If you’re just like me, you enjoy your movies and tv however you can get them right at home. But, your bills are a different story. You’ve had enough of accumulating bills that seem to keep growing year after year. Can you do something about this?
Is there really a way to cut the bills in half or more?
Yes, there are ways.And, it doesn’t necessarily mean cutting off movies and tv from your life.
Along with the reality of rising cable and Internet cost, we actually have CHOICES. And, these choices allow us to pay less for close to the same thing we’ve been getting or better. These choices come from competing providers and advancing technology in this world of multimedia.
At the end of the day, are you willing to make that choice? The choice to cut your bills?
What Do You Really Want? And Take Out The Rest
Before you do anything, you need to ask yourself what you’re willing to do. Do you really need a cable tv programming? Or can you get everything you need from the Internet? These days you can get all the programs you watch on cable on the Internet. Just choosing to watch your favorite movies and shows on the Internet will save you more than a hundred dollars.
Or, are you satisfied with watching the major news syndicates for free on your tv? Yes, you can still watch some of your favorite news and sports channels on tv for free. Doing so will not lead to any billing. That alone will cut your monthly entertainment bills in half or more.
If you’re willing to pay a little more but not at the cost of a regular monthly cable bill, you may choose to stream your shows on your tv by a set-top box with an internet connection.
Once you know what you want, you can opt to do bundling. Many multimedia providers are offering bundling options on services you want. Instead of saying you’ll want everything, you may select internet connection with mobile connectivity in one bundled package deal that cost less than getting each of these services separately.
Once you know what you want, you can opt to do bundling. Many multimedia providers are offering bundling options on services you want. Instead of saying you’ll want everything, you may select internet connection with mobile connectivity in one bundled package deal that cost less than getting each of these services separately.
If you really have to have your cable channels, you might consider limiting the number of cable boxes you’ll need. You don’t have to have all your rooms being cable ready. Decide if you want your cable tv in the living room or the bedroom? That’ll save you $3 to $12 a month.
Ditch your DVR. You don’t really need a digital video recorder. Most shows today can be viewed on replay the next day. This alone will save you $100 to $1,000 from your monthly billing.
If you’re exclusively going for the internet and opting for streaming, you can forgo premium content and HD movies for the basic standard quality. You’re still enjoying the show. Forgoing premium content in streaming services will save you about $7 a month. It’s really about what you’re willing to forego in order to channel your savings to better use.
So, as you can see, it all boils down to what you really want and what you’re willing to let go to cut your cost.
Shop Around – Compare Prices, Deals, Packages Yearly
Every year, prices of cable and internet services go up. But, because all these providers are constantly working hard to win consumers like you, they are frequently offering new lower-priced deals and packages. These deals are even open to their current customers for some of these providers. You’ll have to be aware of them though. Remember, all of these companies are constantly positioning themselves to get you to try them and get you to stay. They do that through more choices and more affordable deals.
The points of comparison among cable and internet providers are the same: prices, deals and packages. Make a list. Compare what each offers. Do your research on all service providers in your area. There could be five to ten of them or more. The more choices you have, the better your chances are of getting a great deal at a great price.
Remember, you don’t need to be stuck with cable channels. The way of the cable is going with the dinosaur. Many of what you’re enjoying on cable tv is in the internet on-demand. You can also do that with a regular tv and a set-top box connecting it to the internet for a fee that’s less than cable. You’ve got choices.
Exercising your choice will lead you to lower monthly bills. For some, it has led them to even cutting off their electronic entertainment bills altogether, and they still enjoy tv programming at HD quality from their regular tv minus cable and internet connection. All they have for better signal reception is a homemade or pre-made antenna you can buy from your nearest home improvement store.
What’s the one thing you can do today to cut your digital entertainment monthly billing?