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lss177
Explorer
Nov 19, 2018

Youtube TV, a positive experience

I'm a long-time Directv home customer, pretty satisfied... recently started using Youtube TV (YTV) while camping, and wanted to report on that very positive experience. As long as my Verizon signal has at least a bar or two, really smooth YTV streaming. YTV has a good selection of channels, including local channels and lots of sports for $40 per month.

When camping, no more hoping I can get some decent over-the-air channels... I've never gone the route of using Directv while camping, looks like a lot of hit-and-miss on that front.

So, I think Satellite services (DTV, Dish) are in big trouble, I think YTV is the future... probably going to punt on home DTV pretty soon.

Give YTV a try, you can get a free trial on the YTV website.

Happy camping!

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  • Bill_Satellite's avatar
    Bill_Satellite
    Explorer II
    Nov 19, 2018
    2oldman wrote:
    I've rarely had a problem camping with directv but I've had plenty of weak cell signals.


    ^^^^^^^^^^ X2 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
  • rjsurfer's avatar
    rjsurfer
    Explorer
    Nov 19, 2018
    Add a Tablo box to your network and you can easily intergrate OTA channels through a Roku box or smart TV.

    It can also record OTA and you can watch the recorded shows remotly thru your smartphone, tablet and of course your local TV.

    Cable and Sat are dead.

    Ron W.
  • theoldwizard1's avatar
    theoldwizard1
    Explorer II
    Nov 19, 2018
    lss177 wrote:
    YTV has a good selection of channels, including local channels and lots of sports for $40 per month.

    I am currently using DirecTV NOW (no real connection to DirecTV other than name and same parent, company, AT&T) because YTTV dos NOT have as good a channel selection. I would switch in a heartbeat if the channel line up as identical.

    I should try it over my "phone as a hot spot".
  • timmac's avatar
    timmac
    Explorer
    Nov 19, 2018
    Lwiddis wrote:
    And when 5G comes, look out cable and satellite companies. Investment wise I’m out of them.



    Satellite TV will soon be the way of the past, cable will still be OK cause of people needing internet, that's what is keeping them afloat at the moment.


    I cut the cord about 4 years ago, so much better things on Roku and the internet for so little money, heck most of it is free..
  • RobWNY's avatar
    RobWNY
    Explorer
    Nov 19, 2018
    I thought about Youtube TV when we become snowbirds next winter. From what I can tell, it's not available in the area of Florida we'll be at. A further check shows it's only available in about 100 markets nationwide. Great if you live in one of those areas but if not, satellite is still the way to go.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Nov 19, 2018
    I've rarely had a problem camping with directv but I've had plenty of weak cell signals.
  • lap527's avatar
    lap527
    Explorer
    Nov 19, 2018
    We have used youtube tv since last January. We love the idea of the record feature and the on demand. Very satisfied with it even though we only use it at home. We gave up satelite tv 3 years ago and saved a bunch of money.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Nov 19, 2018
    And when 5G comes, look out cable and satellite companies. Investment wise I’m out of them.

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