Cord Cutters

For the past month, I have been doing some research on which cable alternative device I wanted to try in an attempt to lower my cable bill. I have noticed, since being a working college student, that I just do not have the time to watch my favorite shows at the time they come on every week and I spend most of my time watching my shows on the internet. So, obviously, what was the point of me paying for cable that I did not watch? Hence, my turn to alternative forms of media such as the AppleTV, Chromecast, or a Roku.

AppleTV

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Chromecast

 

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Roku

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These three devices, despite their differences as far as services, all do the same job. Allow you to cut the cord with your cable companies and stream media through an internet provider. These devices also have deals with companies such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, and even YouTube, making them great gateways to cheaper forms of entertainment.

 

In addition to these devices, many production companies are jumping on board to cutting the cord with cable. Recently, Netflix has been partnering with producers and companies in creating their own TV shows, such as the recent hit House of Cards. Marvel studios has also sought out the services of Netflix to produce four comic book adaptations in their never ending plan to expand its cinematic universe.

 

With this current trend of internet TV, it makes sense as to why the pay-TV industry has experienced a decline in subscribers. According to the Wall Street Journal " the pay-TV industry has experienced five different quarters when the number of subscribers declined".