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I don't see the Big Ten Newtwork on Sling TV's channel list. Sling TV | Channels

Yeah. Feel like I am stuck in rock, between a hard place. So I called Comcast/Xfinity today... expressing my feelings about their dropping the BTN . And kept asking what their plans were to do about it. Kept getting moved up the ladder. To a guy who claimed he had final say so.... and he said... as of today, June 5..... have progressed (or not progressed) to the point where Comcast most likely will be dropping the BTN in August for the entire U.S of A. !

I just don't want to move things around from one set to the other. Like I don't have to do now with cable. It is not uncommon for me when I have a gathering over for big games to have at least 6 sets all on at the same time, for everyone to see from all over the house and even outside. RIght now, I can have six sets viewing the same station at one time.

I just discovered that Hulu Live TV, which offers the BTN, has an unlimited screen option, for just $14.99 more a month. https://help.hulu.com/en-us/overview-unlimited-screens-add-on

Yep. Same boat. One issue is that in order to get the BTN on DirectTVNow, you have to purchase one of the higher tiers. If I could go with the lowest tier, and get the BTN, then I might consider keeping cable, and just get DirectTVNow for the BTN. And settle for just two tv's for games. I do like what DirectTVNow has to offer. We have give local channels in Denver. And DTVNow offers all but one. The fact that there is no contract, and one can jump in and out is a plus. Another thing I found out is you can purchase two DTVNow accounts.... which means you can have up to 4 compatible tv's. Still not ideal, IMHO. The satellite Direct with the Genies is very appealing now... but I would rather stay away from satellite, and just have streaming. Again... the big thing is to be able to get the BTN again. Right now I envy those that Comcast considers the BTN "footprint".... not having to face this issue. Crazy that I live in Colorado, and Comcast offers me the ACC channel, the SEC channel, and of course, the PAC 12..... but no BTN. Still time to check other streaming services out... and maybe DTVNow will offer more tv's to watch in the future. Thanks for you input as well. Reacher.

I seem to have found my answer. Currently, can only stream up to two devices on DirectTVNow. That may be a killer for me. Can I stream more than one device with DIRECTV NOW? – DIRECTV NOW Help Center

Well, that puts a wrinkle into my thoughts about DirectTVNow. As I would like to set up at least 6 tv's on a streaming service. Like I currently have on cable. So let me ask you another question. Currently, I have 4 Rokus set up. On Playstation Vue, and Chromecast Ultra. Would I be able to use DirectTVNow through these devices ? Thanks for all your help. They do offer a free trial period, as do other streaming services. But I wanted to find out more, before even using the free trial period.

No. Not the satellite connection. Now I have the proper terminology. What I understand is that, DircectTVNow has one main device. Called a Genie. No Satellite. Runs as a stream off of your internet connection, just like Roku. Then for up to 8 other tv's.... you can use what they call a Genie mini.... either inside or outside of the house, that feed off of the Genie. I am just curious as to the monthly rental of each Genie mini is.... I have seen them for sale on line as well.

Thanks. I am really leaning more heavily towards DirectTVNow. Son's friends have it. Same internet company as me. Not affiliated to Direct, yet still works for them.... and they love DirectTVNow as well. Do you have those little boxes, connectors, or what ever you call them ( I've forgotten what they call them) ? I understand you can get up to 8 of them now. I certainly could use 6 or more. Just wondering what the additional cost for each is.

Thanks Kob. Utilzed Roku while my cable was out. Wife watched movies on Netflix on one of our Smart tv's. Actually spend more time on Ruku than on cable tv. Lot's of options out there, outside of cable. Just trying to figure out what is best. And I do thank you for your input. One of things I have spotted, checking out streaming services, is that there can be a lag, switching from one channel to the next. Unlike with cable. Have you found that to be th case or annoyance ? Let me know more as you learn more. Thanks !

No, literally, cut the cable leading to my house, when I was tilling the vegetable garden, this morning. I've tilled that garden for years, and years. And that cable has been there for years and years as well. First time I have cut the cable. LOL. Guy will be here tomorrow to fix. However, since Comcast (Xfinity) dropped the Big Ten Network from the channel lineup in Colorado.... I have been researching streaming services that offer the Big Ten Channel. I don't intend to cut the cable, yet. Hoping that Comcast, Xfinity or whatever they call themselves, reconnects the Big Ten Channel. I've got till the football season, to make a decision. And that is where I am requesting your input. I have looked at a lot of streaming services. So far, two stand out for me. YouTubeTV, and DirectTVNOW. Both offer the Big Ten Network. YouTubeTV, is less expensive. DirectTVNOW offers several packages. But the BTN is offered only on the higher tiers. I also like DirectTVNOW, because you can set it up anywhere in the house or even outside, to multiple tv's , and they do offer a greater channel list than YouTubeTV. Direct is more costly that YouTube.... but less than what I am currently paying for cable. So pricing, for me is not an issue. So here is my question : Do any of you fine people utilize either of these two streaming services ? How do you like them ? Or are there others out there (I know there are) that you use.... keeping in mind, what I choose must offer the BTN , that you can recommend to me to checking them out ? Thanks for any and all help. GO HOOSIERS !

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Not sure where to put this post. And since I don't follow the NBA.. not sure what has been said in this thread. But it is titled "Hoosiers in the NBA"... so I will post it here. Sadly, Greg Popvich's wife has passed. And he will be missing at least one game due to that. Pop grew up in East Chicago.. And played for the Gary, Indiana Biddy Basketball team that finished 3rd in 1960 World Championships. I did not know Pop but, I have friends that played on that team. Later. Pop played BB for Andrean. Same school as Dakich. Just wanted to share, in case you guys did not know. Messina to coach Spurs following death of Popovich's wife

"You can observe a lot, just by watching." AND "Always go to other people's funerals, or else they won't come to yours".......Yogi Berra.

When you go out to paint the fence. You better do a good job. Or else you will have to be painting it again...... Ted Nugent.

Above the stage in the auditorium of my high school : "Character is higher than intellect." ..... Ralph Waldo Emerson.

It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool, than to open it and remove all doubt. .......Mark Twain.

"Your nose could not be twelve inches long, or else it would be a foot." ______________ I Home Google.

The problem with bringing in lesser, known people is that it takes time for the audience to warm up to them. To do this in bulk, IMHO is more harmful, than helpful.

Thanks snowling. Thought this deserved it's own special acknowledgement. Coach Crean made his mark.

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First time for me opening up this thread, as the title says Hoosiers in the NBA. However, I see you guys talking more about the NBA, than Hoosiers, so I will go ahead and post this, somewhat IU related topic. Woke up this a.m. to see this tease on the front page of the Denver Post sports page : "Veteran center Mason Plumlee happy to settle in Denver after signing multiyear contract.7B" Then when I read the story, I discovered Mason was already a Nugget, and had just signed an extension. Goes to show you how much I follow the NBA ! LOL Anyway, I am sure many of you, just like me, followed the recruitments of Mason and his brothers. Though their dad sent them out of state to hone their game, many of us followed them before college in the hopes that, at least one of them would become a Hoosier, because of their Indiana ties. Mason Plumlee happy to settle in Denver after signing multiyear deal – The Denver Post

Looks like the campus alert system worked well. Side note. I started to name this thread... "Shooter on campus". But this being a basketball forum, thought better of that, and changed it to "Gunman" LOL