Sort of similar.
Changed internet providers to the local cable company after the last round of BOHICA (Bend Over - Here It Comes Again) from the phone company. Got 6 free months of digital SD TV along with it.
In the last 3 years, I've had TV for the 6 months around World and Euro Cup... I just don't watch the tube.
As a couple, we're up to watching a grandiose 1 hour of TV a week - she's been watching Survivor. No tube TVs in the house, but the picture quality leaves a lot to be desired.
Plus, the installation monkey went around my grounding, so there's a slow crawl.
No biggie... I keep the box for 6 months, return it before it goes up to $75 a month and all is well.
Bren R.