Hello folks,
I have cable (internet+cable+phone) from Optimum (in Northeast, NY to be specific) and our apartment complex is served by nobody else but Optimum. At the end of October, current $99/month promotion ends and the bill will be $130.80 (after some $20/month discount). New members get it for $89.99 I honestly think this $99/month for 3 services is expensive to begin with as the phone line is routed through internet so it costs almost nothing but since this is the cheapest option I take it as a starting ballpark figure.
Primarily, I watch news channels, History Channel and National Geographic. DW watches, HGTV, ABC Family and any movies. We don't really have time to sit in front of the TV and watch endlessly so not interested in HBO, Cinemax etc. packages.
Now, I am looking for options to save money on triple bundle. I want all the services for sure. My options are
- Verizon, offers a phone line and DirecTV, totals ~$50/month + Internet from Optimum ~$50 per month, stays within a budget of $100/month.
- Dish TV Smart Pack $20+taxes/month + Vonage/Ooma
- DirecTV $30+taxes/month package + Vonage/Ooma
I read in the past DirecTV or DishTV someone has really bad practices when you try to terminate your contract with them, so if anyone has any experience in such issues, I welcome their comments.
I considered Roku or similar devices but they do not offer live news coverage so its out of question.
Does anyone have any better idea? I am going to haggle with them next month, 10 days before service termination but I am preparing for a backup, in case if that fails.
Thanks in advance.
I have cable (internet+cable+phone) from Optimum (in Northeast, NY to be specific) and our apartment complex is served by nobody else but Optimum. At the end of October, current $99/month promotion ends and the bill will be $130.80 (after some $20/month discount). New members get it for $89.99 I honestly think this $99/month for 3 services is expensive to begin with as the phone line is routed through internet so it costs almost nothing but since this is the cheapest option I take it as a starting ballpark figure.
Primarily, I watch news channels, History Channel and National Geographic. DW watches, HGTV, ABC Family and any movies. We don't really have time to sit in front of the TV and watch endlessly so not interested in HBO, Cinemax etc. packages.
Now, I am looking for options to save money on triple bundle. I want all the services for sure. My options are
- Verizon, offers a phone line and DirecTV, totals ~$50/month + Internet from Optimum ~$50 per month, stays within a budget of $100/month.
- Dish TV Smart Pack $20+taxes/month + Vonage/Ooma
- DirecTV $30+taxes/month package + Vonage/Ooma
I read in the past DirecTV or DishTV someone has really bad practices when you try to terminate your contract with them, so if anyone has any experience in such issues, I welcome their comments.
I considered Roku or similar devices but they do not offer live news coverage so its out of question.
Does anyone have any better idea? I am going to haggle with them next month, 10 days before service termination but I am preparing for a backup, in case if that fails.
Thanks in advance.