Tag: Cable TV
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YouTube TV vs Cable TV – Can YouTube TV Really Save You Money?
For years, the pitch for ditching traditional cable in favor of streaming was simple: pay less, get more flexibility, and never deal with a cable technician again. In 2026, that pitch still holds up — but just barely, and with a growing list of asterisks attached. YouTube TV, Google’s flagship live-television streaming service, now carries…
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The Cost of Cable TV Has Jumped Almost 55% Over the Last 10 Years
The average monthly cost of cable television in the United States has climbed to $147, marking a significant increase that reflects broader trends in media consumption and rising operational expenses for providers. This figure represents the baseline expense for standard television packages across major cable operators, excluding additional fees for premium channels, equipment rentals, or…
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Another Cable TV Channel is Shutting Down & Launching a Free Streaming Service to Replace It
Canadian viewers will soon see a major change in how they access documentary content from the public broadcaster. The longstanding documentary Channel, a discretionary specialty service available through traditional cable and satellite providers, is scheduled to cease operations on August 31, 2026. In its place, CBC plans to introduce a new free ad-supported streaming television…
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Roku’s New Home Screen Won’t Let You Go Back To The Old Version on Roku TVs & Roku Players, Over 10 Cable TV Channels Shutting Down, & More – The Top Cord Cutting Stories From The Past Week
The cord-cutting movement continues to reshape the entertainment industry, with major players adapting to declining cable subscriptions and growing demand for flexible streaming options. This past week brought several significant updates that underscore the accelerating transition away from traditional pay television toward more affordable and user-centric digital experiences. From hardware innovations at Roku to widespread…
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A Major Cable TV Company is Asking Almost Half of Its Employees to Quit or Retire as it Tries to Save Money
Rogers Communications Inc. has initiated a significant workforce adjustment by offering voluntary departure and retirement packages to almost half of its employees as the telecommunications giant seeks to streamline operations in a challenging business landscape, according to CityNews. The move comes as the company grapples with rising operational expenses, heightened competition, and a regulatory environment…
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ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Saw Their Viewership Jump At the Same Time Cable TV Dropped to Just 20% of All Viewership
According to Nielsen ratings figures compiled by the TV Grim Reaper, cable television viewership declined by 3.2 percent across 2026. During the same period, streaming services recorded a 4.5 percent increase in viewership. Yet broadcast TV saw its viewership jump 0.5% compairred to the same period one year ago. This comes from Nielsen Gauge Data…
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2 Cable TV Channels Plan to File for Bankruptcy
QVC Group, the parent company behind the long-running television shopping networks QVC and HSN, is preparing to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the coming hours. The filing, expected in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, was disclosed in a regulatory submission on April 15, 2026, spotted by Bloomberg, and targets…
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Are You Paying For Cable TV Without Knowing It? It’s Possible Because It Happened to Me
Recently, I decided to upgrade my home internet to a two-gigabit plan, mainly because I needed significantly faster upload speeds for editing and uploading 4K video content. The faster connection promised nearly 300 megabits per second on uploads, which would make my workflow much smoother. During the entire conversation with the sales agent and in…
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Yet Another Cable TV Company is Shutting Down Its TV Service & Moving Customers to A New Streaming Only Option
Regional telecommunications company Midco has initiated a significant transition for its television customers, marking another step in the industry’s move away from traditional cable infrastructure toward internet-based delivery systems. The provider has started contacting subscribers of its legacy cable television offerings, directing them to adopt the new MidcoTV streaming platform or risk losing access to…
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Cord Cutters Are Leaving Cable Internet From Comcast & Spectrum As Fiber is Now The Most Popular Option
In a recent findings survey conducted by Cord Cutters News highlight a major transformation in how cord cutters access the internet. The poll, which gathered responses from our readers who have abandoned traditional cable TV subscriptions, reveals that fiber internet has now become the most popular option for cord cutters, claiming 43 percent of the…