What is Cord-Cutting?
Simply put, cord-cutting means that you no longer meet your television needs by watching cable or satellite television, but rather through streaming services, such as Netflix. It can also refer to one getting rid of their landline phone, which most people have already done because of the popularity of smartphones. Technology has come a long way since the inventions of both the telephone and the television, and the world has become even more digital today.
Benefits of Cord-Cutting
Cord-Cutting Saves You Money
When you cut the cord, you have the potential to save a considerable amount of money each month. Both cable and satellite packages can easily cost you over $200 a month, so when you switch over to watching TV through streaming services, you pay a lot less. Now, this depends on which services you subscribe to, the number of services you subscribe to, and which monthly package you choose.
Subscribing to streaming services can also be expensive and easily cost you the same as cable or satellite, but you still get more for your money (such as no ads/commercial breaks) if you choose the most expensive packages.
You Have More Options
As mentioned above, you have more of a choice when it comes to streaming services. When you pay for cable, you’re paying for shows you don’t watch. Some networks have their own streaming platforms, such as HBO, Disney, STARZ, and ESPN, so you can subscribe to a “channel” to watch all of your favorite shows, rather than pay for multiple networks you don’t watch. You can even get the Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ bundle for $13.99 a month (rather than paying $5.99, $7.99, and $6.99, respectively for each platform) which is considerably cheaper than cable or satellite TV.
Even the most expensive bundle, which includes no ads and access to live TV shows, is much cheaper than cable and satellite. Keep in mind though that while your streaming channels have extensive back catalogs of shows, shows won’t stay on a particular channel forever: it might be a good idea to keep track of what’s coming off of and on to each platform.
You Can Watch TV Wherever, Whenever
Wherever you have a screen (TV, computer, laptop, tablet, or phone) and an internet connection, you can stream your favorite shows. This makes for a great way to pass the time when traveling on a long trip. With cable, you can only watch TV in your home, and whichever rooms have access to your cable. You’re also bound to the schedules of each network. When streaming your shows, you can watch them at whatever time is most convenient for you.
How Do You “Cut the Cord”?
The easiest way to “cut the cord” is to purchase a smart TV. Many of the newest smart TVs already have Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, Disney+, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, and many other platforms readily available for your viewing as soon as you turn on your TV. You can watch any platform of your choice as long as you have a subscription, or for free for a limited time (your free trial period). If you don’t have a smart TV, you can still enjoy all of these platforms on your smartphone by downloading the app or on your laptop/desktop computer by visiting the website of the streaming service.
If you have an older smart TV that doesn’t offer all of these platforms, there are still ways for you to access them. A popular way that many people do this is through their game consoles, such as an XBOX One or PS4. You can also access these platforms through an Amazon Firestick or software applications that are compatible with your TV. Kodi is a popular software application that allows you to access multiple streaming platforms, with a number of add-ons you can use to customize your own experience.
The traditional way of watching TV is slowly fading out, as streaming services add to their libraries and more platforms become available. Cutting the cord and streaming your favorite shows in place is a better option for most TV watchers. You save a lot of money each month, you get to choose how you want to watch TV, and you can watch your favorite shows wherever you want.
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