Is TV Over the 'Net Really Cheaper Than Cable? 285
jfruh writes "More and more people are joining the ranks of 'cord-cutters' — those who cancel their cable TV subscriptions and get their televisied entertainment either for free over the airwaves or over the Internet. But, assuming you're going to do things legally, is this really a cheaper option? It depends on what you watch. Brian Proffitt contemplated this move, and he walks you through the calculations he made to figure out the prices of cutting the cord. He weighed the costs of various a la carte and all-you-can-eat Internet streaming services, and took into account the fact that Internet service on its own is often pricier than it would be if bundled with cable TV."
Re:I'm sure about one thing... (Score:5, Funny)
I think a depressingly large number of folks these days would be shocked and amazed to find that they can put a pair of rabbit ears on that fancy new TV and get local HD broadcasts...
Re:No longer slave to the marketing overlords... (Score:5, Funny)
However, it DID take me over a week of arguing with the satellite company to get it disconnected. (go ahead...ask me about it...please...).
So, how'd disconnecting the satellite go? Was there arguing, and did it take a week?
The answer is: (Score:4, Funny)
Yes. Next story.