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Arrgh! A dilemma watching the game ...
Oct 1, 2022, 4:32 PM
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I fear I already know the answer, but some of the great minds here may be of help:
Lost internet/cable during Ian's visit. It has yet to return with the game closing in.
I can piggyback on our Verizon, but the Data charge will be ugly. Since my wife is recvering from surgery, I'm not heading to the local bar (and if you'e been in this town, you know it ain't that mice a bar to begin with.
And we're too far away from the big city to rig up an antenna.
So ... any ideas to watch the game without mortgaging the house to Verizon are greatly appreciated.
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Re: Arrgh! A dilemma watching the game ...
Oct 1, 2022, 4:36 PM
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Neighbor's?
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My first thought ....
Oct 1, 2022, 4:46 PM
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... while I was picking up debris, my neighbor was looking at a leaning pine tree. As soon as we exchanged the "everyone all right?" greetings, he asked me if we had internet. They're out as well.
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Re: Arrgh! A dilemma watching the game ...
Oct 1, 2022, 4:38 PM
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Maybe not the best but I'd mortgage the house, bite the bullet with Verizon, then plead mercy for them when Bill comes in ( because of internet) etc... Not your fault and throw in your bride had surgery. Surely it wouldn't be a good look for them if that story went public. Lol but I bet they'd waive the charge.
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Re: Arrgh! A dilemma watching the game ...
Oct 1, 2022, 4:41 PM
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See if you can talk anyone into live streaming it on FB live haha…about your only option
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Head to McDonald's and hook up to their wifi.***
Oct 1, 2022, 4:43 PM
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The few hours spent with Ronald McDonald ...
Oct 1, 2022, 4:48 PM
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...would become year of "you left me for a football game!" from the wife.
I fear she wouldn't be swayed by, "But honey ... it was an IMPORTANT game!"
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You could always come back with the
Oct 1, 2022, 4:56 PM
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"you had surgery during football season" retort
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That would probably bring on the old "wifey tore her surgery
Oct 1, 2022, 5:32 PM
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stitches out braining me with a frying pan" gambit.
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Re: Arrgh! A dilemma watching the game ...
Oct 1, 2022, 4:43 PM
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Data charges are still a thing ?
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As one rev to another…
Oct 1, 2022, 4:46 PM
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I think we should start a gofundme to pay for RevDodd’s data bill. I don’t feel good about the game if he isn’t watching it.
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Re: As one rev to another…
Oct 1, 2022, 5:06 PM
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Count me in.
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Re: Arrgh! A dilemma watching the game ...
Oct 1, 2022, 4:46 PM
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I think Verizon is offering unlimited Data until October 4 due to Ian Check it out
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Re: Arrgh! A dilemma watching the game ...
Oct 1, 2022, 4:48 PM
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WOW! I'll check
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Drat! Florida only***
Oct 1, 2022, 4:52 PM
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I'd LOVE to be able to hear the game on radio ...
Oct 1, 2022, 5:16 PM
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ALAS, I was robbed of that option a while back.
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can you switch your Verizon plan to unlimited data for just
Oct 1, 2022, 4:56 PM
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a few days... then either use the data or use it as a hotspot....
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Re: can you switch your Verizon plan to unlimited data for just
Oct 1, 2022, 4:58 PM
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I did that last December to watch Iowa st game. Obviously a little tounge in cheek with my response above but Verizon would work with you, even post charges.
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Re: Arrgh! A dilemma watching the game ...
Oct 1, 2022, 5:03 PM
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I wish I could think of a solution. Maybe listen on the radio, then catch the replay when your internet is restored? Yep--it's the worst-case scenario.
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Double up on her meds about 6:45
Oct 1, 2022, 5:07 PM
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Come back and check on her at the half
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Re: Double up on her meds about 6:45
Oct 1, 2022, 5:09 PM
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Maybe a friend could sit with your wife?
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Re: Arrgh! A dilemma watching the game ...
Oct 1, 2022, 5:12 PM
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Verizon charges you for data on your phone? Mine is unlimited on phone, I only get charged for tethered data. Watch it on phone.
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Re: Arrgh! A dilemma watching the game ...
Oct 1, 2022, 6:09 PM
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Does Verizon throttle the bandwidth after hitting a data cap?
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If OTA antenna is not an option, then obviously internet is the only choice
Oct 1, 2022, 5:22 PM
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I don't know what your data limit is for your plan, but you can check your remaining balance on your account and then set a limit on your phone. If your wife also has a smart phone you have two lines of data to use (unless it's shared). You might be able to reduce the resolution of the video depending the app you are streaming with. You can also pause during timeouts and long time between plays (like after a TD)to reduce data consumed. Good luck!
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I think your wife is being really selfish!
Oct 1, 2022, 6:00 PM
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Just kidding! Just kidding! ??
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Radio might not be a bad idea
Oct 1, 2022, 6:18 PM
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Had to use that last week for a stretch
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