TWC has finally ticked me off enough to start looking for a new service.
Choices in this area besides TWC:
AT&T
DirecTV
Dish Network.
I had DirecTV at the old house, but I don't think I can get a signal due to the number of tall trees around here. Same with Dish. I belive they can check that for me.
Has anyone used AT&T for all their entertainment needs?

Have you considered just finding a decent internet provider and going with something like Netflix (or similar)?

I cannot wait for Google to swoop in on TWC in New York with their mega wassname fiber optic connection. I hate TWC so much. Apparently Starbucks is ditching AT&T for Google for their free Wifi too. Nice to see these communication dinosaur ripoff merchants get their proverbial backsides handed to them. 

craigb
Have you considered just finding a decent internet provider and going with something like Netflix (or similar)?

+1 to what Craig said. Netflix is great.
 
I also had Direct TV and Dish for sometime, but out of the 300+ channels, I realized we only watched about 10-15.....others were mostly junk. So I bought a Roku internet streaming box and no more monthly cable tv bills. I believe there's a new version of Roku(3) that's out which has got some good reviews (especially speed-wise and program content).
 
Once Costco gets it into their stores, I'll probably upgrade to that. You can get a lot of free content online (no more commercials:)), but check and see if you fav. shows/programs are available before jumping in. 
 
We did away with a phone line at home and got an unlimited plan with our cell phone provider, so this also cut down a lot of useless monthly bills......now, we only have to pay monthly for our high speed internet + netflix. 

Mesh

craigb
Have you considered just finding a decent internet provider and going with something like Netflix (or similar)?

.now, we only have to pay monthly for our high speed internet + netflix. 

Can you please explain how to do this like you're talking to a 5 year old?
 

timidi

Mesh

craigb
Have you considered just finding a decent internet provider and going with something like Netflix (or similar)?

.now, we only have to pay monthly for our high speed internet + netflix. 

Can you please explain how to do this like you're talking to a 5 year old?
 

Sure.
 
Does the big boy like TV?  That's a good boy!  Can you say cartoons?  Very good!
 
(Though I'm really not sure how that helps.  )
 
Netflix and others (like Hulu) stream TV series', sitcoms and movies over the internet for a monthly fee (but without those damned commercials).  However, you'll want a decent internet connection.  (Did that help more?  )

Tim, basically if you have a good internet connection, services like Netflix will stream well.
If you have an old two wire system in your area, ATT or Verizon will probably be pretty weak.
If they have optical cable in place, they may be viable.
Internet is where cable is really strong. It has to do with the physical attributes of the system delivering the signal to your home.
Greg, verify that ATT has optical fiber in your area. If yes, it's viable. If they only have two wire, forget it. You'll pay the same bill, but get crap service.
Satellite systems are ok for TV, but they can't do internet. So they farm that out, if they offer it, to a separate provider, usually ATT. So you are back to two wire, at best , very modest speed and bandwidth.
I tend to side with Mesh here(If I understand him correctly).
Go with cable internet. Assuming the coax cable and connectors in your home are healthy, Roku, Netflix, etc will perform well.
As you know, I work for Charter, but TWC is comparable.
If you have more questions, ask away. I'll help you as much as I can.

craigb
Have you considered just finding a decent internet provider and going with something like Netflix (or similar)?

FWIW that is what I did. Dropped $104/month in cable tv/DVR/home phone fees. That is $1080 per year (after paying Netflix and Hulu plus fees) in savings. I can almost buy a new Carvin L3 w/2x12 or a new Carvin Guitar every year. Or wait two years and try out an AxeFx.
 
I kinda of miss cable but I'd rather have the $1080 in my pocket. OK, actually... it doesn't go in my pocket. The kids get it. :-)
 
The best entertainment channel of all is Cakewalk CH anyway! :-)

I have Comcast cable. I think it is 25 doohickies per second or millisecond or something.
If I cancel the TV part, they are going to want $70 just for internet which is pretty preposterous I think.
 
Anyway, Will a Roku box work wirelessly with a very old analogue TV? 
Is it clear and instant?
I like the idea of the remote with the earbud jack. Nice.. I won't have to listen to 'Housewives of' anymore:)
 
I guess I should try the Netflix trial.
Do they have all the TV shows? I browsed the offerings and not much came up. Actually, nothing I recognized came up.
 
Is the Netflix really $7.99? Or, is it +++++++++++++++++++++++++ ?
 
What about local channels? And, stuff like CNN, CNBC, weather channel etc. I guess that's live TV.

Thanks, Bob.
There were a couple of nice AT&T guys here a few days ago trying to get customers. They are fiber optic here. If I had opened my TWC bill before they came instead of after, I would have signed up on the spot.
They claimed to have faster internet than TWC and are cheaper (for now).
I have an internet TV and I like the idea of Netflix and other streaming services, but unless I can get all the channels or programs we already get with TWC, it's a no-go.
Plus, I have a house mate who isn't technically proficient.  Just watching her try to change the settings so she can watch a DVD or listen to a CD is frustrating.