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Methodology

How CableQuit estimates savings

CableQuit turns your bill and viewing needs into planning estimates so you can compare realistic no-cable options before subscribing or buying equipment.

How recommendations work

Estimates first, confirmation before switching.

  • We compare your selected channels, sports, local stations, and existing apps.
  • Apps you already pay for can count toward coverage without being charged again as new spending.
  • Live, on-demand, partial, missing, and location-dependent coverage are labeled separately.
  • Antenna reception, sports rights, prices, and provider lineups still require confirmation.

Confirm current pricing, channel availability, local coverage, equipment requirements, and cancellation terms before subscribing or buying equipment.

Inputs

CableQuit starts with your current monthly TV bill, must-have channels, sports needs, local-channel preferences, antenna willingness, and apps you already pay for.

Coverage

Recommendations separate live coverage, on-demand alternatives, missing items, and things that may require local or provider confirmation.

Cost

Estimated monthly totals use CableQuit service data and keep existing subscriptions separate from new monthly spending when possible.

Recommendation paths

Cheapest, Best Balance, and Closest to Cable are designed to show different tradeoffs rather than one guaranteed answer.

Why the calculator uses estimates

Provider prices, channel lineups, local broadcast station availability, regional sports rights, promotions, taxes, and equipment availability can change. CableQuit is designed to narrow your choices and show tradeoffs, not guarantee exact pricing or availability.

Before cancelling cable or subscribing to a new service, confirm current provider details and test any antenna-based setup at your address.

How existing apps are handled

If you already pay for a streaming app that appears in a recommendation, that app may count toward total coverage without being treated as new monthly spending. This helps avoid overstating the cost of a plan you partly already have.

How to read the three recommendation paths

Cheapest Setup focuses on reducing monthly cost. Best Balance weighs savings and coverage together. Closest to Cable favors the most complete replacement experience, even when it costs more.

This page is the central reference for how CableQuit estimates savings and recommendations. Use it alongside the calculator results before making a subscription change.

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