07-31-2018, 06:40 PM
If you still get internet via cable I think you can get most of the CNN and ESPN stuff online without any further cost. I don't know for certain as my internet comes over the cell network so have a data limit, but when I stay at hotels and use their wifi I can watch quite a lot of CNN and ESPN online. I think the ultimate decision is very much up to the type of shows you want to watch, but buying an antenna is a one-off cost and if it isn't for you can continue with cable and/or satellite. Then the antenna works as a backup.
Beware though, the OTA channels do tend to go out if there are power outages in Hilo and can take quite some time to come back online.
Hulu and sling are other internet services you might consider if you stick with cable internet. Sling.com is good for sports but don't know about Hulu as I don't use it. I don't recommend either if you use a mobile hotspot as you'll eat up your data limit quickly, but my cricket obsession requires me to keep a Sling subscription. The only problem with Sling.com is that you never know what you're going to get when you click on a show - their schedules are often arse over tits.
Beware though, the OTA channels do tend to go out if there are power outages in Hilo and can take quite some time to come back online.
Hulu and sling are other internet services you might consider if you stick with cable internet. Sling.com is good for sports but don't know about Hulu as I don't use it. I don't recommend either if you use a mobile hotspot as you'll eat up your data limit quickly, but my cricket obsession requires me to keep a Sling subscription. The only problem with Sling.com is that you never know what you're going to get when you click on a show - their schedules are often arse over tits.