[rsmurano]

Some confusion here. 1st, getting a Roku or fire stick doesn’t get you any tv channel subscription, they get you access to multiple subscriptions. If you use Apple products in your house like the iPhone and iPad and Mac, get the Apple TV 4K box for each tv, it provides access to all tv subscribers plus it will provide much more.

Get a wired internet service, preferably fiber if you can get it, or xfinity/spectrum/Verizon, who ever is in your area. 5g internet is still a hit and miss inside your house.

As for tv subscriptions, you need to go out to each service and see what channels they provide to see if they carry the channels you want to watch. None of the streaming services carry everything we like so we have multiple subscriptions. YouTube tv is very good, Philo, Hulu, and others. If you get xfinity internet, you get the flex box with peacock for free. If you have T-Mobile cell service, you get Netflix, Apple TV+, and paramount for free plus discounts on Philo and others.

So before you make your move, see what you can get with your cell phone service or your internet provider, then check out the tv providers to find any gaps you have from the free/discounted subscriptions

[Softball77]

Originally Posted by Iowatransplant

Go to the Comcast store and tell them you are thinking of leaving. They’ll find discounts you didn’t know existed!! Also, if the account is in your name , switch it to your wife’s name. She is a new customer and you will get all the specials for new customers.

I've got Xfinity (Comcast) Triple Play because my wife wants a land line. BTW, triple play offers excellent rates on mobile phones. Rates go up because your "Introductory rate" expired. Yes, threaten to quit and hassle on the phone a bit and Voila, you get another 2 years of lower rates. Also my internet is 800GBS.

[Tomptomp]

[QUOTE=cordenny;2252687]We are tired of paying over $200 a month for Comcast TV, and Internet. Every year our bill goes up about $50.
We have heard of some people switching to T Mobile with a Firestick. Would appreciate any advice

Xfinity $45/mo with 300/300 service
Fire stick on two tv’s only because the other tv’s have YouTube tv installed
YouTube tv cost me $83/mo.
I tried TMobile but the tv constantly buffered. They have a two week trial and hold $50 if you decline. Good luck getting your money back. They are dishonest.

[glmillard]

Originally Posted by cordenny

We are tired of paying over $200 a month for Comcast TV, and Internet. Every year our bill goes up about $50.
We have heard of some people switching to T Mobile with a Firestick. Would appreciate any advice you could give to us. We have 4 TVs (I have my elderly Mother living with us). I need to have something that wouldn't be too confusing for her to use.
Thank you so much!

I had Comcast and never used 95% of what they offered. I have internet for $35 and Netflix and Prime. Very happy.

[wayneman]

We use comcast internet.
Also switched phones from t-mobile to xfinity. Because we have 2 services with comcast our phones $60/month unlimited data(2 phones) runs off verizon network. Internet blast $45/month. Then we got youtube tv which keeps raising there rate, currently $83/month. But the convenience of youtube tv is worth it. So, we pay under $200 for all services. It’s a fair deal.

[DonnaNi4os]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

I have the same interest. First issue you need to deal with is giving up your Comcast Remotes which serve the purpose of making all 4 TVs controls identical. The Comcast Remote also has voice command capability. My TV's are all smart TVs but each has a distinct complex remote. I bought a Firestick which will work with each TV and is simple and has voice command capability. You need one for each TV.

Check the other Thread that is about streaming which discusses T-Mobile and options you might want regarding streaming choices. While many sites offer free streaming, live TV news, weather and current airings require paying.

Smart TV remotes can be integrated into your Comcast or other cable remotes making the need for multiple remotes unnecessary. It is very easy to do. While it won’t control the color or brightness on your screen, mine controls my soundbar, cable box and tv including power, volume and it can switch inputs.

