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HelpUTech Recommends these devices to help you cut the cable cord. Contact us with your questions or for help with setup.
Motorola MB7621
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If you pay Comcast for your internet but not your home phone service, you should buy your own modem. Comcast will happily charge you $10+ each month to lease their cable modem/router combo FOREVER. Buy this once for $70. -11/2019
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Netgear Nighthawk AC2300
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The Netgear AC2300 will keep your WIFI connected devices humming at their top speeds. This is plenty of router power for the vast majority of homes. You can step up to a Tri-band router like the Asus AC3200 if you have a very large number of connected devices fighting for a connection.
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Recommended Internet Provider: Comcast Xfinity
For the South Central Pennsylvania area Comcast is the only legitimate choice for reliable high speed internet service. Unfortunately there are a ton of strings attached, the biggest being having to deal with a company that has a virtual monopoly on service and knows it. In June of 2018 you could subscribe to an internet only plan (Preferred Pro) for about $100 (including fees & taxes) without signing a contract.
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Our choice for Over The Top TV provider is YouTube TV. For $40 a month you get a wide range of channels available through the YouTube TV app on your smart TV and most of your mobile devices. Your service can also be accessed through any web browser. The menu system feels very much like traditional cable. Youtube TV also includes UNLIMITED DVR service. It will save as many shows as you want for up to 9 MONTHS. As of August 2018 all local channels for South Central PA are included.
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Roku Ultra HDR
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With the largest selection of apps and a clean and simple interface, the Roku Ultra is an easy pick for best streaming device. When you ditch your cable box you're going to need need an access point to reach your OTA TV service, Netflix, Hulu, etc... This model adds 4K HDR support along with the ability to plug head phones directly into the remote for private listening.
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ClearStream Indoor HD Antenna
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The ClearStream Eclipse will bring in clear HD signals from your local broadcast stations. The 50 mile model will cover your bases in the Central PA area. The included "sure-grip" tape allows this antenna to be mounted (and remounted) just about anywhere in your home to achieve the best signal. These antennas work great without any additional services if you can live with just the channels within reach, or they can fill the holes in an OTA TV service providers offering.
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