OT: Cutting the Cord 2.0 - Black Friday streaming deals

Post #901 » by **humanrefutation** » Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:58 am

I'm an ATT TV subscriber, and it's blacked out on TNT for me as well.

Post #902 » by **MickeyDavis** » Fri Apr 16, 2021 2:00 am

This has nothing to do with BSIWI. Remember that was just a naming rights thing. Sinclair owned FSN and Sinclair owns BSWI. So I’m not sure why TNT was blacked out everywhere in WI when it usually is not.

tski1972 · Post #903 » by **tski1972** » Fri Apr 16, 2021 2:07 am

MickeyDavis wrote:This has nothing to do with BSIWI. Remember that was just a naming rights thing. Sinclair owned FSN and Sinclair owns BSWI. So I’m not sure why TNT was blacked out everywhere in WI when it usually is not.

This has happened before, probably someone screwed up the blackout rule via TNT.

Post #904 » by **MickeyDavis** » Fri Apr 16, 2021 2:15 am

tski1972 wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:This has nothing to do with BSIWI. Remember that was just a naming rights thing. Sinclair owned FSN and Sinclair owns BSWI. So I’m not sure why TNT was blacked out everywhere in WI when it usually is not.

This has happened before, probably someone screwed up the blackout rule via TNT.

And sometimes TNT has exclusive rights and the game is not on FSWI/BSWI. There doesn’t seem to be any pattern to that.

KidA24 · Post #905 » by **KidA24** » Sat May 8, 2021 1:27 pm

Finally got Sonarr and Radarr setup for my home Plex server. Wow, what a difference. Truly an amazing time for home media organization.

tski1972 · Post #906 » by **tski1972** » Sun Jun 13, 2021 5:31 pm

TDS was recently brought into my neighborhood and they are offering a pretty amazing deal to switch over from Spectrum.

Any opinions positive or negative with TDS? We’d most likely get internet and TV.

Ryan5UW · Post #907 » by **Ryan5UW** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 4:45 pm

Does anyone stream Bally Sports for Brewers/Bucks games? I have for the past year or so, going back to when it was still Fox Sports. For some reason, within the last few weeks or so I'm no longer able to stream live games. I'm signed in using a DirecTV account as I always have been, but now I'm getting an error message that says "There is an issue playing this video, either you are not entitled to this content or there is an error playing it." I'm in Madison, so I'm in the market. I used to be able to watch live games without any issues, so I should be able to. I'm having the issue after uninstalling and reinstalling the app, trying the app on various devices, etc. I can watch highlights ok, and the app has me listed as being in the BSWI region, but I can't watch anything live - games or just regular programming. Anyone else have this issue and/or know how to solve it? I spent some time on Google over the weekend but didn't find anything that worked.

Finn · Post #908 » by **Finn** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:21 am

I stream Bally for Detroit TIgers' games w/o any issues. I use a Spectrum sign-on. Sorry I can't help.

Post #909 » by **MickeyDavis** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:57 am

Ryan5UW wrote:Does anyone stream Bally Sports for Brewers/Bucks games? I have for the past year or so, going back to when it was still Fox Sports. For some reason, within the last few weeks or so I'm no longer able to stream live games. I'm signed in using a DirecTV account as I always have been, but now I'm getting an error message that says "There is an issue playing this video, either you are not entitled to this content or there is an error playing it." I'm in Madison, so I'm in the market. I used to be able to watch live games without any issues, so I should be able to. I'm having the issue after uninstalling and reinstalling the app, trying the app on various devices, etc. I can watch highlights ok, and the app has me listed as being in the BSWI region, but I can't watch anything live - games or just regular programming. Anyone else have this issue and/or know how to solve it? I spent some time on Google over the weekend but didn't find anything that worked.

Man that sucks. I have streamed Brewers on iPad and had Bucks on TV when they play at the same time and had no issues with BSWI streaming with Spectrum. I don’t know if your issue is with DirecTV or BSWI, I’d contract them both.

KidA24 · Post #910 » by **KidA24** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:43 am

Ryan5UW wrote:Does anyone stream Bally Sports for Brewers/Bucks games? I have for the past year or so, going back to when it was still Fox Sports. For some reason, within the last few weeks or so I'm no longer able to stream live games. I'm signed in using a DirecTV account as I always have been, but now I'm getting an error message that says "There is an issue playing this video, either you are not entitled to this content or there is an error playing it." I'm in Madison, so I'm in the market. I used to be able to watch live games without any issues, so I should be able to. I'm having the issue after uninstalling and reinstalling the app, trying the app on various devices, etc. I can watch highlights ok, and the app has me listed as being in the BSWI region, but I can't watch anything live - games or just regular programming. Anyone else have this issue and/or know how to solve it? I spent some time on Google over the weekend but didn't find anything that worked.

Did you clear the data & cache from the app?

Android or iPhone?