[deborahcme]

I have set up internet only service here with Spectrum. This gets a very basic service, but I have subscriptions to Prime, Britbox, etc. This basic service is $55 per month. Includes a ROKU stick. For an additional $25 per month I can get the basic TV cable package added on. So far, with my streaming services I haven't needed it. Getting/changing services is confusing and annoying. So, first out of the gate, follow the advice of other posters and challenge your provider on price. They may come up with a deal to hang on to you as a customer. If you need to change, ask these questions: What channels are most important to me and my mom? Which service will offer those to me? You'll likely have to have a hybrid --basic package with add ons. Also ask when you contact a provider if they provide a simple big button remote (ON, OFF, SOUND UP/DOWN, CHANNELS) that is big enough for an older person to easily handle (not lose) and do the basics for TV watching. I bought one of these for my mom from the internet. It did not entirely solve every problem, but once we got it working, it was easy for her to use and see what she was doing. She just really wanted to watch the local news, vintage TV, and old movies and this worked for her.

[JTW]

I dropped Comcast over a year ago and switched to TMobile, I’ve had no issues whatsoever and get Netflix and Apple TV on them free for life. The price is guaranteed not to go up and it hasn’t gone up one penny. The speed is as fast as Comcast was. I would caution you to make sure TMobile is strong in your area. There seem to be many spots in The Villages that do not get the speed I enjoy. BUT you get 30 days to try their internet without needing to turn in your Comcast equipment to make sure you are happy with the TMobile product.

[Buzman]

We went with DirecTV Streaming. It’s a more expensive option than other streamers, but most similar to a “Cable Experience”. A big plus is when using their “box” and remote, they integrated access to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Max so you use the same remote for all of them. It has all the local channels you get with Comcast including the sports channels and movie channels.

DirecTV.com to get started.

[lindaelane]

I have internet (200 mps), streaming on 2 TVs with 2 Firesticks, and a "landline" (which I love because my cell can be silent or not charged) and a cell (special rate - goes up next year on the cell). I pay $70 a month for all this. Netflix is about $15 a month. I can do a lot with my firestick to see channels for free, but, well, I'll only say I do not feel guilty about that part. My only concern is that the firestick interface could be complicated for an elderly woman. Still, there is a of perfectly free TV on Firestick - old stuff - through things like FreeVee, very easy to watch, perfectly legal. I think an elderly woman could learn to use that. But, I admit, I would not be happy with this if i did not know how to get "certain channels" (not FreeVee) through certain means. There are ads or computer stores to talk to - or internet sites - if you want to maximize your firestick.

Finally - and this has been so important to me - I have a laptop that shows on my main TV through an HDMI cord, then I have a wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. I can see anything - You Tube, Netflix, anything I subscribe to, all my email, everything - right on the big screen from my sofa. It's paradise.

[PVR]

Century Link and roku with YouTube TV is way better than Comcast and way cheaper

[Aviator1211]

I'm very happy with the Roku Soundbar Pro. Easy to use, MUCH better sound than TVspeakers, and works with Bluetooth earbuds.

[cjrjck]

Basic internet at around $30 and a ROKU or Amazon Fire Stick will get you access to free TV apps like tubi, pluto, and Freevee. These free services have advertisements like network television. Usually no live sports and no local news. Someone mentioned using an old fashioned antenna for local tv. May work but I am not sure where the broadcast stations are. If they are in Orlando and Gainesville the signals may be weak.

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by cordenny

We are tired of paying over $200 a month for Comcast TV, and Internet. Every year our bill goes up about $50.
We have heard of some people switching to T Mobile with a Firestick. Would appreciate any advice you could give to us. We have 4 TVs (I have my elderly Mother living with us). I need to have something that wouldn't be too confusing for her to use.
Thank you so much!

Amplified TV antenna on a 25 foot pole. Suggest one of these telescoping flag poles, total cost less than a month of cable. Get internet for $62 per month from Comcast, possibly less for others if they are available where you live. Get a Roku or Firestick for streaming.

[Kathryn Putt]

We got an antenna and the Sling app and are pleased