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Cable - Cord Cutting

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Looks like the next battle for streaming is fully engaged...

Spectrum
  • Doesn’t work on Firestick
  • You can’t download anymore to a Roku due to no agreement between the parties
YouTube TV
  • Roku in a disagreement with Google over access and may lose the ability to have the app
 
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RuGettinIt said:
YouTube TV
  • Roku in a disagreement with Google over access and may lose the ability to have the app
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Just got that passive aggressive email from Roku:

Dear Roku Customer,

We are sending this email to update you on the possibility that Google may take away your access to the YouTube TV channel on Roku. Recent negotiations with Google to carry YouTube TV have broken down because Roku cannot accept Google’s unfair terms as we believe they could harm our users.

Ensuring a great streaming experience at an exceptional value is the core of our business. We will always stand up for our users, which is why we cannot accept Google's unfair and anticompetitive requirements to manipulate your search results, impact the usage of your data and ultimately cost you more.

While we are deeply disappointed in Google’s decision to use their monopoly power to try and force terms that will directly harm streamers, we remain committed to reaching an agreement with Google that preserves your access to YouTube TV, protects your data and ensures a level playing field for companies to compete. We encourage you to contact Google and urge them to reach an agreement to continue offering YouTube TV on Roku and to follow standard industry practices pledging not to require access to sensitive search data or to manipulate your search results.

Thank you,

Roku
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BuckeyeNation27 said:
Just got that passive aggressive email from Roku:
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What's strange about the Spectrum/Roku situation is that if you already have it installed on one device, it will still install it when you set up another one after you sign in to your Roku account. I bought a Roku TV for the "doghouse" last month ( have one in the bedroom too) and when I went through the setup, it automatically installed the Spectrum streaming app.. even though it is no longer in the Roku app store.
 
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gmen6981 said:
What's strange about the Spectrum/Roku situation is that if you already have it installed on one device, it will still install it when you set up another one after you sign in to your Roku account. I bought a Roku TV for the "doghouse" last month ( have one in the bedroom too) and when I went through the setup, it automatically installed the Spectrum streaming app.. even though it is no longer in the Roku app store.
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That’s good to know. I may buy another Roku device knowing that.
 
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RuGettinIt said:
That’s good to know. I may buy another Roku device knowing that.
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Do it quick.

Roku sent me a note that my existing youtubetv apps will run on Roku (at least for now) but I wont be able to download it in the future.

I also got an email from YouTubeTv saying it is Roku that wont renew under the existing terms.

Stand back or you may get piss all over you.
 
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So my question is in the same continent as cord cutting but on the other side of the country.

For those of you Buckeye dudes who really go all out for tailgates. I'm talking Tents and TV's...etc
How do you set up the satellite to work?

Could it really be a simple as a generator, a mobile hot spot with Wifi and a Roku?
 
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BigWoof31 said:
So my question is in the same continent as cord cutting but on the other side of the country.

For those of you Buckeye dudes who really go all out for tailgates. I'm talking Tents and TV's...etc
How do you set up the satellite to work?

Could it really be a simple as a generator, a mobile hot spot with Wifi and a Roku?
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Mobile hot spots can be a problem when there are a lot of phones in the area. Might be ok with hotspot from a 5G phone. I haven't done it, would be nice to hear from someone who has. I would recommend something other than Roku for your streaming device. There are guys here who have tried a lot of different ones. I only have tried Roku and the streaming that is native to my TVs, and the TVs beat the Roku hollow (an LG and a Samsung).
 
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I saw that and it concerns me.

But the truth is I love youtube tv so much I will will have a hard time choosing between it and ESPN.

I could just take the $15 I save each month and go to a sports bar for the occasional OSU game that is only on ESPN. But in reality youtube tv won't survive without it.

Whatever streaming service one has this crap is going to continue for some time.
 
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I’m still a dumb cable guy, but pretty sure you could also take the $15 and sign up for ESPN+ (and Disney+ and Hulu). I think that bundle is around $15…maybe $17? ESPN+ standalone is probably $6.

But chances are those things get resolved eventually.
 
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OHSportsFan said:
I’m still a dumb cable guy, but pretty sure you could also take the $15 and sign up for ESPN+ (and Disney+ and Hulu). I think that bundle is around $15…maybe $17? ESPN+ standalone is probably $6.

But chances are those things get resolved eventually.
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This is my plan. They did it recently with NBC, I think? I don't remember if they actually lost the service for any time, but they told us they were going to reduce the cost and to take that money and subscribe to Peacock until it was resolved
 
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OHSportsFan said:
I’m still a dumb cable guy, but pretty sure you could also take the $15 and sign up for ESPN+ (and Disney+ and Hulu). I think that bundle is around $15…maybe $17? ESPN+ standalone is probably $6.

But chances are those things get resolved eventually.
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I have looked and can't find a way to pick up ESPN without it being an add on to cable or a streaming service. Youtube Tv is my streaming service.

If there is plan with an independent ESPN please share.
 
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