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Video Streaming Services:

Physical Media

  • DVDs
  • VHS Tapes
  • Blu-Rays

Live Television 

  • Free OTA TV
  • Cable/Satellite TV


Music & Podcast Streaming Services:

Physical Media

  • CDs
  • Cassettes
  • Vinyls

MP3 Players

  • Apple iPods
  • Sony Digital Players

Other

  • Free OTA Radio


Smartphones:

Dumbed-Down Smartphone

  • Olauncher
  • Niagra Launcher
  • Parental controls

Traditional Dumbphone

  • Flip phones 
  • Candy bar phones
  • Qwerty phones
  • 2G phones (where service is still available)

Landline

  • VoIP
  • Cell2Jack
  • Traditional landline (where service is still available)

There is no single setup that will work for everyone! Adapt and change based off your needs. There are just some suggestions. I will update as time goes on. If you see any significant alternatives or categories I missed please let me know. I'll add them in :)









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The other day, I came across an ad that said cable TV is now offering 95 channels. For free!!!!!!! Goddamnit. 


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