Cancelling Directv

My contract has been up for years, I've been with Directv for 13 plus years. I read up on how to cancel Directv you certainly need to read all the fine print. I also understand I'll need to buy something like a firestick to hookup to the internet. It's time to cut the satellite cord and use Att & ACP program for internet service so I can watch/stream shows. I want home internet and not to use the ACP on my wireless. It's a rip off on wireless. PS I just retired & it's time to downsize and  simplify. Thanks for your input.

@Juniper Tv is entertainment, I agree with you and I paid dearly for years, the gaming on my cell among other activities I enjoy are also entertainment, I pay for that too.  If someone  qualifies for ACP & Lifeline then how it is used is their choice. Whether it's free or at a discounted price. And yes, it can be used to stream movies, shows etc.. I know people that retired or disabled already using Att & ACP to watch TV. 

@Juniper Totally understand what your saying. No changes since the first 2 years of my agreement.  Unless they added some channels without my knowledge or agreement. I did catch them once adding something for 3 months and charging me for it. I wasn't even watching what they added. That's a big no, no. I finally made them understand not to add anything to my account or call selling me something. My agreement is up. Thanks for your input.

Sure, you can cancel Directv but that doesn’t mean you will be able to stream everything you want for free.

@sandblaster I don't expect it to be free but surely it's cheaper than $82.40 for the very few channels I currently watch. 

@Juniper I got to thinking, I got an HDTV about 10yrs ago as a gift it was an upgrade from my 19in b&w....lol  I did have to get an HD box. That's the only upgrade I got. I was happy about that. You sound surprised I only have 1 tv 1 box in 1 room.😂 Just remember this, I don't have to share it with anyone else. So see streaming might get me a smart TV in the near future, now that would be a real upgrade.

AFAIK the low income/lifeline internet/phone services have caps on usage that streaming will soon eat up.

@Gail_E That all depends on what streaming service or services you decide to get. There are dozens to pick from and many people find they end up paying more for streaming than they did with cable or satellite.

@sandblaster If that occurs I do have a backup plan, I have an Indoor Digital Antenna that picks up 9 local channels, sometimes more sometimes less. A girl's got to have a backup plan..lol Thanks for the warning. 

@Juniper Thanks for the suggestions and info I appreciate all the input.