I don't get how cutting the cord is any cheaper. You still need internet ($$) and still need streaming services ($$). When you add everything together it doesn't seem like you are saving very much.

Do you have a newer TV? You should be able to get some over the air locals

Thanks for the input

This is true.

Never tried it myself but I’ve heard good things. Like I said I don’t watch cable channels myself anymore.

I never imagined I could cut my Fios TV cord, but we did a year ago and don’t regret it. If you are not in an apartment, get a roof antenna, and you can get all the networks from Baltimore and DC. There was a website I used to pick the direction.

We do the Hulu Black Friday deal every year, changing the email addresses between me and my H every year. Been doing this for 4 years now. The Black Friday deal is 1 or 2 per month, but it does have commercials. After years on DVR (since TiVo) it’s annoying. But tolerable. Hulu has most shows a day later.

We also have Amazon prime, Netflix and HBOMax, the later on a free deal. We had a year of discovery+ from Fios internet.

You’re welcome! I’m also Gen X, if I could do it you can do it. It was intimidating at first but now I can’t imagine going back to cable. I think it’s because we went from three channels as kids to hundreds of channels and it’s all we’ve known for decades.

Awsome, thanks for the info, I honestly didn't know about YouTube TV till I started looking around, is it any good, it seems popular.

Thanks for the good info

Cut the cord years ago and never looked back. The best flexibility comes from getting an antenna for the locals; signal is good in the area unless you’re in an apartment or something. If you’re wanting cable channels go with slingtv for cheap or YouTube tv for more cost but a less buggy experience. But I stopped getting cable chans altogether, just subscribe to Netflix/Disney/hbo max/whatever for the month they have the show you want playing.

Okay do you watch Fox News or the Fox network?

If you have Comcast they will send you a Flex box for free. That has Peacock. Any show on NBC is on Peacock.

For other shows, google them and see which platform they’re on. Take The Good Doctor on ABC. It’s on Hulu. So is The Amazing race. So google whatever show + ways to watch.

For news, I don’t know about other networks but channel 11 has Nowcast online so you can watch it on your phone or tv or whatever.

We have Netflix, Hulu, Prime, Disney+. Hulu and Disney is a bundle I think it is about $13/month. Netflix is about $10/month. Prime is included if you have Amazon Prime.

If it’s Fox News you’re talking about I don’t think you can have that and not have cable.

Don’t know if you have Fios available, might be different with them. Here in Sykesville we have the choice of Comcast or nothing so we choose Comcast. Just Internet (with the “free” Flex box”) is $149 each month. It would probably be cheaper to have the cable added on with home phone and Internet but fuck Comcast.

Hope I was at least a little helpful.

Fair point, I usually watch fox, NBC, ABC, but as I search my options I see most of these are included in various streaming companies, just trying to ease the shock of transitioning to a new way to view TV being with Comcast for so many long years ( Ever since they where maryland company with A/B sides)

FIOS internet + Hulu Live

Verizon internet + YouTube tv has been working for us.

/r/cordcutters

What local channels and why do you need them?

There are a bunch of stores on Rt 40

I think it’s called Bridal Bazaar— it has exactly the type of clothes you’re looking for!

Oh the website option is intriguing!! 😊

An FAQ/Wiki would work best. I think the hope would be fewer general questions and more specific questions due to it, which is useful.

I've heard to expect the same once marijuana is legalized as well. The state is going to try to earn as much money off of it as possible. Limited vendors/providers, high taxes on them and then also products.

Think of how liquor is handled in Montgomery County. It won't be county/state stores, but they'll essentially be contractors with how much oversight and influence the state and county governments will have over them.

There’s a boutique near Crumbl cookie and Trader Joe’s of Rockville (between them) Or utsav website they send things quickly

Helpful enough! I can work with that. Thank you!

Thank you!

This may not be super helpful but there’s a store on first floor of Columbia Mall (near Nordstrom), but I can’t recall the name. Good luck finding an outfit 🍀🤞