Cord Cut the Right Way!

The era of cable has ended, as we usher in the era of streaming! The statistics tell the story: paid US TV subscriptions have dropped by 2.7 million in just the last few years, and the number of cord-cutters, or people who have opted out of paying for traditional cable TV, is predicted to be 55.1 million people by 2022 (TechJury). Instead, more and more people are turning to streaming. With so much growth in this newer sector, it can be tough to choose the right services and devices for you. We can help!

Let’s start off with your service options. When it comes to services, there are two major routes you can take. First, if you want to continue watching the same cable channels, you can opt for a cable replacement service, such as Youtube TV ($64.99/mo), fuboTV (starting at $64.99/mo), and Sling (starting at $35/mo). These providers offer channels like ABC, NBC, Fox, and more.

But if you prefer to watch movies and TV series in the moment, on-demand is for you! On-demand services have the advantage of easy ad-skipping and affordable pricing (generally cheaper than channel bundles).

BEST ON-DEMAND SERVICES

1. Apple TV+ $4.99 per month

   1. Biggest Benefit: Stream content on up to six devices at one time, the most of any leading streaming service!

2. Netflix $12.99 per month for HD streaming

   1. Biggest Benefit: Tons of original movies and TV shows that are exclusive to Netflix!

3. Amazon Prime Video $8.99 per month

   1. Biggest Benefit: You can bundle this subscription with other Prime perks (like free shipping) for a small added fee!

4. Hulu $5.99 per month (with ads, $11.99 per month without ads)

   1. Biggest Benefit: Hulu provides access to tons of ABC, NBC, and Fox shows the day after they air on cable.

5. Disney+ $6.99 per month (or $69.99 per year) 

   1. Biggest Benefit: Great for families, with content ranging from Pixar to Marve films!

Okay, so you have your service. What device are you using to stream? There are lots of options, here are our top three!

BEST DEVICES

1. AppleTV 4k $180

   1. Biggest Benefit: Easy to navigate, including Siri voice command capability! 

   2. BONUS: There are no home screen ads (unlike the Amazon Fire TV and Roku Streaming Stick).

2. Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4k $50

   1. Biggest Benefit: If you own an Amazon Echo or other Alexa device, you can control your Fire TV by voice command.

3. Roku’s Streaming Stick+ $50

   1. Biggest Benefit: Affordable and compatible with 4K HDR TVs.

You can mix and match streaming services and devices to best fit your needs! Bonus: some streaming services offer free trials that can help you make your final decision. For example, Apple offers 12 months of Apple TV+ for free with the purchase of an eligible Apple device! 

Reach out to us for help tapping into this awesome deal or setting up your AppleTV 4k. Let’s get cord cutting the right way, for you!