The Case for Cord Cutting: Ways to Save on Cable and Streaming in 2021
Jan 20, 2021
NEW YORK - January 20, 2021 - (Newswire.com)
With TV shows returning from hiatus and new shows debuting in January, this might be a good time to reevaluate whether you really need cable. Cord cutting, or getting rid of your traditional cable service in favor of streaming services—like Netflix, Hulu, etc.—has become an ever-popular phenomenon with the rising costs of cable.
According to Leichtman Research Group, the average cable bill was almost $110 per month, as of September 2020.
Whatever you decide, cutting costs on your viewing habits can help you pay off credit card debt by putting what you save toward debt repayment. Here are ways to save on cable and streaming services.
Take an a la carte approach
Have hundreds of channels but feel like there's nothing to watch? (Is anyone actually watching QVC3?) Been there. If you know the shows you like and the streaming services they're offered on, you may be able to get rid of cable altogether.
Maybe you can't live without Bridgerton but have had enough of The Handmaid's Tale. In that case, stick with Netflix and get rid of Hulu (or temporarily pause your subscription).
Even if you're fully loaded with Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, and Disney+, you could pay as little as $45.95/month, which is less than half the cost of the average cable bill. But remember, you'll still need to pay for internet—unless you're able to steal your neighbor's WiFi.
You can watch live TV without cable
If you're hanging onto your cable subscription because you mostly watch live events, sports, or news programs, you may be able to cut the cord after all. Services like Hulu Live TV and YouTube TV offer access to dozens of channels that provide entertainment, live sporting events, news, and more.
These services allow you to avoid installation fees, get rid of clunky equipment, and eliminate hidden fees that cable providers tend to charge, like DVR fees, HD fees, rental box fees, and cancellation fees.
Both Hulu Live TV and YouTube TV start at $64.99/month, much less than the average cable bill.
Contact your cable provider or switch providers
If you're in a codependent relationship with your cable remote, there are still ways to save. You can contact your cable provider to see if there are ways to lower the cost of your bill. It may be as simple as downgrading your plan. But you can also inquire about existing promotions.
If you can't get your current provider to budge and they're not monopolizing your area, consider switching to another provider. Cable companies often have introductory offers, but this can sometimes require a contract, so make sure to read the fine print.
Press Release Service by Newswire.com
Original Source: The Case for Cord Cutting: Ways to Save on Cable and Streaming in 2021
More News
UFC 333 Livestream: Here’s How to Watch Volkanovski vs. Evloev Online for Free
After Natalia Silva defended Wang Cong in an unanimous decision to win the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship during UFC 332 in early October, the Ultimate Fighting Championship travels from Salt Lake City to Abu Dhabi for UFC 333. For the main event, Australian Alexander Volkanovski (28-4-0) defends his UFC Featherweight Championship belt against Russian fighter […]
Can You Identify The '80s Horror Movie From A Screenshot?
The decade that did spooky right, honestly. View Entire Post ›
Jade Thirlwall makes bombshell statement about her upcoming music
Jade Thirlwall makes bombshell statement about her upcoming musicJade Thirlwall recently got candid and hinted at the kind of music she is planning to create.In her recent interview with NME, the 33-year-old English singer revealed that her next music will be “bold and brave.”Voicing...
‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’: What to Know
Sacha Baron Cohen has revived his fictional wannabe rapper in a new movie that will be in theaters for just this weekend. Here’s what to know.
Kacey Musgraves’s Tex-Mex Kiss-Off and 9 More Songs We’re Talking About
Musgraves savors cross-border connections, Michael Kiwanuka explores loneliness, an Amy Winehouse anniversary arrives and more.
Inside The BBC Cuts: Painful Service Closures Begin, But Worse Could Be To Come
“The world needs the BBC more than ever. It might be a different size and shape. It’s not going to be a so-so Netflix or a me-too YouTube. It’s going to be a better BBC.” That was the message Matt Brittin left ringing in the ears of BBC staff when concluding a town hall last […]
4 Objects That Measure the Life of ‘Rent’
As the original cast reunites for a 30th anniversary concert, the Jonathan Larson archive continues to shed light on the enduring Broadway musical.
Carole Radziwill of ‘Real Housewives’ Learned Boundaries From Her Cats
“If you don’t have a cat, I can explain it,” she said, “but I can’t make you understand.”
The Director of ‘Wildwood’ Knows A.I. Cannot Do What He Does
In a wide-ranging conversation, Travis Knight discussed bringing Oregon to life frame by frame, and maintaining a human touch in animation.
Jay-Z Brings Out Blue Ivy Carter, DJ Khaled and John Legend During the First of Two Nights at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium
“Can I take you to my home for a second?” asked Jay-Z as he led into “Empire State of Mind” during the first of two headlining shows at Inglewood, California’s SoFi Stadium. Thus, he did, as he’d been doing for the past hour-and-a-half, bringing Brooklyn to Los Angeles as he traced the corners of his […]
Kore-eda Hirokazu Explains Why He Never Films Children Crying – and What Ken Loach and Hou Hsiao-hsien Taught Him
Japanese auteur Kore-eda Hirokazu, whose films are known for their natural performances from child actors, said there is one thing he has decided never to put on screen: a child crying. “It’s not that I can’t, or that it’s difficult. I don’t shoot it,” the Japanese director said at an In Conversation event at the […]
Impulso Morelia: Tatiana Huezo’s ‘Galerna’ Takes Top José María Riba Award, With ‘Homeboys’ Another Key Winner
“Galerna,” a fiction feature from Mexico’s Tatiana Huezo, has snagged the top prize at Impulso Morelia, the pix-in-post industry section of the 10-day Morelia Film Festival, which wraps Oct. 25. The José Maria Riba Award, presented by Cinépolis Distribution and Profest 2026, bestows $14,740. (250,000 pesos) toward outstanding post-production needs and/or promotional activities. Only her […]
YOUR NEWS, OUR NETWORK.
Do you have Great News you want to tell the world?
Be it updates about your business or your community, you can make sure that it’s heard by submitting your story to our network reaching hundreds of news sites across 6 verticals.