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Author Topic: Cord cutting revisited  (Read 90005 times)

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Re: Cord cutting revisited
« Reply #575 on: October 02, 2022, 02:45:22 PM »
F ESPN.

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Re: Cord cutting revisited
« Reply #576 on: October 02, 2022, 04:59:44 PM »
F ESPN.
Agreed. The only time I watch ESPN is when a college basketball game is on

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Re: Cord cutting revisited
« Reply #577 on: October 02, 2022, 05:04:33 PM »
Folks should look into TMobile home internet (you don’t need to have their cell service).

I’m averaging 150mps, $50/month no hidden fees.  Coupled that with YT TV for $65, $115 a month all in is a great deal.

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Re: Cord cutting revisited
« Reply #578 on: October 02, 2022, 06:43:51 PM »
Folks should look into TMobile home internet (you don’t need to have their cell service).

I’m averaging 150mps, $50/month no hidden fees.  Coupled that with YT TV for $65, $115 a month all in is a great deal.

I got Verizon home internet.  35 a month and that price is locked in for 3 years
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Re: Cord cutting revisited
« Reply #579 on: October 02, 2022, 08:47:49 PM »
I tried Verizon internet.
Couldn't get the box to connect.
But I am in a pretty rural area with only a single bar on my phone.
Went back to Spectrum.
How is Verizon internet working for you?
Streaming good?
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« Reply #580 on: October 02, 2022, 09:47:39 PM »
I tried Verizon internet.
Couldn't get the box to connect.
But I am in a pretty rural area with only a single bar on my phone.
Went back to Spectrum.
How is Verizon internet working for you?
Streaming good?

Zero complaints. Streaming works great.  Haven't tried gaming on it yet. I live in a very densely populated area so definitely a different situation
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Re: Cord cutting revisited
« Reply #581 on: October 03, 2022, 09:02:48 AM »
I see that Bally Sports finally has a way to subscribe to it individually for streaming. Happily, I'll get to watch Cavs games this year. The price -- $20/month -- is a little steep, but I'll probably pay during the NBA season.
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Re: Cord cutting revisited
« Reply #582 on: October 03, 2022, 09:43:21 AM »
I see that Bally Sports finally has a way to subscribe to it individually for streaming. Happily, I'll get to watch Cavs games this year. The price -- $20/month -- is a little steep, but I'll probably pay during the NBA season.

You get more than a 20% discount if you purchase the service for a full year vs. monthly
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Re: Cord cutting revisited
« Reply #583 on: October 03, 2022, 09:55:47 AM »
I see that Bally Sports finally has a way to subscribe to it individually for streaming. Happily, I'll get to watch Cavs games this year. The price -- $20/month -- is a little steep, but I'll probably pay during the NBA season.

Not if you use a Roku.

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« Reply #584 on: October 03, 2022, 09:56:51 AM »
You get more than a 20% discount if you purchase the service for a full year vs. monthly

I might do that. I'll take a look during a seven-day free trial to see what they've got and whether I will want to have it when the NBA season is over. If not, it'll still be cheaper to buy only the months that I want.
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« Reply #585 on: October 03, 2022, 10:01:35 AM »
Not if you use a Roku.

I know they were late getting it to Roku, but it's my understanding that it is now available.
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« Reply #586 on: October 03, 2022, 10:51:01 AM »
I know they were late getting it to Roku, but it's my understanding that it is now available.

Yes, Roku is a go. Jokey tends to live in another world.

I’m leaning toward getting the year deal. Wolves & Wild starting up this month… then Twins in the summer.
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Re: Cord cutting revisited
« Reply #587 on: October 03, 2022, 11:04:15 AM »
Cost depends on the market.

L.A. has two different Ballys Channels, as does Florida.

In L.A. if you want both NHL teams plus the Clippers, you have to pay $6 extra per month. Otherwise you can pay $20 for jjust one combined with Clippers.

If you live in Florida and you want NBA plus MLB etc...you need to add $10 per month. The  Heat and Marlins for example are on two different Ballys channels. If you pay the $10 extra you also get the Tamps Ballys teams etc...otherwise you can pick one channel for $20.

Ballys stream still lacks the rights for many MLB Ballys teams.

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« Reply #588 on: October 03, 2022, 11:52:40 AM »
Ballys stream still lacks the rights for many MLB Ballys teams.

I’m leaning toward getting the year deal. Wolves & Wild starting up this month… then Twins in the summer.

