Comments on: Bryan Blathers: How I Finally Cut the Cord with Xfinity Cable and Saved $100 Every Month with New Service

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:53:12 +0000

In reply to John Adams. John - We just added a section in the post that answers the various Reader questions. -- LD

By: Sondra Coulter

Sondra Coulter — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:05:10 +0000

I’m an early cord cutter. So early that I had a laptop connected to a CRT tv. The subscription price for YouTube TV is out of the question. I now have a Roku tv with wifi connected with the cheapest Xfinity internet plan possible, about $56/month. I subscribe to Netflix with ads and Peacock with ads. I share peacock with a family member in exchange for Amazon prime. I’m more than good with this! Why would I ever consider YouTube tv at such a ridiculous rate?

By: Barb C

Barb C — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:06:00 +0000

We switched from Xfinity to YouTubeTV a few years ago. The price has increased significantly over the years. I believe it started out as $35 and is now up to $75/month. The problem is that I still have to pay $75/month for just internet from Xfinity. Between the two, I’m still paying $150. I’m not sure it’s a savings anymore, but I like YouTubeTV so I’ll stick with it awhile longer..

By: Jill

Jill — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:14:28 +0000

I’m ready to cut the cable cord, but don’t know if I can do without the dvr….

By: John Adams

John Adams — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 17:36:30 +0000

Very interesting Bryan. I can’t stand Xfinity. Questions: is there a number we can call to ask specific questions?
What do you do for Internet/Wi-Fi? I get both cable & Wi-Fi through Xfinity.

TYIA

By: Brian D

Brian D — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:27:03 +0000

For live, over-the-air TV like NBC, Fox, etc., I just use an antenna. For streaming, I buy the specials offered each November. This year I have Peacock for $1.99/mo., Hulu and Disney+ for $2.99/mo, and Max for $2.99 /mo, yet all of those services are with ads. During the upcoming Olympics, I’ll pony up for the add-free version of Peacock.

By: Ryk McDorman

Ryk McDorman — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:03:14 +0000

I had YouTube TV for years. It started at $35, but gradually more than doubled in price. The DVR option is phenomenal, and I loved the service, but last year I found that 90% of what we watch is on Hulu or Netflix, so I canceled after this last price increase.

I picked up the ad-supported level of Paramount+ so that I could continue to watch 60 Minutes and CBS Sunday Morning. For the last three years, Hulu has had a Black Friday special for $1 or $2 per month for a year (another MHOTC find!) My wife and I have alternated accounts each year, keeping one of us always eligible for the deal. So, I end up sitting through a lot of commercials again these days, but my bill is literally $23 instead of $91.