Thinking About Canceling Cable in the Central Valley? A Simple Checklist

Before You Call Your Cable Company

If you live in Turlock, Modesto, Los Banos or Merced, you have probably looked at your TV bill and wondered whether there is a simpler way to watch live TV. There is, and switching doesn't have to be stressful. The trick is doing things in the right order.

This checklist walks you through the few things worth checking before you make any calls. None of it is complicated, and you can do most of it from your couch.

Step 1: Check Your Devices

Live TV streaming runs through an app on a streaming device or smart TV, so start with what you already have. Look at the TVs you watch most. Is there a streaming stick or box plugged in? Is the TV itself a smart TV that can download apps?

Make a quick list of each TV in your home and what's connected to it. Then compare that list with the AccuView TV setup guide at https://accuviewsetupguide.com, which shows the devices that work with the service. If a TV doesn't have a compatible device yet, you'll know ahead of time and can pick one up before you switch.

Step 2: Check Your Internet Speed

Streaming uses your home internet instead of a cable box, so a steady connection matters. Run a speed test on a phone or laptop while standing near the TV you plan to use, not just next to your router. Try it in the evening too, since that's when most households are online and things can slow down.

If the signal is weak in the living room, moving the router or adding a Wi-Fi extender can help. If you're not sure whether your speed is enough, the setup guide lists what's recommended, or you can call or text (209) 587-3117 and ask.

Step 3: Compare Month-to-Month Plans

When you look at cable alternatives, read the terms as closely as the price. Some services ask you to commit for a year or more, add equipment fees, or change the price after an intro period. A month-to-month plan keeps things simple. You pay one month at a time and stay because it works for you.

AccuView TV is $39.95 a month, month-to-month, with more than 15,000 HD channels. It's available in the US only. If there are particular stations your household watches every day, ask about them before you sign up so there are no surprises.

Step 4: Set Up First, Then Cancel Your Cable

This is the step most people skip, and it's the most important one. Don't cancel your cable until your new service is set up and working the way you want.

Here is the order that tends to go smoothly:

1. Sign up for AccuView TV at https://buyaccuviewtv.com/.
2. Follow the setup guide at https://accuviewsetupguide.com to install the app on your device.
3. Watch for a few days. Try it on each TV and at the times your family usually watches.
4. Once you're happy, contact your cable company to cancel your TV service.

When you make that call, ask a few practical questions. Is there an early termination fee on your account? Which equipment needs to be returned, and where? When does your final bill close out? If your internet comes from the same company, be clear that you're canceling TV only and keeping your internet, because your streaming service will need it.

A Local Note for Turlock, Modesto, Los Banos and Merced

Across the Central Valley, most homes get their TV and internet from one local cable company, and in a lot of houses both services are bundled on the same bill. That's why the "TV only" point above matters so much here. You want to drop the cable TV part, not the connection your streaming depends on.

If you'd like more detail for your town, we have local pages for each area:

• Turlock: https://nevercable.com/city/turlock
• Modesto: https://nevercable.com/city/modesto
• Los Banos: https://nevercable.com/city/los-banos
• Merced: https://nevercable.com/city/merced

NeverCable is run by Rodney Appleton, an authorized independent AccuView affiliate based right here in Turlock. If you have a question about your setup, you'll be talking to someone local.

Your Quick Checklist

• Your TVs have a compatible streaming device or smart TV app.
• Your internet holds up at the TV you watch most, including in the evening.
• You've picked a month-to-month plan and asked about the stations you care about.
• Your new service is set up and tested on every TV.
• You've called your cable company to cancel TV only, and asked about fees and equipment returns.

Ready to Make the Switch?

If you've worked through the list and you're ready, you can sign up for AccuView TV at https://buyaccuviewtv.com/. It's $39.95 a month, month-to-month, with more than 15,000 HD channels, available in the US.

Once you've signed up, the setup guide at https://accuviewsetupguide.com walks you through each step. Have a question first? Call or text (209) 587-3117 and we'll help you figure out whether AccuView TV is a good fit for your home.