It wasn’t long ago that Bryce and I sat down and tried to figure out which bills we could cut out or cut back on. We both came up with a simple answer:

We could cut back $100 a month by simply cutting our cable bill down to just internet service and “basic” cable.

So we did.

I have to admit, the kids really don’t like not being able to watch Dora, but because we don’t have cable anymore, they end up watching more PBS if they are watching TV at all. Really, cutting back on TV means the kids are outside playing more.

As for Bryce and I, we just end up watching whatever is on at night and when I miss my favorite prime-time show, I can easily watch it online. We’re a fairly “connected” household and have several computers that are always connected to a high speed internet connection.

The main websites to catch your “network” TV shows are the actual network websites like abc.com, nbc.com, cbs.com, and fox.com. Also, HULU.com has become a very popular website that is not only free but also is legal, which there are ways to catch your favorite cable shows on the internet, but I’ll let you Google that for yourself rather than me telling you.

There are just so many other ways to get your television than paying outrageous prices for cable TV or satellite TV as long as you have an internet connection.

Also, don’t forget that over-the-air TV is all digital now, so that is another completely free option for everyone who has to have “cable service” with their cable internet (like we do).

It sounds great, it really does. I have had cable TV and internet for almost 5 years where I live. I do not have Comcast though…this is where it becomes a poor choice. Many people have had a lot of problems with Comcast. Readers of the blog The Consumerist have voiced their opinion about Comcast and it was voted the #2 “Worst Company in America 2008″ only losing to Countrywide Home Loans…one of the largest players in the mortgage crisis. Comcast has a history of spotty internet and phone and over-charging on monthly bills.

Another trick is that at the bottom of the press release is where it says Triple Play package availability and offers vary by market. Total number of Wii systems is limited. With Comcast’s history, many people will still be hesitant to buy into the program, even with the enticing offer.