Tag: Cord Cutters
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How Cord Cutting Has Changed Television Forever
Cord cutting is here to stay! Already, it has changed how we view television and movies for good. Let’s consider the impact cord cutting has had on the television and film industries. Movies Are Released on DVD/Streaming More Quickly Ten years ago, we had to wait six-to-ten months for a film to be released on…
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2014 Cord Cutters Year in Review!
2014 has been a huge year for Cord Cutters. Many major new products have come on the market, and some have gone away. Now that 2015 is almost here, let’s take a moment and look back at some of the major stories of 2014. HBO: The biggest story for Cord Cutters in 2014 has to…
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305,000 Americans Canceled Pay-TV In The 2nd Quarter 2014
With the average cost of cable hitting a record high of $103.26 per subscriber 305,000 Americans canceled their pay TV subscriptions in the 2nd quarter 2014 according to Wall Street analyst firm MoffettNathanson. With cheaper services like Netflix and Amazon that offer the same and some times more options compared to Cable a growing number of customers…
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Showtime Hints At Online Only Subscriptions To Non-Cable Customers
Comments made recently by Joseph Ianniello CBS COO make it appear that Showtime may soon be available to cord cutters. At the Nomura’s Digital Media Conference in NYC Ianniello said nothing in Showtimes contracts with cable and satellite providers “restricts us from doing something direct to consumer,”. He also reviled some interesting numbers that have…
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Top Legal News Streams For Cord Cutters
One of the biggest things that hold cable subscribers back from cutting the cord is getting news. Many people want to be able to keep up to date with all the breaking news and politics from around the world. So here is your guild for the best legal news streams to help you cut off…
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HBO and Amazon Agree To Exclusive Deal To Bring HBO Shows To Amazon Prime
Today Amazon and HBO announced a multi-year deal to bring HBO content exclusively to Amazon Prime members. The statement reads “The collection includes award-winning shows such as The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, The Wire, Big Love, Deadwood, Eastbound & Down, Family Tree, Enlightened, Treme, early seasons of Boardwalk Empire and True Blood, as well as…
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Hulu Renews Deal To Keep 800 Movies
The Criterion Collection and Hulu have renewed their contract allowing Hulu to remain the sole online provider of the Criterion Collection. This deal grants Hulu access to 800 movies that Netflix and Amazon Prime do not offer. The terms of the deal have not been released but it is rumored to run for several years.…
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New Study: 9% of All Americans Are Considering Canceling Cable/Satellite
A new study from Strategy Analytics says 9% of all Americans are considering canceling cable/satellite. When looking at just 18-24 year olds that number jumps to 14%. This would be a jump from 2013 where according to this study 6% of all adults with a internet connection canceled their cable cords last year. Strategy Analytics…
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Comcast jumps 6 slots on Netflix ISP Speed Index In Just One Month After Netflix/Comcast Deal
I don’t think any one is surprised to see after the Comcast/Netflix deal. Comcast jumping higher on the list is not unexpected but jumping 6 ISPs in such a short time is surprising. If you ever needed proof that ISPs are throttling Netflix and similar services here it is. “We are dedicated to delivering a…