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Question

How Can I Use My Internet Access to Best Replace Cable TV?

Jan 24, 2014 2:11PM PST

Since my new TV has WIFI capability, and there is equipment out there like Roku, I was hoping someone out there can tell me how to best assemble an equipment set-up at my home, where I can unsubscribe from my current costly Cable TV Subscription and replace it with the Internet only.......without having to make too many sacrifices. For instance, it would be nice to still be able to access the local stations, have DVR capability, etc.

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On the subject of local stations
Jan 24, 2014 10:04PM PST

if your new TV has a connection for an antenna , then you have everything you need for the reception of your local channels in HD for FREE!

Depending on you location, you may even be able to get away with an indoor antenna.

Remember there is no such thing as an HD antenna, it is just an ordinary antenna that is capable of receiving UHF signals efficiently.

This is a good place to start looking for an antenna.
http://www.solidsignal.com/cview_Antennas_zipcode.asp?mc=03&d=over-the-air-tv-antennas-supplies&c=TV+Antennas

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some TV channels have live feed on internet
Jan 25, 2014 4:14AM PST

Also the major networks have free episodes of their TV shows a day or two after they were shown on TV, but with all the same ads of course. I often catch a few we watch over at CBS if it's not in Video On Demand yet. Netflix online for movies. Hulu is available.