We didn't have cable for about 8 years. Only got it about a year ago because it was a "2 for the price of 3" services through Mediacom....we "needed" the internet and land-based phone, so it was like getting the Cable for free. We rarely watch it. We do use our TV to watch rented movies or free movies from the Library, however. Even with the movies...about 1/2 the time I will just tie flies or go fishing in the dark rather than watch it.