We finally cut the cord with DirecTV today. I will say we enjoyed the programs while we had them, but we have had the service suspended for 4 months and realized that we just don't miss it at all. That saves us about $1400 per year. You can buy a lot of beer for that kind of money. If you are a sports addict, you might not be able to turn it off. I don't watch sports. No problem.
We can receive broadcast television. Ginny likes to watch Jeopardy. I don't. Occasionally something comes along on PBS. We have a 60 inch flat screen upstairs and broadcast TV looks pretty good. Now if there was some interesting content. Currently using Hulu to watch Twilight Zone and X Files. When I feel like it, that is.
John, I never ever watch sport on my TV, or anywhere. I have had people stand back in amazement with an incredulous look on their face and say "what, you never watch any sport, I don't believe it" when I tell them. Its a funny old world.