The most compelling argument for cutting is simply the quality of content. Everything is now a low-budget "reality" show. "Awesome, a show about elaborate tree houses!" And you then tune in to see the same reality formula used for all other shows. If the content was any good, nobody would be debating the value or costs.
We cut the cord when our Cox contract expired. I called and said I would like one of the bundle deals advertised online. I was told "those deals are only for new customers" to which I replied "give me that deal or I walk...there's no installation costs involved with giving me that deal vs a new client". She refused. I said "I'll just cancel my account and then call tomorrow to get that bundle". She said with a laugh "that's not how this works". So, I cancelled and got my internet from the only other competitor in my area. I now get weekly postcards offering that $120 bundle deal to me. No thank you. We've come to learn that cable isn't a necessity. In fact, it's not even a luxury I am willing to pay for at any cost. I don't need 140 channels of reality shows to pass the time.
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The most compelling argument for cutting is simply the quality of content. Everything is now a low-budget "reality" show. "Awesome, a show about elaborate tree houses!" And you then tune in to see the same reality formula used for all other shows. If the content was any good, nobody would be debating the value or costs.
We cut the cord when our Cox contract expired. I called and said I would like one of the bundle deals advertised online. I was told "those deals are only for new customers" to which I replied "give me that deal or I walk...there's no installation costs involved with giving me that deal vs a new client". She refused. I said "I'll just cancel my account and then call tomorrow to get that bundle". She said with a laugh "that's not how this works". So, I cancelled and got my internet from the only other competitor in my area. I now get weekly postcards offering that $120 bundle deal to me. No thank you. We've come to learn that cable isn't a necessity. In fact, it's not even a luxury I am willing to pay for at any cost. I don't need 140 channels of reality shows to pass the time.