Take control of your TV experience through streaming

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We all know change is hard sometimes. We like the way things are. Making a change gets us out of our comfort zones and may require us to do things differently. But with all the adjustments and changes we’ve had to make recently, we’ve proven that we can adapt and learn new ways of doing things, especially if it can save us money.

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If you’re still paying for cable or satellite TV each month, no matter who your provider is, you’ve likely seen frequent rate increases for those service over the last few years. Unfortunately, that trend is only going to continue. Have you heard that there is a better way to watch TV that can save you money over traditional cable? 

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What is streaming TV?

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Cable and satellite companies are no longer the only way to get great TV shows or movies. As smart TVs and streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime have exploded in popularity, more content is now available outside of the traditional cable/satellite bundle. With the power and speed of high-speed Internet from CMS Internet plus a streaming device or smart TV to get the Live TV channels you love; you are in control of how much money you spend and the channels you pay for.

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What is a smart TV or streaming device? Do I have one? Do I need one?

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If you’ve purchased a TV in the last few years, you most likely have a Smart TV with the ability to begin streaming right now. If you have an older TV or one that doesn’t support the newest streaming services, then Apple, Roku, Amazon, Google and others all sell affordable streaming devices that turn almost any TV into a smart TV, for as low as $29.99. Most of these devices offer a simple interface to watch your favorite shows. You can either connect your Smart TV or streaming device to your Wi-Fi Internet service. We carry the Amazon Fire Sticks and will gladly sell and install one for you.

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Can I really get the same channels I watch now for less money?

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Yes, you can, but with all the services out there, it can be confusing. That’s why we recommend the websites below to make it easy to find the best streaming service for you and your family. Not only will it help you figure out which service has the channels you want, but it also recommends replacement options for channels that may allow you to choose a smaller bundle and save even more money.

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Don’t pay more than you should for the TV programming you love.

 

There are also some handy websites such as suppose.tv and untangle.tv and that will help you figure out what service best fits your viewing needs, at the best price. You can check them both out by clicking the buttons below:

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Note: If you don’t already have Internet service, we do recommend signing up for at least our 10Mbps service to use these services, and one of our faster packages if you are going to be viewing more than one TV at a time.

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As always, CMS is here to help. Our customer service team will be happy to assist you with finding the right streaming options to fit your programming and budget needs. Give us a call at 989.779.1800 or send us a message by clicking here and we’ll contact you to discuss streaming options or answer any questions you have about cutting the cord.

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We are also excited to announce our partnership with DirecTV Stream. To find out what DirecTV Stream packages are available in your area, please click the logo below or call 1-833-603-2571