Boxee – Roku – PlayOn – HTPC – OTA
We do the digging to give you the facts about FREE & low cost cable alternatives.
Cable costing too much? Looking to cut your monthly expenses? The average digital cable customer pays almost $75 a month. Many subscribers pay more than $100. Do what many are now doing – CUT CABLE with simple low-cost alternatives.
Over-the-Air antenna for FREE local digital channels (ie. ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW, PBS)
Streaming device (ie. Roku, Boxee) for streaming internet content to your TV
Netflix – Hulu – Amazon – Vudu for a streaming library of movies/episodes
Plex media or PlayOn for additional streaming PC content (ie. Syfy, SPIKE, ESPN3 channels)
At this time, we recommend the ROKU LT- the best value streamer on the market.
Unlock the potential of the Roku with private channels. Our Roku private channel list is updated and “scrubbed” regularly with the latest Roku channels. Watch tv episodes and FREE “live” streaming Roku channels like RT news, CNN international, BBC and Al Jazeera with Nowhere TV (code: H9DWC). Stream FREE music with Pandora, LastFM, MOG, rdio and more.
“Live” streaming channels are mainly limited to news (Al Jazeera, RT news). Sporting packages (NHL,NBA,MLB) are slowly becoming available, but at a subscripton cost. One solution is OTA (over-the-air) broadcasts for ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW and PBS. Since June 12, 2009, all over-the-air TV broadcasts are broadcasting in digital. The reception can be better than that of cable. Check the interactive reception maps for what is available by zipcode at antennaweb.org or dtv.gov. Further resources on reception maps and antenna options can be found in our OTA post.
Interested in developing your own channel for your business or hobby? Build your own channel with the free development tools provided by Roku. If you don’t have the time or skills necessary to build your own channel, we have a list of 3rd party professional developers.
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