I recently wanted to cancel my NFL channel on Roku. I had been paying for it every month and had hardly watched any of it, so it was time to cut just one more cost. I knew everyone was saying it was pretty easy, but I was still not sure about how to get rid of it. But, I figured if I took it step by step, I would be able to get it done without too much trouble.
The first thing I did was I did a quick Google search to see what the options were. What I found was that it was incredibly easy to cancel an NFL channel subscription on Roku. All you had to do was find the subscription in your account settings and then click cancel. It seemed too good to be true!
I decided to give it a try. In the Account Settings, I found the NFL Channel subscription right away and was a bit surprised to see just how much I’d been paying for it. However, even with the sticker shock, I found the button to cancel the subscription, clicked it, and I was done. The whole process couldn’t have taken more than a few minutes!
I thought for sure that the process would be much more complicated, but I was wrong. It was actually surprisingly easy. Not only that, but I somehow still managed to get a refund for the rest of the month. It was like a ball of good news right after the other!
I was genuinely shocked at how easy it was to cancel my NFL channel on Roku. It made me wonder if the same ease of cancellation translated to other streaming services as well. Had I been missing out on so much money and so much time by not exploring this more?
Then again, perhaps it wasn’t the same story for other streaming services. Maybe it was something that only affected the NFL channels on Roku. Either way, I was glad to have finally cancelled my subscription and glad that I’d done it in an easy and cost-effective way. It felt like the right decision.
Thinking back on my experience trying to cancel my NFL channel, I started to reflect on how much better off I’d be if I had checked out the other streaming options first. If I had done that, I could’ve paid for a cheaper subscription or found a better plan for my needs. I wish I’d taken that extra step.
Instead, I went with the usual course of action and just got an NFL channel. It made me think about how often I went for the easy option without considering what else was out there. That was something I really wanted to work on in the future.
I also started thinking about the importance of ensuring I could easily cancel subscriptions and other services that I was paying for. Too often do people just blindly pay for things they don’t need and forget they can easily get out of them. Always remember to choose services that are easy to delete and don’t require jumping through hoops.
Something else I realised was just how many streaming services I was already using. I was beginning to think that I’d be better off if I just used one streaming service instead of fragmenting my subscription across multiple services. That way, I could switch plans easily if needed and also get a better idea of what I had every month.
I am currently taking the initiative to switch up my streaming services and the plans within them. It requires a bit of effort to get everything organised and moving, but in the end I know it will be worth it.
One of the biggest advantages I’ve found about combining streaming services into one plan is that I actually get more content for a cheaper price. It really surprised me – I had thought that by narrowing down I would be sacrificing a lot, but I’ve found the opposite to be true instead.
I’m also getting the benefit of more control over the types of content I’m getting. I’m able to pick and choose within certain categories. All of this allows me to truly customise my streaming experience and not have to worry about switching between multiple services throughout the day.
Overall, cancelling my NFL channel on Roku taught me a few valuable lessons. I’m now more mindful of the streaming services I subscribe to and also make sure to check out other options before committing to them. I also make sure to make use of subscription-free streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu, as well as subscription-based ones such as Amazon Prime Video. Every single one has its own amazing benefits and can help me save money. Knowing this, I’m no longer scared to cancel a subscription if need be. Just remember to take it slow and do a bit of digging before you commit to anything. ______