Tag: cutting the cord

Stopping Robocalls on Your Home Landline

There’s no good time to receive an annoying robocall. Mobile phone carriers have apps to protect users, but how can you repel this scourge on your home’s landline? Let’s build your defenses. It’s a war out there Robocalls are the number one consumer complaint and the top consumer protection focus of the Federal Communications Commission…. Read more »

Cleaning Up After Cutting the Cable Cord

Half of American households have cut the cord on their landline telephone service, and streaming Internet TV is chipping away at the business of cable and satellite companies. If you’re part of the “cut the cord” movement, you may be left with unsightly wires stuck to the side of your house. Here’s how to clean… Read more »

Life After Cable TV: Lots of Money-Saving Options

If you’re thinking about “cutting the cord” on cable or satellite TV, the alternatives are plentiful and available at a fraction of the cost. Keep in mind, however, that if you still want to watch local network affiliates (ABC, NBC, PBS, and CBS) you will need an HD antenna, which you can purchase at your… Read more »