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One In Eight To Cut Cable and Satellite TV In 2010
r0k3t writes "It looks like people are finally getting sick of overpriced, ad-infested cable and satellite TV. I had predicted that by 2005 we would mostly be using the net for video — seems like I was a few years off. From the article: 'A cutting-the-cord trend has been the subject of speculation for some time, as networks have increasingly made television programming available for free on the Internet. But a combination of other factors, including a growing number of battles between cable companies and networks, soaring Internet video viewings, and an increase in connected TVs and devices, suggest the trend is finally upon us. ... The biggest reason why customers will cut the cord, according to the study, is the growing cost of pay-TV service. Cable and satellite viewers pay an average of $71 per month, and they receive an average annual price hike of 5%, according to research firm Centris.'"
How many of you have made the switch to Internet-only TV, or are considering it? Any regrets?
I mean, a 30 second commercial interruption is far better than 5 minutes of commercial interruptions.
And I suppose that death by lethal injection is better than death by torture.
Commercials suck.
I know this is /. but WTF? Do any of you every have a lady friend over who might want to watch tv, and not sit in separate chairs in front of the computer? Quit being cheap asses, get a tv, get cable, and for god's sake, get laid once in awhile. Trust me, spending your time making a woman cum is much more enjoyable then spending your time trying to find free/cheap tv. $71? are you fucking kidding me? Are you all that fucking cheap?
Yes, only cable TV/satellite pays for the delivery of the shows, not the shows themselves. The shows are paid for with advertising.
So whether I records with a DVR and skip the ads, or watch a torrent, it's the same deal.