If you want to watch as many Hokie sporting events as possible, you have...
...two choices, Hulu and YouTube TV (both are the same price now). Basically you need the ESPN channels (including the ACCN & ACCN-X), the CW and occasionally a game falls on another channel like the CBS Sports Network.
Take a good look at The Streamable's comparison chart I've linked. It lists the different streaming services across the top (with prices), and the channels down the left side. There are several sections, so don't stop at the "regular" cable channel section...lol Premium channels are at the bottom if you're interested.
If you want to try going cheap, see if Verizon or T-Mobile's 5G service is available in your area. Those start at $35. If not, just keep your broadband and drop everything else including phone if you're buying that now. If you want a "land line," I recommend buying a VOIP service like Ooma. You have to buy the box ($~80), but you only pay taxes for their basic service (~$6/month).
Note: you will need a device on each TV, such as a Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick or Cube, etc.
I kept my Cox broadband, dropped their cable, added YTTV, and I'm currently saving over $100/month.
Good luck!
Thread Replies (27)
Had Verizon for many years for TV and internet, but its too expensive, so
-- MDHokie79
Jan 23, 2025 at 02:55 PM ET
MDHokie79
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01/23/25 02:55 PM ET
xfinity cell is on Verizon network for less. get you discount on Internet.**
-- UTPr0sim
Jan 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM ET
UTPr0sim
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01/23/25 10:19 PM ET
Got a family member to split it with?
-- hoosnowahokie
Jan 23, 2025 at 07:36 PM ET
hoosnowahokie
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01/23/25 07:36 PM ET
The key, I believe, is to follow the path of VTPhreak4evr (RIP)...
-- Newt
Jan 23, 2025 at 06:27 PM ET
Newt
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01/23/25 06:27 PM ET
Hulu is cracking down hard on the live tv sharing. They
-- GreenvilleVT
Jan 23, 2025 at 08:02 PM ET
GreenvilleVT
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01/23/25 08:02 PM ET
Yeah. I had to get rid of Verizon home internet because it constantly
-- HokieGator
Jan 23, 2025 at 11:04 PM ET
HokieGator
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01/23/25 11:04 PM ET
I had to call Hulu 3-4 times a week to unlock my account.
-- GreenvilleVT
Jan 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM ET
GreenvilleVT
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01/24/25 11:54 AM ET
We use Verizon 5g Internet
-- GreenvilleVT
Jan 23, 2025 at 05:53 PM ET
GreenvilleVT
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01/23/25 05:53 PM ET
T-Mobile has a similar service - similar prices too. Check both.**
-- EDGEMAN
Jan 23, 2025 at 07:33 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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01/23/25 07:33 PM ET
I know a guy.... (as all stories begin)
-- Riverguy
Jan 23, 2025 at 05:18 PM ET
Riverguy
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01/23/25 05:18 PM ET
bottom line, if you want live sporting events, you have to get live TV
-- Vienna_Hokie
Jan 23, 2025 at 04:01 PM ET
Vienna_Hokie
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01/23/25 04:01 PM ET
I subscribe to Hulu Live TV for football season and then cancel it right
-- HokieNoVA
Jan 23, 2025 at 06:49 PM ET
HokieNoVA
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01/23/25 06:49 PM ET
hard to disagree w/ any of that.**
-- Riverguy
Jan 23, 2025 at 05:19 PM ET
Riverguy
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01/23/25 05:19 PM ET
Agree, I cut cable and don't really care that I don't have ESPN.
-- BG Hokie
Jan 23, 2025 at 04:34 PM ET
BG Hokie
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01/23/25 04:34 PM ET
Supposedly they're n process nixing shared, guess tech not there yet
-- astrohokie
Jan 23, 2025 at 05:05 PM ET
astrohokie
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01/23/25 05:05 PM ET
You lost me at “stop watching live sports”. **
-- HokieGator
Jan 23, 2025 at 04:11 PM ET
HokieGator
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01/23/25 04:11 PM ET
it is pretty easy to do,
-- Vienna_Hokie
Jan 23, 2025 at 04:18 PM ET
Vienna_Hokie
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01/23/25 04:18 PM ET
I don’t need tv. If I want to watch a game I go to a sports bar **
-- OrlandoHokie
Jan 23, 2025 at 11:57 PM ET
OrlandoHokie
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01/23/25 11:57 PM ET
I’m getting there (not caring). My Saturdays used to revolve around
-- HokieGator
Jan 23, 2025 at 05:11 PM ET
HokieGator
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01/23/25 05:11 PM ET
I watch most of the NFL games OTA.
-- EDGEMAN
Jan 23, 2025 at 04:43 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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01/23/25 04:43 PM ET
If you're a TSLounger buying TV's, I think two big smart ass TV's would...
-- Spud
Jan 23, 2025 at 03:54 PM ET
Spud
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01/23/25 03:54 PM ET
If you want to watch as many Hokie sporting events as possible, you have...
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-- EDGEMAN
Jan 23, 2025 at 03:54 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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01/23/25 03:54 PM ET
As Elberto notes here...youtube TV isn't cheap anymore.
-- great2bahokie
Jan 23, 2025 at 03:36 PM ET
great2bahokie
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01/23/25 03:36 PM ET
There are multiple options. I'm not sure I'd call them affordable. Fubo
-- ElbertoHokie
Jan 23, 2025 at 03:22 PM ET
ElbertoHokie
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01/23/25 03:22 PM ET
Sounds like things are evolving fast, so maybe just wait a while?**
-- MDHokie79
Jan 24, 2025 at 09:25 AM ET
MDHokie79
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01/24/25 09:25 AM ET