BTN/Comcast -- some alternatives, maybe....

[retsio]

Since I am originally from the Philadelphia suburbs, I can firmly say -- COMCAST SUCKS !

The Roberts family initially would not allow home broadcasts of the Flyers, still keeps a rental charge on movies unless they are currently on live channels, and denies 'ala carte' will ever exist. Now with a new President, strict rules of broadcasting are in force to maximize profits. Just maybe -- BTN will be a pay per view very expensive 'new' product.

We have had Comcast for too many years with a channel lineup that we are accustomed to using without hesitation. Since we have lived in SW Florida for 15 years, it is hard to think of changing to see BTN on another service, without all of the clutter of the Comcast lineup. Thankfully my internet speeds with a Miami distribution are 146/14.

This topic has received almost constant attention -- and I do not know which or what service to choose -- some alternatives follow....comments appreciated !

How to watch -- https://heavy.com/sports/2017/09/big-ten-network-btn-live-stream-without-cable/
Fubu -- https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/channels
Direct TVNow -- https://www.directvnow.com/thegoodstuff2?aa_ref=blank#sixty-plus-live-channels
(if available in your zip code)
Direct TVNow lineup -- http://cdn.directv.com/content/dam/dtv/gmott/html/compare-packages-account.html
PlayStation Vue -- https://www.playstation.com/en-us/network/vue/ (if available in your zip code)
PSV FAQ -- https://www.playstation.com/en-us/network/vue/faq/
PSV Channels -- https://www.playstation.com/en-us/network/vue/channels/
Hulu -- https://www.hulu.com/live-tv
YouTube TV -- https://tv.youtube.com/welcome/

Everything looks wonderful on the computer, but all need a device for the TV -- extra dollars. But perhaps all of the costs will be less than Comcast's monthly charge for 500 channels that are unwatchable. With each of the above BTN is available and your monthly invoice could be half of the previous Comcast bill.

As I said -- comments welcome.

 

[ThePennsyOracle]

Glad to see this thread. It's been about a week since we've discussed it.

 

[retsio]

Glad to see this thread. It's been about a week since we've discussed it.

Sorry for the inconvenience -- just trying to learn and be helpful at the same time.

 

[BVSt.Paul]

Stumbled upon this article on the subject by a MSU writer.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.lansingstatejournal.com/amp/977338002

 

[Art]

Stumbled upon this article on the subject by a MSU writer.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.lansingstatejournal.com/amp/977338002

That is about as clueless a writer as I've seen.

 

[Creek Side]

I heard a rumor recently that Comcast and BTN are in a contract dispute... anyone know anything about it?

 

[PS4814]

Sorry for the inconvenience -- just trying to learn and be helpful at the same time.

Nothing to be sorry for mate - just that this kind of thing should be a sticky thread as it comes up on a weekly and sometimes multiple times per week. Specifically any time someone who has never "cut the cord" decides that they've had enough and turns to the board for assistance and it's the same discussion over and over - wax on wax off.

My conspiracy theory is that the mods aren't allowed to sticky these discussions because Rivals is owned by Yahoo who is owned by Oath which is Verizon. Verizon would rather sell people on its Fios cable service as opposed to seeing people go streaming so they don't allow promotion of streaming options on websites they own.

 

[PS4814]

I heard a rumor recently that Comcast and BTN are in a contract dispute... anyone know anything about it?

Nope - but I did just read that Rose McGowen & Ashley Judd accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment. Can you believe that?!

 

[nits74]

So, if the BTN and Comcast don't reach an agreement, and with no radio coverage in Pittsburgh, some in this area will be shutout if not near a computer. The fact that PSU doesn't have a Pittsburgh radio outlet as yet is just unreal.

 

[Madsol]

So, if the BTN and Comcast don't reach an agreement, and with no radio coverage in Pittsburgh, some in this area will be shutout if not near a computer. The fact that PSU doesn't have a Pittsburgh radio outlet as yet is just unreal.

Agree about the lack of a Pittsburgh radio outlet. Almost impossible to believe. But even if no Comcast/B1G agreement and no radio, you could go to a bar or a friend's house that has a different provider. Still some options to see the game.

 

[nits74]

Agree about the lack of a Pittsburgh radio outlet. Almost impossible to believe. But even if no Comcast/B1G agreement and no radio, you could go to a bar or a friend's house that has a different provider. Still some options to see the game.

I'm OK, but I was just thinking about how ridiculous the whole thing is. The radio thing is what really gets me. The blame for that lies with the those people at Penn State responsible for such matters.