Kurbie Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 What would YOU recommend in and Ajijic area for many of the US channels such as Fox News, CNN, ESPN and Netflix? Thanks for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Kind of depends on what resolution you want, streaming or download. http://lifehacker.com/can-you-tell-the-difference-between-720p-1080p-and-4k-1731323537 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Haha... Chillin, you love to push streaming, but there are a LOT of people who can't deal with the complexities. My answer is SHAW: many channels, lots of chances to watch something you missed because of the different time zones. All the U.S. networks and more. Not NetFlix, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradshoe Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 My favorites from Shaw, that I hadn't found elsewhere, PBS, pretty much any NFL game including the NFL network, lots of movie choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Saltos Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Shaw does not have ESPN but is does have TSN which carries a lot of ESPN programming. I'm satisfies 95% of the time with it. Direct TV is a reasonable alternative to consider. Not as easy as Shaw but it has some advantages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2scoot Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 shaw network down today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Saltos Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 No. BTW, it's never been down in the 8 years I've had it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 I have Dish US thru CP Electronics in Guadalajara. It was about $1500us the first year that included the DVR receiver and annually $800 for service. I have the large 2.4 m dish and get all the channels we are used to having and that you mention plus all the HBO and network channels out of NY/NJ. Netflix is thru my Apple TV and wi-fi. Make sure your computer has a VPN service when you sign up for Netflix or you will get the vastly inferior Mex Netflix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klutzy Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 What are the other cable TV systems besides Shaw in Ajijic village? Is there much difference in price? We have something (included in rent) that gets several US stations, but only 3 are in English. We would like to request something different if cost is comparable and installation fee not too high. A fairly basic package would be fine, preferably with some news and a few network stations. BTW our Netflix streams with no problems and there is not much difference from the US version; same with Youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Telecable is probably what comes with your rental. We have used it for 17 years.......not perfect, but DOES have CBS, NBC, ABC, and Fox NY in English (when it's not down). Advantage is you get Mexican news channels, plus there are several other channels (92 in the basic package) and you can often find something to watch in English. The basic has several sports channels, and often even the Mexican channels will have golf, etc. in English.... ?? And the price is right! Mexican news in Spanish -- sure, you won't understand it at first. But there are bottom of screen streamers that can help, plus you at least get to see some pictures of what's happening in your adopted country --- on stations both from Guadalajara and Mexico City. They have a fancier package with many more channels to choose from, but I have no idea how many of them are in English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillenparadise Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 And USTVNOW will give you US networks and PBS free on your computer. They would love to sign you up for one of their expensive packages, but I have been just saying no for several years and still use them on the rare occasions my Shaw has a tantrum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Saltos Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 There is only ONE cable option: Telecable. There are several satellite options: Sky, Dish Mexico, Dish US, Direct TV, and Shaw. You can google them and view what they offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLU Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I believe USTVNOW is kaput! Another company bought them and now for a not inexpensive monthly fee is required.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLU Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Cable.satellite or KODI? I myself have use KODI for past few years. I have offered set up for a few of my friends, but they declined because of what they view as a hassle. For some it is. For them, Computer Guy is correct. Stay with the cable or satellite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joco Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I believe USTVNOW is kaput! Another company bought them and now for a not inexpensive monthly fee is required.. USTVNOW is still in business. Some hijackers got its mailing list and tried to steal its customers. https://www.ustvnow.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joco Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Telecable is probably what comes with your rental. We have used it for 17 years.......not perfect, but DOES have CBS, NBC, ABC, and Fox NY in English (when it's not down). Advantage is you get Mexican news channels, plus there are several other channels (92 in the basic package) and you can often find something to watch in English. The basic has several sports channels, and often even the Mexican channels will have golf, etc. in English.... ?? And the price is right! Mexican news in Spanish -- sure, you won't understand it at first. But there are bottom of screen streamers that can help, plus you at least get to see some pictures of what's happening in your adopted country --- on stations both from Guadalajara and Mexico City. They have a fancier package with many more channels to choose from, but I have no idea how many of them are in English. The digital has more English channels than the basic. To watch the NY network channels, disconnect the cable from the wall to the digital box and connect it to the back of the TV. Or, buy a switch and change connections with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcscats Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 The digital has more English channels than the basic. To watch the NY network channels, disconnect the cable from the wall to the digital box and connect it to the back of the TV. Or, buy a switch and change connections with it. No I suggest you use a two way splitter. Put one Coax into cable box and put other cable into tv. Than you auto program the Tv connection. To switch you use the source/input button on your TV. US channels are analog only and don't show up on digital box. Warning US network channels go bye bye quite often. Normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joco Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 No I suggest you use a two way splitter. Put one Coax into cable box and put other cable into tv. Than you auto program the Tv connection. To switch you use the source/input button on your TV. US channels are analog only and don't show up on digital box. Warning US network channels go bye bye quite often. Normal. Isn't that what I said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcscats Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Its not called a switch its called a splitter so no you didn't give them the right name for the part. You also didn't tell them to auto program the TV. Just filling in info that folks need. A switch is used in Sat. stuff but thats a whole pile of different worms. You need a high bandwidth two way splitter to set up your TV for both analog and to hook up cable box. Another way is to run a second coax wire from the cable companies distribution box out on the street. Almost always you split the signal inside the house unless you have low signal level problems at the street No offense intended your info was good just a word wrong. In technology correct words are important sometimes to get the right part. You can buy a switch (black box) with two input and one outputs and a remote but thats made for folks who don't have multiple inputs on the TV. Splitter is not expensive and saves you from having another remote on the table and keeps things simple. Two way splitter has one input and two outputs. About the size of a old matchbox. Do not use a cable switch if you have a PVR as it can only connect up one and you might lose recordings. My background is I was a system manager for a cable and satellite company used by a fortune 500 company. I also was a beta tester for Dish network early efforts in the US. Two way splitter and two short segments of coax with male ends on each will allow both analog cable and digital cable to work on one TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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