Streaming vs. Cable: Why Viewers Are Cutting the Cord

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Streaming vs. Cable: People don't want to pay for ads anymore. Also, cable is more expensive. For example, David, a 69-year-old streamer, hasn't paid for cable since 1988. He refuses to pay for it, and he hates the ads. The debate over which one is better has long been ongoing. With streaming, you can choose the time you want to watch your shows and the platform you wish to subscribe to. With cable, there is less convenience.

The Transformation of Access to Entertainment

Streaming and cable were not something people had to choose before. Before, you could just rent DVDs and still get your cable shows, but that's also changed within the last two decades. Remember the days when Blockbuster was mainstream? Everybody went there to rent or buy DVDs. This moment in time for entertainment is still an iconic memory for many generations. Netflix was registered on August 29, 1997, and its worth is estimated at 1.9 million dollars.

The company started out just mailing DVDs to people's homes. Can you imagine!? Blockbuster shut its doors in 2004 because of poor planning with Netflix. So, there went just buying and renting DVDs all across the country. Cable remained intact. However, due to the new streaming platforms dominating how people access their entertainment at more affordable costs, it's no wonder they aren't doing better. Remote controls are another tool that has transformed. How people get their entertainment has also transformed. Remotes have become so advanced that with a push of a button, you can start streaming Netflix, Hulu, and even Amazon. Clunky cable remotes with limited access to different shows and platforms are a thing of the past.

Different platforms vs different channels

You can get different shows based on your preference, with the ability to 'add to watch list' on platforms like Netflix and Hulu. The forms of organization based on your preferences in shows are more accessible with streaming. Cable doesn't offer this option. It doesn't allow you to "like" or "dislike" a show or film you just watched. There are many options for how you get your forms of entertainment. Maybe you are 'old school' and want to watch cable. You may want to choose streaming if you have a schedule that gets in the way of watching your favorite show when it first airs.

Conclusion

If you want to 'save money' by bundling your phone, internet, and cable bill, then you probably want to go with cable. However, many people these days don't have a 'home phone'. Rather, many individuals have a cell phone. A lot of people want to be able to watch their shows when they're home from work, and with cable, they have limited access to when they get to watch their shows. Just take a look at companies like Total Apex Entertainment.

We have pages for streaming, movies, and books—yes, we even have one for books! Just by being online, you can get the latest information on what's going on in the world. There's no bias to what's better in the great debate between streaming and cable. However, many people have cut the cord and probably will continue to do so for the top two reasons: convenience and affordability. Plain and simple.

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Originally written by Priscilla Burt