All you need is a PS3, or an HTPC chances are people already have one or the other. If you dont, go out and buy one. It will cost a lot less than paying that $100+ sat bill. Think of the return on investment, 3 months worth of sat = PS3. You dont need to factor the internet in because you already have it (I pray you arent using your sat for internet, I feel your pain if you are and suggest you move just for that reason alone.)
Bonus = People that use 4G service from Sprint and have it available at their house can use it for streaming purposes as well!
I pay my cell phone w/ unlimited data plan, thats it! Streaming everything to my HTPC's and PS3's depending on which room of the house your in.
I've been Sat, cable, lan line, local internet free for over 1 1/2 years. It feels good, kinda like finishing up a AAA meeting