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Earlier this year I set up my parents so they could cut the cord. Already they had cut their cable TV package down to $22 a month, paying only for local channels. My parents do not watch very much TV, and when they do, they watch local channels.\u00a0\u00a0For the $22, they received 15 channels in standard definition. After looking at the channel finder on Mohu, I determined quickly that they could receive more than 30 channels free over the air\u2014many in HD\u2014and I jumped at the opportunity.<\/p>\n

Cord Cutting Equipment<\/h2>\n

First, I picked up a Sky 60<\/a> antenna to ensure my parents received some of the more distant channels. To make sure they always had something to watch I also picked up a cheap Roku 1, so they could get Netflix and Amazon Instant along with other free channels on the Roku.<\/p>\n

Significant Savings<\/h2>\n

The best part is they now receive twice the channels they previously did when paying $22 per month; but, more importantly, they receive all the same channels\u2014many in HD\u2014for free.<\/p>\n

The Sky 60 <\/a>and the Roku were not only easy to set up, but also they were easy for my parents to understand. This will save my parents $264 a year and at least $2,640 over the next 10 years.<\/p>\n

If your parents are looking to save some money, think about setting them up to be cord cutters.
\nLuke Bouma is the owner of\u00a0CordCutterNews.com<\/a>\u00a0and is a dedicated cord cutter. Cord Cutter News gives you some of the best reviews and news about cutting the cord. You can find them on Twitter\u00a0@CordCuttersNews<\/a>\u00a0or on their\u00a0Facebook Page<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Earlier this year I set up my parents so they could cut the cord. Already they had cut their cable TV package down to $22 a month, paying only for local channels. 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