That's it, We're Cutting the Cord
By Susan
@HazySue (39264)
Gouverneur, New York
October 10, 2019 10:18am CST
We got our cable bill a few minutes ago and were shocked by the amount. Our cable bill went up $28 and change since last month. Unbelievable.
There was no warning, they just sent up this unbelievable increase included in our bill. No, we aren't getting anything added to our service. It's the same old,, same old service.
So I called up the cable company and asked them what is going on. They were very matter of fact about the increase. I just couldn't believe it.
As I was talking to the customer service person my hubby, whose name it is in, is saying in the background, cut the *Bleeping* thing off. So at the end of our billing period we will no longer have cable TV.
I will still have interact, I could never do without it, but TV will be antenna and VUDU, and Netflix.
Actually it will be a relief to not have to pay for this cable anymore. I just can't see paying what they want for the privilege of watching the same shows over and over.
Guess I will be finding some new favorite shows to watch.
Have you cut the cord" Are you thinking of doing so?
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24 responses
@LindaOHio (156157)
• United States
10 Oct 19
We'd sure like to. Our cable bill is $200 a month (includes phone and internet). You're right about the same shows being on all the time. We just have't decided what we want to do. Hope you have a good day!
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@topffer (42156)
• France
10 Oct 19
@LindaOHio We have 4 main providers competing
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Oct 19
We have never had cable, we watch free things online such as Tubitv. They have tons of options on there!
We use internet from our phones hot spot.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Oct 19
I have watched TubiTV through Roku.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Oct 19
@JohnRoberts Yeah, I just use it on my laptop or phone and it's great! =)
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
13 Oct 19
@LovingMyBabies I will definitely check out TubiTV it sounds like a winner.
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@peavey (16936)
• United States
10 Oct 19
I was all set to cut the cord last fall when my bill kept getting higher and higher. I called them and told them I wanted to, and they kept trying to talk me into staying. Finally, they gave me a deal where it was cheaper to keep basic cable TV plus the internet than to just have the internet. Weird, I know, but I did that. I told them I was on a strict budget and couldn't afford a dime more.
I hardly ever watch TV on the TV, because I know at some point they will start to increase the charges again and I won't keep it. There is a LOT of content online and I have come to prefer it because I can pick and choose what I want to watch when I want to watch it and a lot of it is free anyway.
If you start exploring online options I don't think you will miss cable TV
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
13 Oct 19
If that had been the case I would have kept the basic cable to get the internet cheaper. I don't know why but our internet is not going to cost as much as I thought it would. Hopefully they told the truth about the price. If not I will be going elsewhere.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
10 Oct 19
I am so happy you can finally do this Susan.
I did this around 3 yrs or more ago.
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@FourWalls (62131)
• United States
10 Oct 19
Cut it two years ago. Don’t miss it in the least. The only thing I watch is baseball, and an annual subscription to MLB is less than one month’s cable bill.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
10 Oct 19
I've cut the cord a good number of years already.
Best decision I've made.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
19 Oct 19
@HazySue the tv is going the way of the dinosaur.
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
20 Oct 19
@allen0187 What is replacing it?
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
10 Oct 19
You might look into some cable cuttng alternatives that do live t.v. I would recommend SlingTV but tell your hubby not to expect much in the way of sports coverage. It is still worth trying in my opinion. Of course if you are pleased with netflix and vudu then that is all fine and good to.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
13 Oct 19
@HazySue There was another service that was talked about on mylot not too long ago. I can't recall the name of it but I can't try it because it's not available on roku. However, I was impressed with the price of it. If I can remember it, or come across the discussion, I will let you know.
