See if fiberoptics are going to be in your area soon.
They are working in my part of the state on laying the fiber. Once done, they can provide phone, internet, and video (television) over the fiber. Are the cable companies going to see their subscriber base drop? You betcha!

I've had DirecTV in the past (Comcast didn't want to run another 150' of cable to my apartment back then), and was happy with it.

The only reason I have basic cable now (24 channels), is because it is cheaper to have basic and internet service, than just internet service. (go figure)

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