Peej 0 #1 February 7, 2008 Hey guys, Another quick question for an article i'm writing, i have googled my ass off and can't seem to find an exact number, how many cable channels do you have and how many are available to you in total? Can you guys only buy packages of channels, no individual channels? We don't have cable here, we have satellite TV which comes as a bundle of 300 channels, most of which are utter crap. Thanks ahead of time for the answers! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,560 #2 February 7, 2008 I think I get 71 channels. Yes, it's as a package. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #3 February 7, 2008 I have no cable channels, we buy seasons of the shows we like so we can watch them on our time. Last time I had it, I had a few hundred and most were crap, the only channels you generally can buy by the channel are the specialty sports / movie type channels. I dont know if you will find an exact number though since its not standard.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #4 February 7, 2008 The number of channels in the US generally varies from service to serivce. Different Cable companies will have different offerings depending on their "market" although from what I've seen (having lived in about 4 different markets in the past 5 years) there are generally a few "core" channels that are relatively common from company to company. As someone mentioned before for the most part channels are only generally available in groups or packages. The frustrating part of that (IMHO) is that often providers will often offer one or two channels that I would like to watch in conjunction with a number of channels that I could care less about thus requiring that I pay for more then I really want. Although I'm quite certain it's not really cost effective to offer channels individually as there are a lot of channels that would no longer be produceable... (such as MTV which used to be music television but isn't any longer... come to think of it MTV disappearing might not be a bad thing...) ScottLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #5 February 7, 2008 I do not have cable. During this past month of "rest," I bought the seasons for the shows that I do not have access too (Torchwood, Dr. Who) and watched them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #6 February 7, 2008 None. I don't have cable or satellite. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #7 February 7, 2008 I didn't count them up, but here's mine.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #8 February 7, 2008 Thanks guys. So theoretically, how many channels could a person have? Are they in the hundreds? Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #9 February 7, 2008 QuoteSo theoretically, how many channels could a person have? Are they in the hundreds? My friend has over 900 but thats skipping a few and he has premium channels as well.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #10 February 7, 2008 QuoteThanks guys. So theoretically, how many channels could a person have? Are they in the hundreds? Yes... I have satellite and I problably have 200 channels... of course I only really watch about 30 of them... ScottLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #11 February 7, 2008 Quote Quote So theoretically, how many channels could a person have? Are they in the hundreds? My friend has over 900 but thats skipping a few and he has premium channels as well. That's the kind of number i needed, thanks LM Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #12 February 7, 2008 Quote Quote Thanks guys. So theoretically, how many channels could a person have? Are they in the hundreds? Yes... I have satellite and I problably have 200 channels... of course I only really watch about 30 of them... Scott Tell me about it, of our 300 most are sports, news, even a few church channels. I watch MAYBE 20 Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #13 February 7, 2008 Full channel list here I can purchase packages of channels here'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #14 February 7, 2008 I dont have cable either. I do get about 11 channels just buy using rabbit ears....Yes, I use those things....lolTPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #15 February 7, 2008 When I was on an antenna, I had about 6 channels I didn't care to watch. With satellite and cable, I can now have 600 channels I don't care to watch. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #16 February 7, 2008 I just have standard cable TV service, channels 2 through 61, plus 98 and 99. Only costs $32 a month."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfairleigh11 0 #17 February 7, 2008 Too many, like 250. Not enough in HD! It's true tho, EVERYTHING looks better in HD. Except things that are genuinely ugly. Some of those things should not be allowed in better-than-VHS quality "We'll start the ass kissing with you" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
