Reasons Why Streaming TV is the Taking Over

The entertainment scene is changing. We’re fast moving from the traditional cable TV to streaming popular TV shows and movies online.

20:12 07 April 2020

The dependency on cable companies is decreasing and it is becoming extremely difficult for traditional cable providers to compete with streaming services given their cutting edge technology and the convenience factor it is able to provide to customers. In this article, we’re going to look into the changing dynamics and see why streaming TV has got everyone’s attention.

Live TV is going out-of-style

We all remember the times when we had to sit in front of a TV to watch a game show or sports show along with all the advertisements the channels threw our way. While getting conditioned to buy products by companies may have been ok, wasting 20 minutes of an hour was definitely not. And, after the advent of streaming TV, we didn’t have to. Long gone are the days when one needs to sit in front of the TV and watch live telecasts of our favorite TV shows or sports along with advertisements. Now, you can watch whichever show you want, whenever you want, and skip the ads. It’s not surprising then that the concept of Live TV is diminishing.

In addition to this, given that a lot of streaming platforms, like Netflix and Hulu, offer original series people are tempted to subscribe to these services.

No Bad Customer Service

Watching live TV was still bearable that is until it stopped working. Then you’d have to call customer support and wait for hours till you were connected to their customer representative. Well, no more! With streaming TV all you need is an internet connection which is less maintenance in terms of getting interrupted, and you don’t miss the shows you love. Now you don’t need to wait till they air, you can watch them any time after they’re released.

No Hidden Charges

Cable services are notorious for their hidden charges. From taxes and regional fee to renting a top-box and using additional DVRs. It’s a mess. You may have thought the X deal was a great offer and subscribed, only to find hidden charges that drain your account. Well, you can say bye to all the hassle and inconvenience these internet and TV providers cause. All you need is internet connection. They may have some additional charges too, but they’re way less than those in cable deals.

It is important to note that with streaming one doesn’t need to spend tons of money getting separate TVs and paying monthly DVR costs. You can watch it on your iPad, laptop or even phone which is great!

Greater Control over Content

Let’s see if you’ve been through this as well. Usually, we all went through the time when we used to sit in a drawing room with a family and any family member having a TV remote had the privilege to watch whatever a person wants. That time was awful. You’re stuck watching sports channels or a rom-com when all you wanted to watch were cartoons. Fortunately, the introduction of streaming TV has solved this problem giving each one of greater control over the kind of content we can consume.

Aspect of Learning

This is the most important factor of all. We all, somehow, learn something from our favorite TV shows and movies. The learning aspect has also transformed through the transformation of traditional TV. TV is not only a source of entertainment but also an astonishing learning opportunity. It’s a fundamental necessity for almost all of us, and the significance of watching TV is far more than our imagination in our lives. If utilized properly, it’s a medium to enhance our mental capabilities, increases our horizon, shape our ideas, apart from just providing entertainment.

In such a scenario, spending on YouTube subscription seems a better investment than getting cable. You can take tutorials at no additional cost and you can also stream news and other programs. The libraries of these platforms also include a number of movies and documentaries which while great would not be run on live TV. Thus, making these platforms all the more interesting.

So, Why do People Still Prefer Cable TV?

To make it short and to the point, people still watch traditional TV due to old habit of watching TV. This coupled with the fact a lot of cable providers also throw in access to thousands of on-demand content from its libraries makes it difficult for people to leave their comfort zone. In addition to this, cable providers like Spectrum also let you watch TV from your phone through Spectrum TV App making Spectrum Select all the more tempting. And, while streaming TV is great it still needs internet with a high data limit which you get a better price for when you bundle it with other services.