[Fnoord]

You can. Just use DVB-C or HDMI instead. Don't connect it with ethernet or WLAN to the Internet. That way, it becomes a "dumb TV". We do pay for the whole package, unfortunately.

Also, you might want to opt out of using an Amazon or Google HDMI dongle for privacy reasons. Another thing to consider is that dumb TVs traditionally have IR which has its pros and cons.