For a long time, people have used cable and satellite TV and these have taken a toll on them. Everyone now wants to save a significant amount of money on TV entertainment. But there is no better way to do that today than cord cutting.
To watch your favorite shows, sports, movies, and news, you only need to stream. That is what cord cutting is about; “cutting the cord” on expensive TV options. All you need is an internet connection, an inexpensive streamer, and the streaming apps on your smart TV.
In this article, we will help you see why you may need to consider cord cutting.
Lower Bills
We can all agree that cable prices have gone higher in the last decade or so. Cable might even be your most expensive house utility. Considering that, you may want to switch to a cheaper option or even render cable a service you can do without.
Streaming can reduce entertainment bills for those with a small household or those who are content-specific (watch only a few favorite shows). There’s also a bunch of free streaming TV services that you can access.
You can even cut the cord and not pay subscription fees. There are several networks that have live channel broadcasts on YouTube. Others like Pluto offer access to a significant number of free feeds.
Convenience
With streaming, you can access content whenever and you don’t have to comply with TV programming to catch your favorite show. It is very flexible as you can always pause a particular show and come back to it later. What’s more, a platform like Netflix allows you to binge-watch until your heart is content. You can choose to watch, a show while traveling.
Assuming you only have one TV in your house, that means you are all stuck with one entertainment unit at the same time. Particularly, for TV-exclusive content. But with a streaming platform, accessing content on different platforms is possible. You can watch via TV, a phone, tablet, or computer. That’s not all. You can also install Roku on devices like Amazon’s Firestick to receive access to an endless amount of content.
Remember cable TV is primarily tied to a specific room. For the service to be accessed on other screens, you have to pay extra.
Versatility and Endless Content
Streaming platforms offer a wide variety of content as you deem suitable. You don’t have to watch what everybody else is watching. You decide what you want to watch, allowing you to customize your channel line-up. Say you enjoy US TV; you can purchase the Sling packages with your favorite channels.
Channels like HBO and SHOWTIME have standalone plans. With that, you can subscribe directly to their streaming services since they have a variety of content. This may leave you with lesser available content than you would have with a cable package, but it gives you a much better content ratio of what you are more likely to watch.
If you have built up your individual content collection in lieu of a streaming app, through an app like Emby or Plex, you can remotely tune into your TV series or movies. You can also find guides on websites like Cord Cutting Reviews that will show you how to stream any channel you want.
These benefits also apply if you move houses, with a streaming service, there are no major entertainment inconveniences. Particularly because streaming mainly requires an internet connection. Otherwise, you have to get in touch with the cable company for reinstallation and even pay a reinstallation fee.
Geolocation
Yes, at times there is content that is unavailable in your location or country. However, there is a trick to it if you use a streaming platform. You can use a VPN to trick the system and just like that, access the restricted content.
It is Possible to Rotate Streaming Providers
We all know how cable providers can work their way out into you keeping your plan. Think of the long contracts, the hidden costs, cancellation fees, fixed phone lines, and so on. In the long run, many people just end up tied to these providers. But you have a choice with streaming service providers.
You can cancel subscriptions when you want to, and the service will only stop when your current billing period ends. You are also not forced into any long contracts. You may subscribe to Netflix for some time and switch to another provider. How flexible is that? You can also check out free streaming TV services available online.
Final Thoughts
Cord cutting doesn’t mean completely ditching TV. It is simply a shift to lower cost or cheaper options and online streaming is where it’s at. Cord cutting may still be in its infant stages compared to traditional ways of viewing content. However, we can all agree that it is a rapidly growing trend that we need to look out for this year.
