Raybyrnes, I signed up for the “Cox Combo” in 2002. At that time, it was $103 mo. for no movie channels and a $6.25 mo. “HD Explorer” box rental (I have an older CRT-HDTV). It’s got an awesome picture but weighs 221 lbs – LOL. At that time, there were only four (4) HD channels available.
Cox now charges me $133 for the same services. A few of my (sr. citizen) neighbors still have “rabbit ears” or rooftop antennas which give them 5-6 channels, which is okay with them. I’m not much of a TV watcher but my lone remaining kid likes all the cable channels and I *MUST* have a dedicated fax line. I don’t know how I can get around this Cox cost. I am thinking I can buy an HD converter box now as I’ve paid for mine many times over in “rent.” But that will only save $6.25 mo. If I get rid of the cable TV portion, my internet will go up at least $10.
I will not sign a contract because they only have pkgs. with “fancy” phone service and I only need a dedicated fax line, so it’s NOT cheaper.
I will investigate those antennas on Amazon this summer. Thanks, y’all.
