About to ditch satellite ...

dcs13 · 10-03-2021, 06:59 PM

I live in the boonies, BUT i have a nice internet connection. Its WAY past time to ditch DirectTV... SO, what do I need to look for in a TV to hook into the internet ? My internet router is on the TV stand in the living room . My TV's are probably 5 years old, so, will need replacing. I'd like to have a TV in the master and a guest room if possible ...
What's my options here ?
I expect that I will subscribe to a streaming service or two plus the MotorTRend and Espn apps..
THANKS for helping the old guy out.

Tx Redneck · 10-03-2021, 07:33 PM

Unless you *need* to replace the TV's, you could get some Google TV doodads and call it good. Then when you actually need to replace them, then get a "smart tv" that has a good track record of updates, bug/security fixes.

Tx

scootro · 10-04-2021, 10:07 AM

get a roku or google chromecast

bubbaearl · 10-09-2021, 11:34 AM

i'd like to do this but my internet sucks balls . dsl through my phone line . shit drops out more than dialup .

Tx Redneck · 10-09-2021, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bubbaearl

i'd like to do this but my internet sucks balls . dsl through my phone line . shit drops out more than dialup .

Ionno how ya do it.

The King · 10-09-2021, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bubbaearl

i'd like to do this but my internet sucks balls . dsl through my phone line . shit drops out more than dialup .

Do you have T-Mobile service coverage where you live? They have a decent home internet link to connect wi-fi devices like Roku, etc. to.

ceyko · 10-09-2021, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by scootro

get a roku or google chromecast

x2

BP · 10-11-2021, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bubbaearl

i'd like to do this but my internet sucks balls . dsl through my phone line . shit drops out more than dialup .

https://www.starlink.com/

lincolnboy · 11-07-2021, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dcs13

I live in the boonies, BUT i have a nice internet connection. Its WAY past time to ditch DirectTV... SO, what do I need to look for in a TV to hook into the internet ? My internet router is on the TV stand in the living room . My TV's are probably 5 years old, so, will need replacing. I'd like to have a TV in the master and a guest room if possible ...
What's my options here ?
I expect that I will subscribe to a streaming service or two plus the MotorTRend and Espn apps..
THANKS for helping the old guy out.

Apps like Disney + and Sling offer ESPN and Sling offers MLB. Some apps offer a combo of stuff. Dont know you internet data. If its low you may want to increase to a bigger data plan and possibly a WiFi Mesh system. Stupid ATT set us up with their 2.4 ghz modem and it was suppose to be 5 ghz modem. We have been running slow internet for 2 year
Until we cancel our cable with them and started having issue with our internet and had to make a tick for them to come out. Haha, the tech that came out told us we did not have the correct modem. Now it's much faster and better connection.

bubbaearl · 03-20-2022, 07:57 AM

well shit. the coop internet is fiber optic cable . i'll be too damn old by the time it gets here. plus it would be a nightmare to run through the woods .
looking into starlink as it is about the only option. going to run some 5g wire they gave me and relocate my router. after that it's on them to fix .

Samhain · 03-25-2022, 08:12 AM

I preordered a Starlink kit in October and it arrived the first week of March. They have a pretty decent return policy, so I had a while to try it out before committing. So far I’m seeing consistent speeds of 200m down, 20m up.

scootro · 03-25-2022, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Samhain

I preordered a Starlink kit in October and it arrived the first week of March. They have a pretty decent return policy, so I had a while to try it out before committing. So far I’m seeing consistent speeds of 200m down, 20m up.

how much is that per month?

Samhain · 03-25-2022, 12:57 PM

It just changed to $110 or $115 monthly.

scootro · 03-26-2022, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Samhain

It just changed to $110 or $115 monthly.

i guess if that's your only alternative to have internet then that price isn't terrible. Starlink is for people who live in the middle of no where.

BP · 03-28-2022, 06:43 AM

Has anyone tried T-Mobile's 5G home internet? It's cheaper than AT&T's basic fiber package but the wife and I both work from home and need some steady VOIP connections. I can stream 4k video with my cell phone so I know the network has the ability, just not sure about consistent ping times.

