of $85/month
here's where it starts to get tricky
Xfinity has a couple of basic TV packages. One gives you more than 125 channels (
most are useless, but that's typical); that costs, with the hidden fees around $66/month. But it doesn't have Root. They do have their Ultimate package that has over 185 channels and that does include Root. That's about $85/month
that would put you at $170/month. But you would have to buy a Comcast compatible modem, or rent one from Comcast. And rent a TV box. So you'd probably be at $185/month
if you have the bundle, like I do, with a landline, you can take your phone service online with Comcast for $10/month. I'm not sure if you can keep your existing phone number or not. And it narrows the list of compatible modems
so, that puts you at $200/month and you get Blazer games and a wide variety of other sports channels as well as networks and cable shows. But any premium channels would be added subscriptions...and those can add up fast
the Fubo Elite package has more channels than Infinity Ultimate, although generally, that's just more channels you'll never watch. It's the same $85/month but that doesn't include taxes and 'fees' so it could be more. The Premier plan has a few more channels AND has Showtime. That's $95/month.
FUBO does come with cloud DVR. 1000 hours for most of the plans. The add-ons can add up. Showtime+Stars+MGM+ is $20/month
so you could delete the Comcast Ultimate, and add back the Fubo Elite with that premium add-on for an additional $20.
that would bump you up to $220/month
which is kind of why my $285/month existing bill doesn't seem that bad. I have the landline to start with and the same ph# we've had for 30 years. And, that includes HBO, HBO Max, Showtime, Epix, MGMP, IFC, TCM, and Paramount+
now, I know there are a lot more ways to skin the cat than what I know about, especially if you live in a city and have fiber optics options that I don't have
Direct TV can go thru an internet connection and they have several packages. Still the cost runs from $85-155 and that's before all the sneaky fees
