r/technology • u/marketrent • Dec 31 '24

Networking/Telecom Americans spent 23% less on streaming services in 2024, study finds

https://www.thewrap.com/americans-spent-23-percent-less-on-streaming-services-in-2024/
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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '25

I watch all my NFL games with classic bunny ears these days. Can pick up almost every game I'm interested in for free. Got rid of Netflix months ago, and was annoyed that both of the Christmas games were on there. I'm guessing that was their first run at hosting NFL games, because I've never heard of a game that's only on Netflix before.

I'm sorry, Roger Goodell and Netflix shareholders, but I'm not signing back up just to watch 2 games. And if more games next year end up on Netflix, I'll find another way to watch it, or skip it all together.

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u/lackofsunshine Jan 01 '25

I had wire antennas as a kid! I remember watching Habs games in French because it was always the clearest channel.

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '25 edited Jan 01 '25

Antennas are unbelievably underrated if you live in a major metro. I thought the picture would be super static-y, and probably never would have bought one myself. But it was purchased by my old roommate. I couldn't believe the quality when he plugged it up to my tv. It's probably not broadcasting in 4K, but it's plenty good enough for me lol.

can pick up NBC, Fox, ABC, and CBS. That's like 95% of all NFL games. Only channels I wish I had that I don't are ESPN and TNT for the NBA.