(10-30-2019 07:47 PM)quo vadis Wrote:  

(10-30-2019 07:43 PM)Wedge Wrote:  

(10-30-2019 04:59 PM)TrojanCampaign Wrote:  I would get cable if I didn't have gigabit internet.

That is the reason for some people to stick with cable. Streaming TV services are not the way to go for people who have slow and/or unreliable home internet.

There's another reason as well: In many small places, the local cable company may also have a virtual monopoly on internet service. Nobody else is offering it. And if you decide to cut the cord and just get the internet without their cable TV, then they jack the price way up on that, which basically eliminates the savings you would get from streaming.

Municipalities have contracts with one provider typically whether urban or rural so it can still be a problem in the larger cities.

Prices and taxes also can be higher in the larger cities. Comcast mid range internet is $65 but with taxes and device is $85. Non promotional price is $95-$115 a month.

For cable+internet mid range is $115 (with devices & taxes $155) at the promotional rate and expect to pay around $195 when the promotion is over. That is for a cable package that is missing quite a few important sports and movie channels.