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I'm almost certain it won't include Hulu live. I pay something like $40/mo for Hulu live w/no ads.
So pissed just @ .edu email doesn't work anymore. Anyone know if reddit is taking down NFL Streams like they did with UFC and everything else? Probably.
HTPC and Firestick here. Just got another firestick for the HTPC just because the .apks are so much easier to get the goods.
I never had to even enter a .edu address. I just put in the first and last name, and DOB of my cousin (and the school she's in). It then does a check of sorts, and a green check mark appears with a "hut hut" message to select the plan I'd like. I know I can do VPN stuff, but this seems a bit more legal to me.
Maybe you'd be the guy to ask. I have an HTPC - and firesticks. Is there an easy way (non tech wife friendly) to record stuff on the HTPC (located in the basement), and watch them on the firesticks (located in bedroom and living room)?
You don't know one person currently attending a college or university? Even a friend/family member of a friend of yours?
I've got X1. What do the app on a roku (or anything else) allow you to do? I'd love to be able to use a roku or a firestick to 1) watch live shows on an xfinity app, and 2) if possible, view recorded stuff on my x1 HD dvr. Know if either of those are possible?
Is yours out? They told me the problem we are having is a "national" problem.
Don't think it's been out, but last night we just watched pre-recorded shows from the night before. That's why I'm interested in finding a "whole home dvr" solution, without having to pay their set top box rental fees. I think I have an extra roku or two around, I'll give it a shot.
Mostly joking, but, paying comcast $33 a month in equipment fees isn't cutting the cord, imo. Are you under contract with them?Yes...no cable required
I learned of the X1 system via this thread
no....not for the equipment. They seem to be one of the few out there that encourage people to use their own stuff. I have my own router and if I get another Roku, I'd be able send all that equipment back which is where this seems like it's headed. Going through their wireless cable boxes hasn't worked for almost a week now (yet streaming via PC/phone and streaming app works fine).
I meant under contract with them at all? That and using a cable box is a “ cable tv subscription “. - the opposite of cutting the cable.
No...we don't have a cable tv subscription...it's just their streaming service. With that service plus internet it's $100 a month for two years. Prior to that I was paying $89 a month just for internet access. So we added their streaming service instead of Directv streaming or YouTube streaming or Hulu streaming etc. Primarily because we can get our local channels without having to put up antennas.
Let's be real, the streaming services that the majority of people in this thread use are not really cutting cable either, they are just getting the same product from a different and better provider. I don't see much difference between using comcast and your own hardware or hulu/youtubetv. Those that pirate or use the "grey market" aren't really cutting the cord either, they just don't want to have to pay for content (not looking to fire up that tired discussion, just saying).
Using their cable box isn't the same as using their streaming service. You are just using their streaming service, that comes along with your contract, because your cable box isn't working.
One of the primary tenants of Cutting the Cable is to not be beholden to the cable companies, no strings attached. He's under a TWO year contract, that comes with a termination fee and zero leverage. Plus equipement fees, plus taxes, et al. Three facts that are undeniable, yet people try to justify it to themselves all the time: a) people under contract end up paying as much or more than those without a contract, b) cutting the cord altogether normally saves a significant amount of money over a cable subscription and c) the other streaming services offer a better overall experience (his cable box isn't even working right now).
He literally just said $100 a month for two years. That's a contract with Comcast, the giant pig of the cable companies.
Of course not, that's a OTT. If you're trying to say there is no difference then you are saying there isn't such a thing. That's a weird argument because clearly there is such a thing:
The bold assumption is wrong too. Even Comcast, the giant pig of the cable tv industry, doesn't require a contract for internet only.
At this point, I'm really not sure what you want from me or the point you're trying to make. This is their version of a "Roku" box they are providing to me for $10 a month. It's a wireless box that streams their service...call it whatever you want I guess? All I know is the streaming app I use on the Roku seems to be the same app that's installed on this box they provided me only it opens by default and I can use channel numbers on their remote. There is obviously something different on their backend because it streams fine through roku, but not through the box they provided me but I don't know what that difference is...if I had to guess it's the way they are separating the traffic, but that's only a guess.
