Live Life Team
Cutting the cord and switching to watching cable TV online has become an increasingly popular options for individuals and household’s worldwide. Indeed, streaming video content has now become the preferred delivery medium with record numbers cancelling their traditional cable TV subscriptions, preferring the ‘a la carte’ approach. Not all online cable TV service providers are created equally, however. And in this regard, there is a lot to bear in mind when choosing a provider.
Adjust your expectations
Whilst TV streaming services like Netflix or Amazon Prime offer a massive library of on-demand content to choose from, it should be noted that your choices will be a lot more limited than traditional cable TV. As such, its good to go into these subscriptions with adjusted expectations in terms of how much content you will have access to. Furthermore, you should also remember that you might have to subscribe to a number of providers to get everything you are used to.
Account sizes
Another important consideration when choosing a streaming provider is how many accounts they offer with their subscription model. Some providers will only allow their content to be streamed on one device at a time which would prove problematic in large households. As such, it’s important to check the small print and think about your needs in terms of user accounts and available devices.
Subscription models and costs
One of the biggest variations between providers of cable TV online relates to the subscription models and the actual cost. Netflix, for example, has tiered membership options with a family account option on offer for large households. Amazon prime, on the other hand, offers a range of benefits beyond just streaming and includes access to a range of other services. As such, when choosing what provider you want to switch to, you should consider not just the cost but what each subscription model offers you beyond video streaming alone.
