Canadians who got rid of cable...

[rugbywife]

So I just checked out Crave TV. I might be sold on getting rid of cable. I already have Netflix and would consider Shomi if it is worth it.

Tell me I can do this. I would have to buy one more AppleTV, but I was considering that anyways. But I could
Save a lot on our cable bill as it covered not only cable but HD boxes as well.

[rugbywife]

Oh, my biggest concern is being able to watch my favourite CURRENT shows. Most of them are on CTV, which means I can watch them online after they air. I am ok with that. But there are a few I won't be able to and that makes me sad.

[jek]

We got rid of cable and just have Netflix. It's a lot better than it used to be. I don't care too much about watching current shows though, I'm happy to wait.

[bananapancakes]

I haven't had cable since university. I just use Netflix and CTV/Global online. Every time we're somewhere that has cable, it reaffirms for us that we don't need it. There isn't much on TV anyway. I don't miss it.

[rugbywife]

Jul 27, 2015 18:41:13 GMT -5 bananapancakes said:

I haven't had cable since university. I just use Netflix and CTV/Global online. Every time we're somewhere that has cable, it reaffirms for us that we don't need it. There isn't much on TV anyway. I don't miss it.

Global has an online option? I am sold. We will do it this fall once rugby season is over.

[rugbywife]

Fwiw, crave TV looks awesome. I think that between crave TV, Netflix and some online network options we will be fine. Now I have to figure out how much this will save us each month!!!

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Crave tv is only for bell customers. Until January.
And if you buy a cable box thing. Like an antenna but it's a box ($40) on amazon you can still get 4/5 channels and you live close to the US so you may get even more. No DVR though.
It's called HD antenna. But it's a box.

[rugbywife]

Jul 27, 2015 19:46:18 GMT -5 @hannymaren said:

Crave tv is only for bell customers. Until January.
And if you buy a cable box thing. Like an antenna but it's a box ($40) on amazon you can still get 4/5 channels and you live close to the US so you may get even more. No DVR though.
It's called HD antenna. But it's a box.

huh, and yet it shows up on my Apple TV.  I can wait til January.

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Jul 27, 2015 19:57:18 GMT -5 rugbywife said:

Jul 27, 2015 19:46:18 GMT -5 @hannymaren said:

Crave tv is only for bell customers. Until January.
And if you buy a cable box thing. Like an antenna but it's a box ($40) on amazon you can still get 4/5 channels and you live close to the US so you may get even more. No DVR though.
It's called HD antenna. But it's a box.

huh, and yet it shows up on my Apple TV.  I can wait til January.

When you click on it, you can see all the amazing titles but if you try to start it, you need a password. You go online and xxxx no go.
Vicmo- you can stream anything thru Apple TV it seems. My H does it all

[rugbywife]

Jul 27, 2015 20:07:02 GMT -5 @vicmo said:

Does apple TV let you stream from your phone or a tablet to the TV? We use chromecast for that but H knows all the technical details.

I can stream off my computer (macbook newer than 2011) via the apple tv using airplay.