Reduce Costs
Combine free over-the-air programming with only the paid subscriptions you actually watch.
A practical guide from PA.net
Cut the cable bill, not your entertainment.
Build a flexible TV setup with streaming services, free local broadcasts, and an internet connection sized for your home.
What is cord cutting?
Replacing a cable or satellite package with streaming, an antenna, and optional recording equipment.
Why cut the cord?
Pay for what you watch.
Cord cutting lets you mix free broadcast television with live or on-demand subscriptions. The result can be a more flexible lineup with fewer channels you never use.
Watch on Your Schedule
Choose live channel guides or on-demand libraries and watch programs when it works for you.
Skip More Ads
Select ad-free streaming tiers or add a DVR to record broadcasts and fast-forward through commercials.
Discover Original Content
Explore niche channels and emerging sports, creators, and communities beyond traditional TV lineups.
What you need
Four parts of a cord-cutting setup.
Reliable Internet
Plan for roughly 5 to 7 Mbps per streaming device, with extra capacity for the rest of the household.
Smart TV or Streaming Player
Use a smart TV or add a streaming stick or box such as Roku, Apple TV, or another compatible player.
Over-the-Air Antenna
Receive available local broadcast channels without a monthly television subscription.
Optional DVR
Add a tuner-recorder combination to pause, record, and replay over-the-air programming.
Product images are examples only. Choose devices and services that match your channels, television, and budget.
Local internet, local support
Start with the connection behind every stream.
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