More and more people these days are cutting the cord and getting rid of their expensive $150+ a month cable packages for extremely cost-effective alternatives. With so many services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and more that stream large selections of movies and original tv shows for $10/month, it’s easy to see why cable companies are feeling the burn.
Although getting a variety of shows and movies is great, others are still forced to go the cable route due to the lack of live television available. Sports fans that want to watch the games live on Sundays and people that just want to watch the local news after work, still feel the need to buy a cable package.
There are other options though when it comes to cord cutting if you can just simplify down to the essentials. Here’s how to get free HDTV in the cities, legally of course:
You’ll need to get an antenna
A lot of TVs these days actually have internal antennas that pull in high quality and high definition local television channels without needing to purchase an antenna. Check for this before doing anything else.
If not, then just head on down to your local electronics store and pickup a simple over-the-air-antenna. They can run from $15-$100 depending on the range and how powerful of an antenna you’ll need.
You can see a full run down of antenna picks here: The Cord Cutters Guide to the Best Indoor Antennas
Depending on if you live near a broadcasting tower, you may or may not need an amplified antenna. But if you’re near the cities, you likely can go with the cheaper route and pick up all of the local HD Channels in the area.
Here’s all of the channels you can pull in locally with an antenna in HD in the Twin Cities:
You may have to play around with the antenna depending on where it’s located in your house. Sometimes wall materials and trees outside can obstruct the signal. Try to place it near a window if possible.
You’ll be pleasantly surprised with the results. If you’ve purchased the right antenna, it should be good enough to get you all of the local channels for sports and local news including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, etc.
And for those that need those extra channels like ESPN, check out other cord cutting options like Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, and DirecTV Now. Best of all, look forward to saving hundreds of dollars a year!
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