Why bother with a TV and satellite / cable connection? You're likely to be looking at ~£40-60 a month.
I've not had a TV for over three years and recently (thank God) got a decent broadband connection (~£25/m). I watch the programs I want, practically when I want for free and (most importantly) without any adverts or trailers. Yes, I have to tolerate product placement, but as long as it's done well, you don't really notice it.
I've occasionally tried watching satellite / cable TV while on holiday. I got bored very quickly. The programs I wanted to watch were so saturated with adverts and trailers for other programs that by the time the program ended I'd go on to watch some other tat.
It's easy to see how people end up watching TV all evening. The solution? Opt out of the model to which broadcasters are forcing you to adhere by using your 'net connection. You'll regain your evenings and weekends as a result.
You might also try going out (without necessarily getting bladdered) or reading a book as alternative pastimes.
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Why bother with a TV and satellite / cable connection? You're likely to be looking at ~£40-60 a month.
I've not had a TV for over three years and recently (thank God) got a decent broadband connection (~£25/m). I watch the programs I want, practically when I want for free and (most importantly) without any adverts or trailers. Yes, I have to tolerate product placement, but as long as it's done well, you don't really notice it.
I've occasionally tried watching satellite / cable TV while on holiday. I got bored very quickly. The programs I wanted to watch were so saturated with adverts and trailers for other programs that by the time the program ended I'd go on to watch some other tat.
It's easy to see how people end up watching TV all evening. The solution? Opt out of the model to which broadcasters are forcing you to adhere by using your 'net connection. You'll regain your evenings and weekends as a result.
You might also try going out (without necessarily getting bladdered) or reading a book as alternative pastimes.