We live quite rural, there is no cable option here and 4G internet comes and goes with the winds, so streaming is too frustrating, tried having only Netflix, just too frustrating. We have Direct TV now and I'm quite pleased with the service and the reception quality. The Genie is my first DVR, and there ain't no goin back, I love pausing and rewinding live TV, that is one technology I have instantly become addicted to!