I got to test out the OTA channels today as I got my antenna. While I was only able to get about 7 channels, it had the main channels I would watch on cable normally for the most part. The surprising thing was how the picture quality seemed better which is a little ironic as you would assume trying to get free TV this way would result in a worst picture quality.
Technically it made sense though as I was getting the feed directly as opposed to it first going through the cable company who then transfers it back to the home user. Almost makes you wonder why everyone doesn’t use go with this route for TV services as most of the other channels can be acquired through subscriptions cheaper than TV packages.
I think I will be going with this route now. It’s just a matter of figuring out which Internet service provider to go with as it doesn’t seem like Shaw cable here in Vancouver is doing anything about its sudden rate increases. Guess it’s a good thing they did this as so far it looks like I can get better service for way less.