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My 90-yr old mom pays $200+ a month for DirectTv
Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:24 pm
Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:24 pm
She watches five channels maximum. I’m 60 and barely technologically proficient. Help me get her off this shite. She wants her local channels and Hallmark.
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Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:25 pm to KingOfTheWorld
It’s probably for the porn.
Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:26 pm to KingOfTheWorld
You pay for the Direct TV and let your mom watch what she wants.
Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:28 pm to Master of Sinanju
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You pay for the Direct TV and let your mom watch what she wants.
this
** I have YoutubeTV and my mom uses my account for TV.
This post was edited on 2/12/26 at 3:09 pm
Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:28 pm to KingOfTheWorld
Go to Walmart get her an antenna for local channel
With a Roku the Hallmark channel is $79.99 for the year or $7.99 a month.
With a Roku the Hallmark channel is $79.99 for the year or $7.99 a month.
Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:29 pm to KingOfTheWorld
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My 90-yr old mom
Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:29 pm to KingOfTheWorld
hulu+ live. about $85/mo and you get locals, and it comes with espn+ so gram grams can watch all the sports she wants
Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:30 pm to Master of Sinanju
That’s what we did for years. Much easier for her to not have to figure out casting or using built-in apps etc. She is in her prime, let her enjoy her time. You should be able to switch up the package some to lower costs.
Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:31 pm to TigerintheNO
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Go to Walmart get her an antenna for local channel
With a Roku the Hallmark channel is $79.99 for the year or $7.99 a month.
This is the best way, but requires toggling between the inputs between the RoKu and antenna I believe.
Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:32 pm to KingOfTheWorld
Does she already have internet access at her home? If so, just get her NetFlix with an antenna for local stations
Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:34 pm to KingOfTheWorld
YouTube TV is the best deal if you want to pay monthy for streaming channels
vSeeBox if you want access to a gazillion channels with up to 8K streaming
with no monthly cost
vSeeBox if you want access to a gazillion channels with up to 8K streaming
with no monthly cost
Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:34 pm to KingOfTheWorld
Does she have internet? She could switch to their directv streaming for cheaper if so. Probably half the price depending on which tier you need. Even the lowest includes locals and Hallmark.
You can also share it together if you want. They allow you unlimited streams in one home and up to 3 at a different location. I'm not sure anyone else does this. And they have a gemini box you can rent for $10 so the experience is easier if she's use to a more traditional style remote with numbers and even voice commands.
You can also share it together if you want. They allow you unlimited streams in one home and up to 3 at a different location. I'm not sure anyone else does this. And they have a gemini box you can rent for $10 so the experience is easier if she's use to a more traditional style remote with numbers and even voice commands.
Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:37 pm to KingOfTheWorld
Even with the recent price hikes YouTube TV is less than half that (around $90/month) with all the local channels and Hallmark
Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:39 pm to KingOfTheWorld
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My 90-yr old mom pays $200+ a month for DirectTv
Call DirecTV and ask for the retention department. Tell them you need a discount or you are cancelling. They will give you a big chunk off for a period of time. When that expires, call again.
Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:39 pm to KingOfTheWorld
You guys are going to confuse poor grandma. Pay for the direct TV and let her be 
Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:41 pm to KingOfTheWorld
directv has a full digital option now , my grandparents have it. I'm not sure exactly, but I think it only costs ~65 bucks a month. I know it's nowhere near 200. She is probably still paying for the multiple receivers etc.
Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:41 pm to beauchristopher
I like my satellite dish over streaming b/c I can punch in channel number without having to go thru 600 channels in the guide
Internet down, no problem. I’m still connected
I pay $40 more per month, but honestly, I’d pay more for the convenience. I stream outside in the poolhouse and love when I can walk outside and predict the next play to everyone watching the game LOL
Internet down, no problem. I’m still connected
I pay $40 more per month, but honestly, I’d pay more for the convenience. I stream outside in the poolhouse and love when I can walk outside and predict the next play to everyone watching the game LOL
Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:42 pm to KingOfTheWorld
Get her an antenna for the local channel. Then get (Frndly tv) subscription service for $8 a month. It has 3 Hallmark and 2 GAC channels plus Pixl and Dove. Mama gonna be very happy with you.
Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:42 pm to TigerintheNO
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Go to Walmart get her an antenna for local channel
With a Roku the Hallmark channel is $79.99 for the year or $7.99 a month.
Or get PureFlix for a year. My wife has this. She loves it. It's like the Hallmark channel but faith-based.
Edit:
What's wrong with PureFlix?
This post was edited on 2/13/26 at 6:17 pm
Posted on 2/12/26 at 2:44 pm to KingOfTheWorld
She can get that with Youtube tv for half the cost.
Or even cheaper, get an antenna for local and sign up for hallmarks streaming service which is under $20/month.
Or even cheaper, get an antenna for local and sign up for hallmarks streaming service which is under $20/month.
This post was edited on 2/12/26 at 2:45 pm
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