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EDGEMAN
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EDGEMAN
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Do you watch OTA television?

You might be surprised at the content. Clearly you get the 4 major networks (plus the CW), but there are a lot of "cable" channels that now appear in the digital atmosphere. I think I get 60 OTA channels. But on the other hand, you don't get the ESPN channels, or most of the big cable channels. If ESPN ever offers their suite of channels as a stand alone streaming package, you could watch almost all of the VT games.
Posted: 06/20/2025 at 05:56 AM ET
(In response to this post by MP4VT2004)

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For all the folks who think linear cable will still be a thing in-
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/17/25 10:17 AM ET
TV ratings back, cable hookups by state r declined n value. Schedule strong
Stech • 06/18/25 09:16 AM ET
The difference between linear TV through cable and linear TV through
wwhokie1 • 06/17/25 01:10 PM ET
I have xfinity cable AND You Tube TV. We are comparing
seekoHoG • 06/18/25 11:30 PM ET
I pretty much hate the streaming services I've tried.
MP4VT2004 • 06/19/25 07:27 PM ET
Do you watch OTA television? ◄
EDGEMAN • 06/20/25 05:56 AM ET
I have a "modern" Samsung remote on my bedroom TV, and it sucks!
EDGEMAN • 06/19/25 05:04 AM ET
Do the previous versions of the Samsung remotes work with the newer TVs?**
MP4VT2004 • 06/19/25 07:28 PM ET
Yes they do.
EDGEMAN • 06/20/25 06:27 AM ET
I think the primary difference will be in the way contracts are negotiated-
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/17/25 01:24 PM ET
Do conf. networks, like SEC and ACC, come with an ESPN plus subscription?**
hokieluver • 06/17/25 12:11 PM ET
Nope, but you probably do get the SECN-X and ACCN-X
EDGEMAN • 06/17/25 01:17 PM ET
If I had to choose between the two
I85Hokie • 06/18/25 07:29 AM ET
If you go with Hulu or YTTV, you get both networks & all of the ESPN...
EDGEMAN • 06/18/25 09:59 AM ET
I have that now (hulu), but its pretty expensive, almost like cable. **
hokieluver • 06/18/25 12:49 PM ET
Yep. Both of those are the same price for their basic package...
EDGEMAN • 06/18/25 01:00 PM ET
Not w stand-alone ESPN+, but they will definitely be included with the new-
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/17/25 12:39 PM ET
I am almost to the point where I only watch TV if I am at a sports bar.
OrlandoHokie • 06/17/25 11:52 AM ET
my tv is basically for a few things
MrBayAreaHokie • 06/18/25 12:05 AM ET
It’s coming, but I also think it will take longer than 5-10 years.
hokieZ71 • 06/17/25 11:26 AM ET
If the P2 completely jumps in bed with those companies, it means that...
EDGEMAN • 06/17/25 01:21 PM ET
You're right, the contracts are in place for some time-
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/17/25 11:30 AM ET
With digital OTA programming, wonder if a company will offer...
EDGEMAN • 06/17/25 01:24 PM ET
The main networks will probably always have a "free" option-
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/17/25 01:27 PM ET
Curious if ESPN (or anyone else) will provide their content OTA...
EDGEMAN • 06/17/25 01:49 PM ET