Is streaming really a viable alternative to cable?
 

When the high data internet plans are more then the cable cost + internet combined.

We cut back to basic cable so I have been streaming 95% of our TV shows mostly from netflix, and we already have blown through 220gb of data, our cap is 150, but shaw doesn't yet charge extra for doing so, but they do warn they might.

For our watching needs, streaming is clearly not a viable alternative when you have to pay for higher internet data plan which is nicely priced to cost the same as the lower internet plan + cable.


I have tried the reduced quality on netflix option, but it's so blurry it's annoying to watch.

I think the cable providers have gotten smart, lets price the internet so streaming costs more then cable.

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You watch too much TV then. Our limit us 120 and we rarely reach that. When we watch anything other than Nerflix we select lower bandwidth whenever possible.

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Probably do, but when you live in a small town and have no money to go out and do things, and work odd hours, TV is the only and primary source of entertainment.

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We only have the Internet.... I have an unlimited package with Vianet $56 a month....

I prefer to read... Although i did buy and download the last series of Grey's Anatomy. I found giving up satellite when we moved to Canada made us quite discerning over even what we download from IPlayer.. The kids use Netflix occasionally.

Can't you get the same deals from internet providers over in BC?

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No

Basic cable + sports (of course) and stream to fill in the gaps. All in we pay just over $100 plus tax

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I did find a company called comwave but the reviews I am finding online are really bad, so not sure they would be worth going with, have to dig further and see if they are truly as bad as the reviews say.

Other then that, I just find Shaw, Telus, and Teksavvy which all have monthly caps.

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Watch less then? ... Go for a walk instead.. Local library have a film lending section?

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I'll just sleep more..lol

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Greys Anatomy. How can you watch that without throwing things at the telly?

JSmith, we live in a village and don't go out much. We watch TV from about 6pm til maybe 10pm, him indoors listens to the radio, I read and waste time on here. I know you work nights so your schedules will spread the hours watching over a longer period so maybe downloading stuff you both watch would help?
Our local library lends out DVDs gave you tried your local place!
Otherwise walk the dog!

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Don't listen to them Smithy, watch TV as much as u want, I do, and I have time to do other things too, if there is time to read then there is always time for TV

or even do both, I am watching TV, writing this, reading some info for tmws file and making a brew.

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Okaaay ....

I live in a small town, on a very limited budget, & work (very) odd hours.

I neither have nor watch TV, & haven't missed it in years.

Along with the suggestions already made, you might need to revise your ideas about entertainment &/or think outside the box.

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Booooo !! :thumbdown:;)

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Bout side the box ! í ½í¸œí ½í¸š

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:hehe::hehe::rofl::rofl::rofl:

:p

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Shameless gawping at the male medical staff ;) never like that in my hospital..