Streaming instead of Cable

Bridgegal · ‎03-09-2010

We recently moved and opted for Hulu Live TV instead of cable. We have our internet thru Xfinity/Comcast.

We have been happy up until now. We just learned that we have exceded our data plan for December. We didn't even know there was a data cap but sure enough most internet providers have one and if you go over it there is a another charge depending on how much more data you have used. Theirs is $10.00 for every extra 50 MB. That equates to about 15 hours of streaming.

It's hard for me to see how two adults can exceed the amount . We have 2 TV's and two phones and I have a macbook air. DH has a desktop but doesn't use it all that much.

Funny how no one mentioned this data cap when we signed up. And they can't tell us which devices are using what % of the data.

So, for all of you thinking about cutting cable and streaming just know there is a cap and if you go over your cheaper than cable plan just got more expensive.

WindingRoad · ‎06-18-2018

I did not know that . Thank you.

shopperqvc · ‎03-10-2010

I ran into something similar with use of the telephone. AT&T signed me up but didn't mention I could only use the phone for 200 minutes per month. I went way over that just calling them about my TV service not working right.

And no, they didn't give me a break because it was them I was talking to.

The next month when I got my BILL, I got them on the phone and told them they were going to change that to unlimited or they could come back out and do an uninstall.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

I suppose it depends on your ISP and your plan, but I have no cap on any streaming service. I stream to my heart's content. If I found I was being charged and never advised, I'd be screaming to my state utilities commission.

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Lilysmom · ‎03-09-2010

@Bridgegal, no data limitations here. There are always complaints about the telecom companies though. Promising one thing and changing it without notice and never in your favor. I went without cable for over a year and was quite happy streaming. DH missed sports. The only reason we signed up again was because they gave us a two year deal as good as the price for internet alone. If the price goes up again, we are gone. LM

Nuttmeg · ‎03-09-2010

@Bridgegal wrote:
We recently moved and opted for Hulu Live TV instead of cable. We have our internet thru Xfinity/Comcast.

We have been happy up until now. We just learned that we have exceded our data plan for December. We didn't even know there was a data cap but sure enough most internet providers have one and if you go over it there is a another charge depending on how much more data you have used. Theirs is $10.00 for every extra 50 MB. That equates to about 15 hours of streaming.

It's hard for me to see how two adults can exceed the amount . We have 2 TV's and two phones and I have a macbook air. DH has a desktop but doesn't use it all that much.

Funny how no one mentioned this data cap when we signed up. And they can't tell us which devices are using what % of the data.

So, for all of you thinking about cutting cable and streaming just know there is a cap and if you go over your cheaper than cable plan just got more expensive.

I have Comcast cable. In my market, they don’t have a cap. This company charges anything they can.. I like a site DSL Reports and their Comcast forum. The folks here talk about issues in the cable industry, price increases, etc.

glb613 · ‎03-09-2010

@Bridgegal wrote:
We recently moved and opted for Hulu Live TV instead of cable. We have our internet thru Xfinity/Comcast.

We have been happy up until now. We just learned that we have exceded our data plan for December. We didn't even know there was a data cap but sure enough most internet providers have one and if you go over it there is a another charge depending on how much more data you have used. Theirs is $10.00 for every extra 50 MB. That equates to about 15 hours of streaming.

It's hard for me to see how two adults can exceed the amount . We have 2 TV's and two phones and I have a macbook air. DH has a desktop but doesn't use it all that much.

Funny how no one mentioned this data cap when we signed up. And they can't tell us which devices are using what % of the data.

So, for all of you thinking about cutting cable and streaming just know there is a cap and if you go over your cheaper than cable plan just got more expensive.

I have Comcast for internet and cable. I have a cap which I believe is 250 GB of data. While I do stream a lot, I never come close to going over my limit. The posters who claim they don't have a limit may want to check the fine print of their plan. It's not something many cable companies share with you.

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

I have Xfinity and there is a cap on the service. I never come close, but it is there in the plan. I don’t have cable.

Bridgegal · ‎03-09-2010

@Kachina624 wrote:
I suppose it depends on your ISP and your plan, but I have no cap on any streaming service. I stream to my heart's content. If I found I was being charged and never advised, I'd be screaming to my state utilities commission.
@Kachina624
Who is your internet provider? I think we are about 50 miles from you.