Despite the fact that cable cutting has become more and more popular in 2016 there are still plenty of myths that surround it. We are here today to help dispel some of those myths. Take a look at the myth vs. fact article to help clear these up.
Myth: Cable Cutting Is Expensive
A lot of people believe that getting rid of cable is expensive. People try to make it sound like there will be a lot of charges. This isn’t true. Often times this myth is perpetuated by cable companies to help keep customers. If enough people cut the cord, cable companies will be out of money. It won’t happen soon but it has the potential to happen in the future.
Fact: Cable Cutting is Affordable
When you first decide to cut the cord you might face some one time charges. These are for cancelling your cable contract. There are often ways that you can negotiate your way out of these fees. The next biggest charge is to buy your streaming device, however, there are very affordable options. Lastly, the monthly fees are only for the streaming services that you want to use. The average streaming service is less than $15 a month.
Myth: There Aren’t Many Options
An idea tends to get stuck in people’s heads and that is where this myth comes from. When online streaming first started the only option was Netflix. But Netflix didn’t allow you to watch current shows. If it is hard for companies to advertise on television, people won’t hear about their options.
Fact: There are Many Options and More All The Time
Netflix is no longer the only option for streaming. There are a wide variety of streaming options. Here are the options for cutting the cord.
Movies/Past Seasons/Originals
- Netflix
- Amazon Prime
- Vudu
Current TV Shows
- DirectTV Now
- Hulu
Live TV
- PlayStaiton Vue
- DirectTV Now
- Sling TV
Myth: Commercials Pay For Online Streaming
A lot of people believe that you are bombarded by a large amount of commercials when you stream content online. Some people even believe it is more advertisements than there currently are on regular television. Those who believe in massive online commercials believe that every streaming service is plagued with them.
Fact: Only Some Services Have Commercials and They Are Limited
The truth about online commercials is that only a handful of services have them. Those services that do have them have the same amount as television or less. Here are some streaming services without ads.
Completely Without Ads
- Netflix
Pay For Ad Free
- Hulu
- YouTube Red
Partially Ad Free
- Amazon Prime
- Most shows and movies have no commercials. A limited number have them so that they can be provided for free.
With Ads
- Sling TV
- DirectTV Now
- PlayStation Vue
- Hulu Basic
Myth: Cutting The Cord Requires You To Be A Techie
For some reason a good number of people still believe that you have to be a genius to cut the cord. This is probably due to the fact that you used to have to plug in a lot of cables and a lot of advanced setup. It was also because you had to know what services to use and where to find them.
Fact: It Is Easy To Stream
With guides like the ones here it is increasingly easy to stream. Steaming services have also made it easier to sign up and find their services. With the popularity of services, it isn’t a surprise that they are becoming easier. Devices are now easier to set up than ever. Most streaming devices only need to connect to a phone and then to a wifi network through that phone. It is super easy to set them up.
With these common myths answered you can start your journey into the world of cable cutting. There are many different options out there for cutting the cord. If you need help cutting the cord, feel free to read the rest of our blog posts. They are all geared towards getting you set on the right cord cutting options for you.
