{"id":1452,"date":"2021-05-28T15:53:45","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T15:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/tutorial\/?p=1452"},"modified":"2024-01-12T17:49:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T17:49:02","slug":"what-is-the-alternate-of-cable-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/tutorial\/what-is-the-alternate-of-cable-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Alternate of Cable TV?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cable TV is one of the biggest entertainment sources in the US. It offers hundreds of channels from local to international including movie channels, sports channels, news channels, and whatnot. That is why many households consider it a necessary part of their monthly utilities and pay hundreds of dollars for it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, the rising cost of cable TV has forced people to look the other way and find alternatives. Moreover, with the internet becoming more popular, many people realized that they don\u2019t have to sit in front of TVs to watch their favorite shows when they can do that from anywhere. That started a trend of cord-cutting and turning towards the alternatives for cable TV.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So whether you are here because you are tired of paying the high costs every month or joining the cord cutters in the race of freedom to be able to watch from anywhere, we have some options for you. These are not just cost-effective but offer access to great content and allow users to watch from wherever they want.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The only possible downside is that you will need a good internet connection to be able to watch any shows. Since most people already have an internet connection these days, this is not an issue for them. Even those who live in rural areas can now get better speeds with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.localcabledeals.com\/centurylink\/internet\">Century link internet<\/a> and switch to these alternatives. Now without further ado, let\u2019s have a look at these options and see which one works best for you.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Best Alternatives of Cable TV<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you look in the market, you will find that there are several online streaming options that you can go for as an alternative to cable TV. However, not all of them are worth the cost or offer great value. If you truly need something amazing, here are the few options you can choose.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Netflix<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Netflix is an ad-free online streaming service that allows subscribers to watch movies and shows. This includes both past hits and Netflix originals that are released on regular basis and offer value to Netflix customers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As of April 2021, Netflix has 207 million paid subscribers, making it one of the most popular streaming platforms around the globe while a majority belongs to the US and Canada. It has some of the most amazing shows including Stranger Things, House of Cards, Black Mirror, The Queen\u2019s Gambit, and many more. The new titles are also being added regularly as Netflix is spending a huge amount in creating its own content.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Moreover, if we look at the prices, it is certainly among the most affordable options as well. The Netflix basic plan for one streaming device costs $8.99 per month. Whereas the standard plan costs $12.99 and allows 2 screens at a time, and the premium plan costs $15.99 and allows up to 4 screens at a time. That allows customers to get services for themselves or the whole family at a reasonable price.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Amazon Prime Video<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Amazon Prime Video is a video subscription service offered by Amazon. If you are currently an Amazon Prime subscriber, you will also have access to Prime Video for free.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Amazon Prime Video is just like Netflix, however, the content is not as diverse and great as Netlfix according to some customers. Amazon Prime also offers access to Amazon&#8217;s original series as well as the most wanted content from the past.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As for price, the Prime subscription only costs $8.99 per month or $119 per year. That makes it cost-effective and desirable for many. Many people combine this subscription with Showtime, HBO, and several other add-ons to make things more fun.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Hulu<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are into streaming content but also want to watch Live TV, Hulu is among the top options for that. Hulu offers access to great content including Hulu originals such as The Handmaiden&#8217;s Tale, Normal People, The Act, The Looming Tower, and much more. Along with that, Hulu also has an amazing movie library that is updated regularly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If we talk about pricing, something that you would love about Hulu is that it has decreased its monthly price rather than increasing it. The basic plan that used to cost $7.99 per month is now available for $5.99. Other plans such as the ad-free basic version now cost $11.99 every month while Hulu+Live TV is available for customers at a monthly price of $44.99.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hulu is one of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/earthweb.com\/streaming-services-with-local-channels\/\">streaming services with local TV channels<\/a>. The Live TV plan allows customers to access everything including the Live TV channels. That is why it is considered the best alternative for cable TV and gives it an edge over other streaming platforms. You can download the app on Earthweb and you can also find more options on their list.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Summing up<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For those people who are not interested in streaming content or by any chance have no access to a good internet connection, another option that can prove to be an alternative for cable TV is the digital antenna. This allows users to watch their local channels in high quality while avoiding the monthly cost.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">That is why many people who only watch local channels go for it rather than paying for both internet and streaming services. The only cost it involves is the upfront cost for the digital antenna that can be bought from anywhere.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In case you have access to a good internet connection, these options would prove to be very cost-effective and you will enjoy the freedom that comes with them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cable TV is one of the biggest entertainment sources in the US. It offers hundreds of channels from local to international including movie channels, sports channels, news channels, and whatnot. That is why many households consider it a necessary part of their monthly utilities and pay hundreds of dollars for it. 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