Cutting the Cord Makes a Lot of Cents

Cutting the Cord Makes a Lot of Cents

It’s time to address the elephant in the room – the traditional model of delivering TV isn’t what it used to be. Paying for channels you don’t watch, the endless waves of unskippable ads, soaring rates, network disputes that cause channels to suddenly disappear ... it may have been great back in the day, but now? Not so much.


Sure, letting go of something you’ve had forever can be hard. We’re creatures of habit, and the familiar is comfortable. It’s easier to keep things as they are, right? But is it worth holding onto the “same old, same old” even if the hole it’s burning in your wallet keeps growing? With the average cost of traditional pay-tv skyrocketing, is it really worth paying for?


It’s not all doom and gloom, though. Escape the squeeze with streaming.


Streaming Isn’t the Future. It’s the Now.

Out of the hundreds of channels offered by a traditional service provider, you probably flip between the same handful. Where’s the value in paying for so much when only a fraction is used?

Relief can be found in streaming that puts you in control of your TV experience. That means you can watch what you want when you want and find the right genre for any situation quickly and easily. And typically at a fraction of the cost.

It’s Easy to Cut the Cord

Saying “see ya” to old school TV can be done in three steps:


1- Get fast, reliable internet.

Fiber internet — like Point Broadband's with speeds up to 2 Gigs — delivers high speed and quality for smooth streaming on any device.


2- Set up your smart TV or streaming device.

Most newer TVs are built for streaming right out of the box. If yours isn’t, no worries — plug-and-play devices like Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Firestick make it possible to start watching in a matter of minutes. You can also stream from your laptop, tablet or mobile device for ultimate flexibility.


3- Choose your streaming services.

All of the major networks and sports outlets are available for streaming, which means there’s no shortage of options to choose from. Some services are free, but even the paid ones are affordable.

There are even options that include live TV, like DirecTV Stream and Fubo, that deliver the best of both worlds with the experience of conventional TV and the convenience of streaming (like being able to watch your favorite shows no matter where you are, at home or on the go).

The Benefits of Cutting the Cord

Besides the obvious savings, cutting the cord gives you something else: freedom. You’re not tied down by contracts, hidden fees, or sudden billing spikes caused by “promotional deals.” You get the content you want at a price that makes sense.

At Point Broadband, we’ve got the internet speeds and reliability needed to make the switch. Ready to enjoy TV on your terms? Visit our streaming page for more details.