No, he's not....it's a price guarantee for two years...after that they can start their rate hike shtick. I could walk from that locked in price tomorrow if I wanted to. That probably wasn't clear in my brief mention above.
And to be clear, since I found out about X1 in this thread, I came back to this thread to ask those who had told me about it if they were having an issue also. I was told it was "national" so I wanted to see if they were experiencing the same problem. You seem pretty worked up in this thread for whatever reason. I didn't even now there was a Comcast thread
I would think you are right, but $12.99 for that package and adding $40 for live still beats my DTVN pricing.
I'm not aware of Comcast ever giving price guarantees without a contract. Well, of course it wouldn't be a guarantee without a contract, and they supposedly just provided you in writing this price guarantee with no strings attached? What's their motivation for doing that? I don't think you have what you think you have. But, that's ok, just trying to let you know.
I agree, and would be interested myself since I subscribe to ESPN+, but I've not seen anything that indicates the bundle offer has an option to include Hulu Live.
You can call them and argue with them I guess? Seems to be really bothering you. It's up on their offer page as we speak but you probably know better than all of us actually involved in the relationship.
Yeah, it may be a separate add on?
Got it. You're paying an extra fee per month for the no strings attached.You can call them and argue with them I guess? Seems to be really bothering you. It's up on their offer page as we speak but you probably know better than all of us actually involved in the relationship.
https://www.xfinity.com/learn/offers
You'll see that there are commitment contracts and no commitment contracts. For $10 a month I opted for no commitment. It appears it's been narrowed to a year now though.
My specific one: https://www.xfinity.com/learn/offers/details?offerId=9777103963&buyflowConsumerType=MyPlanRepackager (now narrowed to a year)
Have to say, in all my years on this board, this is probably the most absurd back and forth I have ever been a part of....I guess people WILL argue about damn near anything and to what end?
I think I found the string attached. Funny thing is that you'll probably still be with them after two years so they just got you for another $240. That $240 matches almost exactly the early cancellation fee for the commitment contracts. You see what they did there right, they front loaded the cancellation fee onto you?
This is so weird....you said this:Got it. You're paying an extra fee per month for the no strings attached.
Please don't take me wrong, I'm not trying to argue with you, I just have a hatred for these companies because they keep pushing an antiquated model and they swindle people out of their money. Their tactics are particularly effective with old people and to me that is unacceptable.
I don't have a contract with them
(outside what I signed for the equipment that it seems I should be taking back)
Broadcast fee. Some HD fee Regional Sports Fee . It was $50/mo just in pure bullshlt charges. I really couldn't stop laughing when I read her bill. No clue how she got roped into that considering I don't think she's watched sports in her life. She was locked into a 2 year agreement somehow (though customer for 6+ yrs). Paid her $110 early termination. She's saving $100/mo now. . She's now paying a total of $75/mo for Internet and Philo/Pluto.
And what devices is this app available on? firestick would be great, but roku would work, too. Saves me a $6 per TV rental!
I have the Roku stick +
Your own modem/router you mean? I was told my router wouldn't work even though it met all the criteria. They had a short list of modems that would work with their wireless boxes. If you have one, good on ya
The app doesn't make a difference, so I can go back to my router and they can't hide behind "incompatible equipment" when it doesn't work. I've been on with them for a short period of time and experienced all kinds of problems. It's been quite staggering actually. It's either them or DTv and I've had it with DTv for a while...between the cost and ####ty equipment and being in Central Florida now, I need a break....had been with them since the late 90s.She didn't know she could have paid them an extra $10 a month for six years to avoid that termination fee?Craig_MiamiFL said:Just switched my mom to antenna and firestick streaming last week when home. Unbelievable some of the bull#### fees/charges Comcast was assessing her.
Cable and Internet was $175/mo and supposedly that was some $40/mo bundle "discount"
She didn't know she could have paid them an extra $10 a month for six years to avoid that termination fee?
I'm glad you're laughing about it because I think it's pretty sad the way these companies prey on people. Besides being monopolies. Some of these people should be in jail.
She had no idea. Apparently work was paying for her internet til last year (through Comcast as well) but then when she had to add it to her existing cable package with Comcast they tacked a 2 year agreement to it. She got roped by someone by having regional sports package . She just autopays everything w/o questioning.
