Because of increasing cost my parents decided to cut the cable with the help of us kids. They use ota digital receiver for local channels. The pay only for internet. They purchased a Roku for one tv and a blu-ray with apps on the other. They use my Netflix on both devices, my sisters Hulu Plus and my brothers HBO go account. For phone they have the MagicJack that doesn't require a PC. Montly internet 50.00. Total monthly savings 125.00 per month. They are happy.