Ryan5UW · Post #911 » by **Ryan5UW** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:56 am

KidA24 wrote:
Ryan5UW wrote:Does anyone stream Bally Sports for Brewers/Bucks games? I have for the past year or so, going back to when it was still Fox Sports. For some reason, within the last few weeks or so I'm no longer able to stream live games. I'm signed in using a DirecTV account as I always have been, but now I'm getting an error message that says "There is an issue playing this video, either you are not entitled to this content or there is an error playing it." I'm in Madison, so I'm in the market. I used to be able to watch live games without any issues, so I should be able to. I'm having the issue after uninstalling and reinstalling the app, trying the app on various devices, etc. I can watch highlights ok, and the app has me listed as being in the BSWI region, but I can't watch anything live - games or just regular programming. Anyone else have this issue and/or know how to solve it? I spent some time on Google over the weekend but didn't find anything that worked.

Did you clear the data & cache from the app?

Android or iPhone?

I can’t find a way to do that specifically, but I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled the app a few times and no dice. I mainly use the Apple TV app, but I’m having the same issue on the iPhone app and app on my Sony TV, which I believe is through Google.

The other weird thing is, if I download the DirecTV app itself, BSWI doesn’t even show up in the channel listing.

I’m actually using a family member’s DirecTV sign in, they live in the northern part of the state and have none of these issues, everything is working perfectly normal for them - on the TV, DirecTV app, etc... all golden. I’ve been using their sign in since YouTube TV dropped Fox Sports and never had an issue until now. I think somehow the account got messed up, but it’s weird that the DirecTV app works for them but cuts the channel out of the listing for me. :dontknow:

Ryan5UW · Post #912 » by **Ryan5UW** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 3:00 am

MickeyDavis wrote:
Ryan5UW wrote:Does anyone stream Bally Sports for Brewers/Bucks games? I have for the past year or so, going back to when it was still Fox Sports. For some reason, within the last few weeks or so I'm no longer able to stream live games. I'm signed in using a DirecTV account as I always have been, but now I'm getting an error message that says "There is an issue playing this video, either you are not entitled to this content or there is an error playing it." I'm in Madison, so I'm in the market. I used to be able to watch live games without any issues, so I should be able to. I'm having the issue after uninstalling and reinstalling the app, trying the app on various devices, etc. I can watch highlights ok, and the app has me listed as being in the BSWI region, but I can't watch anything live - games or just regular programming. Anyone else have this issue and/or know how to solve it? I spent some time on Google over the weekend but didn't find anything that worked.

Man that sucks. I have streamed Brewers on iPad and had Bucks on TV when they play at the same time and had no issues with BSWI streaming with Spectrum. I don’t know if your issue is with DirecTV or BSWI, I’d contract them both.

Yeah, I have no idea. I hate the BS app, so I want to blame them. The fun part is it’s a family member’s DirecTV account and they’re not the most technologically inclined, so that’s another wrinkle lol. I’ll be ok for a couple more month until we get towards the end of the baseball season, but it would be nice to be able to watch the local Bucks postgame tomorrow.

Ryan5UW · Post #913 » by **Ryan5UW** » Tue Jul 20, 2021 3:08 am

Hell, I even get the same error when I go to the Bally Sports website and sign in on there to watch live TV.

GrandAdmiralDan · Post #914 » by **GrandAdmiralDan** » Wed Oct 20, 2021 10:15 pm

This continues to be an absolute mess.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/behind-sinclair-broadcast-groups-double-whammy-week-1235033439/

Post #915 » by **MickeyDavis** » Wed Oct 20, 2021 11:52 pm

GrandAdmiralDan wrote:This continues to be an absolute mess.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/behind-sinclair-broadcast-groups-double-whammy-week-1235033439/

However this turns out you can be sure we'll be paying more one way or another

0BobLobLaw0 · Post #916 » by **0BobLobLaw0** » Sat Dec 18, 2021 10:27 pm

Now youtube tv lost espn/Disney

The closest service to that seems to be direct TV stream,, but with unlimited dvr it would be close to $80.

Hulu seems ok, but I want AMC and that's not in there.

What's everyone else using and paying?

Post #917 » by **MickeyDavis** » Sat Dec 18, 2021 10:37 pm

Content is so fragmented now. Seems like a new streamer is popping up every month.

I had Uverse for a long time and liked them. Then they dumped NFLN and Red Zone. So I swit to Spectrum. I was dubious since I had Time Warner several years ago and HATED THEM. And Spectrum is the same company. But I've been pleasantly surprised and I get the channels I want.

Post #918 » by **ReasonablySober** » Sat Dec 18, 2021 11:12 pm

0BobLobLaw0 wrote:Now youtube tv lost espn/Disney

The closest service to that seems to be direct TV stream,, but with unlimited dvr it would be close to $80.

Hulu seems ok, but I want AMC and that's not in there.

What's everyone else using and paying?

Cable TV and internet bundle with Spectrum. Pay around $115 a month.

tski1972 · Post #919 » by **tski1972** » Sun Dec 19, 2021 3:00 am

Should rename the thread “Retying the Cord”.

crkone · Post #920 » by **crkone** » Sun Dec 19, 2021 9:38 pm

Disney back on YouTube TV.