Basic cable service(Channels 2-99 plus some others) is not expensive(generally less than $20 per month), but you may not need it.
For many people, a digital aerial and a Proxee will provide all the programming you want - the major networks, web contents and premium movies through sources like Netflix.
You may need or want basic cable if you like to watch:
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Live news and other local TV programming and digital aerial doesn't work well where you live OR
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Content that is only available on basic cable and cannot be accessed on the web(e.g., live, streaming CNN news or ESPN sporting events).