Unfortunately, the MLB teams they currently have rights for is very limited. I'm pretty sure they don't have the Twins at this point. They also don't have the Guardians. If they had the Guardians, the whole year would be a no-brainer for me.
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Re: Cord cutting revisited
« Reply #589 on: October 03, 2022, 12:04:08 PM »
They do have the Twins here. Otherwise, I’d be leaning toward monthly to get me through the Wolves & Wild… but Twins (and Lynx) are all on it
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« Reply #590 on: October 03, 2022, 12:31:51 PM »
They do have the Twins here. Otherwise, I’d be leaning toward monthly to get me through the Wolves & Wild… but Twins (and Lynx) are all on it

You may be right, but I've seen several sources -- including Bally Sports+ own FAQ (see the final question) -- that say they only have streaming rights to five teams: Detroit, Milwaukee, KC, Miami, and TB. Bally Sports and Bally Sports+ are different and have different rights. Bally Sports Ohio (which comes with a variety of cable packages) has the Guardians. Bally Sports+ does not.

This is a useful site. When I enter my zip code in the space on the main page there, it tells me that they have the Guardians, Cavs, Crew, and Blue Jackets. If I click on the Bally Sports+ link and enter the same zip code, it says only the Cavs, Crew, and Bluejackets. When I do the same with the first Minneapolis zip code I found (55111) I get comparable results with the Twins being unavailable in Bally Sports+ streaming service. Here's an article that seems to confirm that the Twins aren't included...at least for now.

I suppose you could always try a seven day free trial in the next couple days to see if they have the Twins on the Bally Sports+ streaming service.
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Re: Cord cutting revisited
« Reply #591 on: October 03, 2022, 01:13:34 PM »
My apologies, I read United as Twins. Smh. Ok, maybe monthly it is. Twins and then have been talking for quite awhile - hope it gets done but I guess it’s difficult to trust
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« Reply #592 on: October 03, 2022, 01:19:12 PM »
My apologies, I read United as Twins. Smh. Ok, maybe monthly it is. Twins and then have been talking for quite awhile - hope it gets done but I guess it’s difficult to trust

No problem. I had the same issue. Initially, I was 100% planning to subscribe for the entire year, but then realized the Guardians aren't in it. I didn't want you to spend your money if you weren't getting what you thought you were getting. Of course I'm sure what will happen is that they'll add the Guardians right about the time I've already paid 6-8 months.
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« Reply #593 on: October 03, 2022, 01:21:08 PM »
My apologies, I read United as Twins. Smh. Ok, maybe monthly it is. Twins and then have been talking for quite awhile - hope it gets done but I guess it’s difficult to trust

SO YOU LIED!?!?!?

(Just giving you crap Jay Bee  ;D)
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Re: Cord cutting revisited
« Reply #594 on: October 03, 2022, 02:06:43 PM »
My apologies, I read United as Twins. Smh. Ok, maybe monthly it is. Twins and then have been talking for quite awhile - hope it gets done but I guess it’s difficult to trust
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« Reply #595 on: October 03, 2022, 02:16:57 PM »
Then vs. Them

The phone switching words on me gets me a lot.

RealClearPolitics vs. real clear politics
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« Reply #596 on: October 03, 2022, 04:30:14 PM »
I know they were late getting it to Roku, but it's my understanding that it is now available.

I did a free7 day trial in August, but it was a no go. Worked fine on my laptop, though.

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Re: Cord cutting revisited
« Reply #597 on: October 03, 2022, 05:05:24 PM »
I did a free7 day trial in August, but it was a no go. Worked fine on my laptop, though.

That makes sense. Bally has a release dated Sept 26 saying it’s now (finally) available on Roku. Just added a week ago.
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« Reply #598 on: October 03, 2022, 05:53:50 PM »
That makes sense. Bally has a release dated Sept 26 saying it’s now (finally) available on Roku. Just added a week ago.

I’ll give it another try once the Bucks season starts.

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« Reply #599 on: February 16, 2023, 12:17:43 PM »
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35668388/rob-manfred-mlb-ready-diamond-sports-group-pay-teams

I didn't realize that DSG is going bankrupt.  Going to be interesting if/when they can't make the payments to teams and the MLB takes over distribution.  Ballys WI is the only reason I have DirecTV Stream, so if MLB takes over Brewers broadcasts and gives me another option, I would probably drop DirecTV.

 

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