Trip McNeely · 03-28-2022, 07:08 AM

I hate Spectrum. That is all.

dcs13 · 03-31-2022, 07:06 PM

LOL, funny this got a response today.. In the true spirit of procrastination, I finally cancelled DirectTV today... Finally got some internet capable of streaming..
Im learning the app stuff now.

bubbaearl · 04-01-2022, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dcs13

LOL, funny this got a response today.. In the true spirit of procrastination, I finally cancelled DirectTV today... Finally got some internet capable of streaming..
Im learning the app stuff now.

let me know how it goes . our only option is phone line dsl or satellite . they laid fiber optics years ago but have done nothing with it that i know of .

dcs13 · 04-01-2022, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bubbaearl

let me know how it goes . our only option is phone line dsl or satellite . they laid fiber optics years ago but have done nothing with it that i know of .

Do you have any 5g coverage in your area ? A friend clued me in on a deal to get unlimited 5g for $80 a month. Our coverage is good, so thats how I did it.

GeorgeG. · 04-05-2022, 08:57 AM

Is this internet in the boonies one of those satellite options? I would test the performance before cancelling DirectTV. We had that when we lived in the sticks and although we had line of site issues with trees, I wasn't convinced that streaming anything would've been any good.

Also, how much is the directTV? I ask because we cut the cord too and now have $20 for Netflix, $5 for Peacock, however much Hulu costs, then there's Amazon Prime's cost...it starts to add up and I don't think there's a lot on. With the exception of Yellowstone on Peacock, I'd much prefer to have a Guide where I can mindlessly scroll till I find something, lol.

10-03-2021, 06:59 PM	#1
dcs13 Lifer Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,772	About to ditch satellite ... I live in the boonies, BUT i have a nice internet connection. Its WAY past time to ditch DirectTV... SO, what do I need to look for in a TV to hook into the internet ? My internet router is on the TV stand in the living room . My TV's are probably 5 years old, so, will need replacing. I'd like to have a TV in the master and a guest room if possible ... What's my options here ? I expect that I will subscribe to a streaming service or two plus the MotorTRend and Espn apps.. THANKS for helping the old guy out.

03-28-2022, 07:08 AM	#16
Trip McNeely Black Ac Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 39,256	I hate Spectrum. That is all. Last edited by Trip McNeely; 03-28-2022 at 07:46 AM.

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10-03-2021, 07:33 PM	#2
Tx Redneck Wannabe puter fixor VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: On the straight and narrow,stumbling at best, only by Gods grace. Posts: 15,289	Unless you need to replace the TV's, you could get some Google TV doodads and call it good. Then when you actually need to replace them, then get a "smart tv" that has a good track record of updates, bug/security fixes. Tx

10-04-2021, 10:07 AM	#3
scootro Lifer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: none of your fuckin business Posts: 15,394	get a roku or google chromecast

10-09-2021, 11:34 AM	#4
bubbaearl Lifer Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,141	i'd like to do this but my internet sucks balls . dsl through my phone line . shit drops out more than dialup .

03-20-2022, 07:57 AM	#10
bubbaearl Lifer Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,141	well shit. the coop internet is fiber optic cable . i'll be too damn old by the time it gets here. plus it would be a nightmare to run through the woods . looking into starlink as it is about the only option. going to run some 5g wire they gave me and relocate my router. after that it's on them to fix .

03-25-2022, 12:57 PM	#13
Samhain shirt of violent green Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 5,944	It just changed to $110 or $115 monthly.

03-28-2022, 06:43 AM	#15
BP infidel Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 19,568	Has anyone tried T-Mobile's 5G home internet? It's cheaper than AT&T's basic fiber package but the wife and I both work from home and need some steady VOIP connections. I can stream 4k video with my cell phone so I know the network has the ability, just not sure about consistent ping times.

03-31-2022, 07:06 PM	#17
dcs13 Lifer Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,772	LOL, funny this got a response today.. In the true spirit of procrastination, I finally cancelled DirectTV today... Finally got some internet capable of streaming.. Im learning the app stuff now.

04-05-2022, 08:57 AM	#20
GeorgeG. Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Van Alstyne Posts: 5,390	Is this internet in the boonies one of those satellite options? I would test the performance before cancelling DirectTV. We had that when we lived in the sticks and although we had line of site issues with trees, I wasn't convinced that streaming anything would've been any good. Also, how much is the directTV? I ask because we cut the cord too and now have $20 for Netflix, $5 for Peacock, however much Hulu costs, then there's Amazon Prime's cost...it starts to add up and I don't think there's a lot on. With the exception of Yellowstone on Peacock, I'd much prefer to have a Guide where I can mindlessly scroll till I find something, lol.