Cable TV is expensive. The customer service is horrible. And it’s unnecessary. I’ve never had and rarely missed it. And I don’t understand why so many people put up with the hassle of it.
It helps to live in Chicago, where it is flat and television signals carry far. Without cable, we get over 50 television stations. All you need is a digital antenna
Once you get it all set up, you need to scan your TV about every six months to make sure you have the most recent channel lineup. Broadcasters often add new digital channels. On the last scan, I found that we now had The Nashville Network.
Want news? Go to 20.3, the Megahertz Network, for news broadcasts from all over the world. An episode of House you haven’t seen yet? Try 38.1, the Ion network, or 50.1, My50 TV. American Dad? 26.1, MeTV.
Cable does not add value given the cost. Given that there are so many low-cost options (Netflix, Hulu, ESPN Insider), cutting the cable is a quick way to save money.
