If you want to save a little money while still enjoying all of your favorite television shows, it might be time for you to cut the cable cord and switch to a streaming service. Streaming and video-on-demand services are hotter than ever. Many people are choosing to “cut the cord” to cable TV and replace it with newer viewing options. Here are three reasons to cut the cable cord.
Cost-effective
First off, cutting the cord could end up saving you money compared to cable. According to Doxo’s U.S. Cable & Internet Market Size and Household Spending Report 2022, 82% of American households with a cable and internet bill spend $114 per month, or $1,386 per year. In contrast, you can purchase two streaming services for around $30 a month. There’s usually no long-term commitment, so you can switch between services to get unique content from each platform at a low cost. Some services also offer bundles, so you can get two or more services for a better price.
If you’re having trouble deciding which streaming platforms are right for you and your family, don’t worry! Check out our article on the best online streaming service for you. And if you’re still having trouble deciding, many services will offer a free trial to help you choose.
Convenient
Live streaming and on-demand content give you 24/7 access from just about anywhere. All you need is access to your WiFi network and you’re ready to start streaming shows from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. If you’re a sports fanatic, learn how to stream your favorite team at lightning speed.
Most streaming services will conveniently allow you to pause your subscription when you need to. Going on a month-long vacation? Need to take a break from the digital world for a bit? No matter what your situation is, you should be able to pause your services for a certain period of time and pick right back up where you left off when you’re ready.
Personalized recommendations
Another amazing benefit of customized streaming services is that they give you personalized suggestions of what to watch next based on your previous choices and how you rated them. Smart matching algorithms in the background run to help you find shows and movies that are custom selected to your preferences. Netflix, for example, takes the time of day you watch, the devices you are watching Netflix on, and how long you watch into consideration.
Just like music streaming services recommend new songs based on your likes, so do other platforms. For example, if you’re a fan of The Office, your service might recommend watching Brooklyn Nine-Nine. No more flipping through the channels randomly or endlessly, watching “whatever’s on” even if it’s not really of interest to you. Now you get to find the specific content you enjoy in very narrow genres, from educational documentaries to anime, from international cooking shows to British murder mysteries.
Internet for streaming
As you search for the online streaming services that are best for you, make sure they’re compatible with your streaming device. Not all services play on all devices. And finally, before movie night begins, make sure your internet speed can cut it. No one wants to experience buffering, whether it’s during a comedic punch line or right before the dramatic final kiss. You need at least 20 Mbps for optimal HD streaming. Fortunately, internet service like Quantum Fiber can give all the speed you need and then some. In fact, if each member of your family wants to stream simultaneously (and watch their own special streaming service), they can.
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