You’ve finally made the decision to cut the cord. It’s an exciting decision because you’ve realized that you’re going to end up saving a lot of money. Once you’ve called and cancelled your cable, the next logical step you might think of would be to ask whether or not you need your Internet service. The […]
It’s safe to say in a streaming society that HDTV antennas are making a comeback. People might not think of an antenna as something that is relevant or necessary in 2017, but they would be wrong. Gone are the days of the aluminum foil rabbit ears. Antennas these days are sleek, powerful, and necessary for […]
We often recommend to people who are new to cutting the cord or who might be a little uncertain about installing a TV antenna to give an indoor antenna a shot. That way they can get a grasp on the concept of over-the-air television and using an TV antenna without jumping through the hoops of […]
We love hearing from happy customers. It’s one of our favorite things, right up there with the money we save by cutting the cord and cake. Cake is pretty nice. We recently received this letter from a happy customer who has gone above and beyond being an average cord cutter to now being a cord […]
If you’ve been eyeing the new MAX series of TV antennas, here’s a great video review of the 2MAX by The Mad Hermit. What better way to truly SEE the impact of the new antenna than with a video, right? Antenna installation has gotten even easier with our MAX antennas. Mark takes you step by […]
By: John Brillhart Founder: Cable Alternatives John Brillhart is the Founder of Cable Alternatives, a professional cord cutting consultancy and antenna installation firm located in Minneapolis. John has personally installed over 200 antennas on homes and businesses and Cable Alternatives has installed over 1000 antennas since its founding nearly 3 years ago. While TV technology […]
We’ve all been there. Drawn into a “FREE TRIAL”. What can go wrong? Of course, I would like to try something for free, maybe for a day, maybe a week, sometimes longer. Who wouldn’t? Free trials are wonderful, they’re a great way to try out a product before splashing the cash or making a deeper […]
Dads: The silent hero. The handyman at the ready to fix a broken shelf. The super soccer coach. The funny man with the horrible dad jokes. The grill master extraordinaire. Grads: The hard-working students who have busted their butts (for at least the semester leading up to graduation) for good grades. The taped up “countdown […]
Another day, another article talking about the horrors of cable companies. The latest news is that cable companies are, once again, raising their fees. Are you surprised? We’re not! The thing with cable and pay-TV companies is this: they will nickel and dime their customers, until they have no customers left. They won’t learn their […]
There’s something about us we think you should know. Something about our personality and our standards. We have this drive, something that just eats at us, and keeps us awake at night. That drive we’re speaking of? To be the best and provide the most advanced antennas on the market. We can’t rest until we […]
Spring is here, and now is the time to start preparing for and planning those Summer vacations! If you’re one of those people chomping at the bit to hit the road, join the club! Before you rev that engine and leave the dust behind you, do you have your TV antenna ready to go? Jim […]
April 12 is a big day for sports fans. Well, for hockey fans, in particular. It’s the day the playoffs finally begin! Fans will be playing the NHL bracket and rooting for their favorite team to bring home the coveted Stanley Cup. The playoffs will air on multiple networks. If you want to watch all […]
