Free Cable Project How I Did It

A few months ago I canceled my cable television. This was a tough decision since I love watching TV. With a desire to save money and still be able to get my TV fix I researched my options. The first option was to get free HDTV from my local station with an indoor antenna. This worked out well and I did manage to get over 20 quality channels with very little invested. These local station provide me with news movies and all the major network programs. The next part of my project was to find online source for TV shows and movies when the local stations are not playing anything I might want to watch. This was also very easy to set up. With sites like HULU and almost every major network offering online shows I found thousands of hours of programing online. The online selection might even be grater then what I had on cable, and the best part is the I can watch these shows anytime I want. As for movies I found renting from iTunes a great choice the price is a few dollars less then the video store and I get my movies right away. The iTunes store also offers movies and TV shows in HD.



With these simple steps I am now able to save over $1000 a year and have more choice then ever before. If you are on the fence about getting rid of cable. The best way to do this is to start watching TV from and antenna and the Internet and forget about the able for a week. If it works out and you can live without cable then call the company up and say so long. If you are in Canada nothing feels better then calling Rogers or Cogeco and telling that you no longer need their over priced sucky service. You are now part of the OTA generation a group that values watching TV, but now save about $1000 a year on average.

BBC America Without Cable

For those who are fans of BBC America you can find a great amount of shows at their web site. At this time I was unable to find a live streaming service for this channel, but at least you can get some of the more popular shows. If you like the Top Gear show or Doctor Who they have these titles on DVD. Even Clatterford and Lost In Austin is on DVD. What I do with DVD's is watch them and then try to resell them online when I am done. This way I get to watch the shows I like and they do not end up costing me as much as owning them. This also allows me to keep a show as long as I need and then get rid of it.

BBC America's web site is HERE!

The Haier HLT71 portable LCD TV

If you want to watch free HDTV on the go or in the car then this is a great product. The Haier HLT71 LCD TV is great to take on the go. You can watch digtal channels with the built in ASTC tuner. If you are on a in an area where one channel come in better from a different angle then where your main TV antenna set up is, you can use the portable TV to tune in channels that come in from different directions in other parts of the house. You can also use it in the car for your passengers, but sometime the motion will cause the signal to fade. The unit includes a remote and is battery powered by rechargeable Li-polymer battery offers up to 2.5-hours of life between charges. This unit is now shipping in the US I wish I could get one here in Canada. This is the perfect unit to watch FREE HDTV on the go.

Click here for the full specs and details for the Haier HLT71 LCD TV prices start at $104.97.

HDMI (2 meter) 6 foot cable HQ 1080P 1.3b $0.01

This has to be the best deal on an HDMI cable only 1 cent. You can get this HDMI cable for $0.01 plus $2.98 for shipping. There is a limited supply make sure you get your before they run out.

Get this HDMI Cable Here!

Jericho Great Show Watch It on CBS

The free cable project has also introduced new shows, that I never watched when I was paying for cable. One such show was Jericho I never watched it on television, but became aware of this show when I went on cbs.com you can watch the full series on CBS's web site or on HULU. Living without cable has created a new way of watching television. When I go on online I find one show that seems interesting and I can watch it from season one till I catch up. Once I catch up I can watch it through my HDTV antenna each week or go online and watch episodes as they are posted.



This way I never miss an episode and I get to watch more shows then ever before. It's a new way of watching television and some might find it strange. When I think of the money that I am saving and the vast amount of new shows I can watch fro free it makes sense. If you have not watched Jericho make this one of your online shows. Enjoy your cable free television and put your money towards something better.

Download Unlimited Number of Movies

There is a new service called Movie Rocket which allows users to download an unlimited number of movies. The movies are also available in HD. This is the solution for those who want to get a vast amount of movies. This service is worth getting in addition to just your HD antenna as the choices for movies is a bit limited with just an antenna.

Company Details:
Movie Rocket is the product of more than 7 years of dedicated research and development to create an easy-to-use computer program that legally accesses thousands of HD DVD Movies including the latest & hottest DVD releases, TV Shows and Music Videos.

Unlimited 24/7 Downloads - no time limits, no bandwidth limits, no content limits. Users can download a full DVD movie or show within 30 minutes or less and play any download on their computer, home theater, or TV!


Download Movie Rock Software Here!

HDTV Over The Air Free The Best Thing Going

Just looking at Cogeco's web site and read that they charge $5.99 for local access to HDTV channels. These are the same channels I am getting for free with an HDTV indoor antenna. Even if you have basic cable you can get rid of the HD channel package from the cable company and buy a cheap antenna. You would save $71.88 a year just from cutting this out of the package. You can get a basic antenna for around $20.00, I have no clue why so many people don't know this. Spread the word let your friends and family know about alternatives to cable. There are so many choices. This week I watched a good amount of television and it cost me nothing. With Internet TV and local HDTV channels I had more then enough entertainment. Look for a more posts and information on getting the best free television viewing bookmark this blog.

JumpTV Internet TV

JumpTV (www.JumpTV.com) is the world's leading broadcaster of television over the Internet. With over 300 channels from 75+ countries, JumpTV delivers its audience news, sports and entertainment content on a real-time basis from all corners of the globe. JumpTV has viewers in over 100 countries who watch channels on JumpTV.com via ordinary Internet connections on their home computers, laptops, Internet-enabled television sets, and 3G mobile phones.

JumpTV allows viewers to remain connected to their homeland by providing an easy way to watch their favorite television networks, sporting events, dramas and movies from anywhere in the world. JumpTV channels are available on a subscription basis and select content is available for free to audiences in the United States. Channels are also available as part of national, regional or lifestyle packages. In addition to offering live streams, JumpTV offers complementary content on a Video on Demand (VoD) and Pay per View (PPV) basis.

Visit www.jumptv.com for more info.

HDTV Outdoor Antenna Clearstream 4

The Clearstream 4 has been getting some great reviews as an outdoor antenna. The users that have installed this antenna claim to have picked up double the channels they had with an indoor antenna. If you can place an antenna outdoors then try the Clearstream 4 with the unique design it is a serious outdoor HDTV antenna.

Product Description
ClearStream antennas represent a breakthrough in size and unmatched ultra efficient design and directionality. Advanced design software allows these 20" x 28" antennas to be smaller and powerful across the core UHF DTV spectrum offering consistent high gain. This advancement in antenna efficiency allows up to 98% of the available broadcast signal to actually reach the incoming antenna cable rather than being lost to impedance mismatches. The ClearStream4 quad-loop design receives all core DTV channels available with a range up to 65 +miles. There is also additional capability on higher level VHF frequencies. They are engineered for extra strength and durability, using anodized aluminum for corrosion resistance and are easy to assemble.

You can find this antenna ready to ship here!

More Online Shows At AMC

The AMC Networks TV website has many shows that you can watch online. They also have some great DVD box sets in their store. You can watch classics like the Prisoner. They also have a great section for Mad Men fans. The Prisoner is a great show from the 60's you can watch it at this link.

Click Here to Watch AMC Networks Online!

CTV Programs For Canadians Online TV

If you are in Canada or can hide your IP address from another country then CTV has many shows online. The CTV network has shows from Discovery MTV Much Music and Bravo. They also have a ton of show that air on the CTV network like Flashpoint. There is at least a few months of content to watch through their site. This is a must on your list of Internet TV. The other day I also tried the US based tv.com this site also has a good number of shows. Just with Internet TV you can fill months of TV viewing and best yet all for free through the Internet.