Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Yes to Apple Internet-TV? Maybe!

Assuming a new Internet-TV offering by Apple happens AND it bundles NBC’s content with that from CBS, ABC, and FOX, should I finally cut the cable cord?  Well, it depends!



Today, I pay Verizon…
If Apple…
TV Bundle
$64.99 for Extreme HD (367 channels)
$40
Devices
$39.99 for multi-room DVR – 3 rooms
*
Internet
$55 for 50/50
$70 (still needed – assume no contract or bundle discount)
Contract/Bundle Savings
-$15.00 (-$10 for Internet and -$5 TV) through 9/15

None expected
Surcharges
$10.95 (includes $2.42 for Regional Sports Networks)
??? (some savings)

Taxes (State and Local)
$2.60

TOTAL
$158.53
approx.  $120 + one time fees
One-time fees
None
*$150 for 2 Apple-TV devices (already have 1)

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