We. too, are experimenting with cutting the cable. Our amplified digital antenna from Best Buy (probably $30 thereabouts) brings in about 25 local channels. We live in the city and not out in the country - so reception is fairly good, we "hung" the antenna on our sliding glass patio door right next to the tv, AND we bought the Amazon Fire Stick (love it). If it were not for my MOM being addicted to Fox News Channel (for her tv in her room), we definitely would eliminate cable tv, especially now that I see that Sling TV is offering the Hallmark channels and Lifetime!