You are right, there are plenty of free apps.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
10 Oct 19
cut the cord long 'go - they're prone to rate 'ncreases 'n cuttin' local channels 'round these parts. i did run a new scan'n the t.v. the other day'n 'twas quite shocked that our small selection 'f channels grew to 33! yup, now we get grit, abc 's well 's many other channels we didn't e'en know 'xisted. all from a $20 lil antenna stuck to the window, lol.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
13 Oct 19
@HazySue sure hope ya can, hon. i prefer watchin' those ol' westerns 'n other ol' shows to most 'f the new schtuff, lol. well, i'd prefer no t.v. 't all, but that aint gonna happen.
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
14 Oct 19
@crazyhorseladycx For the most part it is background noise for me. But, there are a couple of shows that I do enjoy.
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@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Oct 19
I have never had cable I watch everything through the net or watch DVDs or videos
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
14 Oct 19
@RasmaSandra I will have to look into it further. Thanks.
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
14 Oct 19
@just4him There is If I remember it correctly, it is around $16 a month. By the way, someone told me TubiTV is free and has some good selections on them. I think it was @LovingMyBabies
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@dgobucks226 (34368)
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14 Oct 19
When mine was raised I asked the cable company if their was any promotion currently going on they could put me into otherwise I would have to give up the TV programming. They worked with me to find a cheaper alternative and since I had internet I was placed in a Double Play Promotion plan which kept my cost from increasing. They don't really want to lose your business so a good service rep will find some way to keep you. If they don't cooperate I always ask to speak with a supervisor. That usually works every time! Another tip: call to find a promotion 1 month before your yearly contract expires before they raise your rates. Otherwise they always increase your bill. Sorry you had to cut the cord 
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@dgobucks226 (34368)
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16 Oct 19
@HazySue I see your point. The company will probably be calling you in a few months to try and get you back.
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
14 Oct 19
For a while I was thinking about cutting the cord. What with all of the options now like Roku which let's you access Prime and Sling and Netflix, Hulu and others...
The problem is that now this seems to be the trend and each of these services now have exclusive content, and more and more certain programming will not be available unless you subscribe to a particular service...
By the time we get done we'll have 12 services that will all add up to exactly what we paid for cable if we want to see all of our shows.
Everyone wants their money, and no one is going to save in the end when all is said and done if you ask me.
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@peavey (16936)
• United States
13 Oct 19
@HazySue There is a lot of free youtube. Some of it is reruns of TV shows, but there are free movies, documentaries and a lot more. I just looked up your NCIS and they have it, too. You won't find this week's episode this week, but it will get there eventually.
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@rsa101 (37952)
• Philippines
11 Oct 19
I am noticing that too. Netlfix, VUDU and many others are slowly gaining popularity already overshadowing the old CATV connection and they are looking like what is happening in Telephone vs. Mobile Phones nowadays. I think there will come a time that they will fade out eventually.
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@divalounger (5849)
• United States
10 Oct 19
We cut the cord about 3 years ago and have never regretted it--I get so much more for my money now--there are lots of options out there for you--have fun exploring them!
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@divalounger (5849)
• United States
15 Oct 19
@HazySue I am sure you will--we love it
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
11 Oct 19
@HazySue
I hate when something like that goes up and you were not told about the amount going up. I had a cable like that and they never fixed the problem and when Netflix finally came to Israel I cancelled it and have Netflix now. Yes, I cut the cord and every so often they called up thinking I would go back to them. I never would. I love Netflix and have lots to watch on it.
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
15 Oct 19
@HazySue
I hated the cable I had and there were only two choices and the other one did not have programs I liked. This one at one time had programs but then it acted up and the technicians would not listen to me about the problem or fix it and took the easy way out and the programs became repeats and hated it and when Netflix came I got rid of it and never wanted it again and it was expensive and took Netflix and even though it went up it is still cheaper than the other one. I love Netflix and so much to choose from.
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@samysotelo18 (7744)
• Mexico
10 Oct 19
I live with my parents and they still pay for cable TV, but I want to buy them a smart TV, when I do I'm going to teach them how to use netflix and chromecast so they have better things to watch...I don't think cable TV is that good...
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