By: The BitMar Team.
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This article serves as an F.A.Q.s guide; that addresses the most common questions – according, to: Google Search – for people who want to get rid of Cable, and just stream.
How Can I Get Rid of Cable, and Just Stream?
There are many options, including: Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu/Hulu + Live TV, Max/HBO Max, Paramount Plus, Peacock Premium/Plus, YouTube Premium, Amazon Prime Video/Music, Apple TV+, among others.
How Much Does Streaming Cost?
When it comes to paid streaming services, the yearly costs range (depending, on the provider.) Here is how much each of the most popular streaming services cost [between: $99 (one-time-fee) – $1,079.88 (per year.)] Cable costs, between: $660 – $3,000 (yearly.)
With What Are People Replacing Cable?
Most people are replacing Cable, with a combination of free (linear/live TV), and paid (on-demand), streaming services. One of the best [free (linear/live TV)] contenders, is: Pluto TV.
When it comes to paid (on-demand) streaming services, the yearly costs ranges (depending, on the provider.)
Can I Get Rid of My Cable Box, With a Smart TV?
Yes. However, (technically) you would be replacing your Cable box, with the streaming apps on your smart TV. In other words: you would (still) need a service provider. There are free streaming service providers – like: Pluto TV – and paid (on-demand) providers; which range in price. You may even use your phone, instead of a Cable box; as this would allow you to control both: playback, and volume; from a single device, even without the need of a TV remote.
How Do I Stream, on My TV?
You may download streaming apps, to your smart TV, using the app store within your TV system. If your TV set is not a smart TV, you may need a streaming player (streaming stick, or box.) Keep in mind, that: you may even use your current phone, instead of a streaming player, or Cable box; as this would allow you to control both: playback, and volume; from a single device, even without the need of a TV remote.
Is Streaming TV Free?
Yes, and no. Most people are replacing Cable, with a combination of free (linear/live TV), and paid (on-demand), streaming services. One of the best [free (linear/live TV)] contenders, is: Pluto TV.
When it comes to paid (on-demand) streaming services, the yearly costs ranges (depending, on the provider.) Once, again... here is how much each of the most popular streaming services cost [between: $99 (one-time-fee) – $1,079.88 (per year.)]
Is It Cheaper to Have Cable, or Streaming?
Keep in mind, that: "cheap," and "affordable," are not the same thing. "Cheap," means: "low-price, and low-quality;" whereas "affordable," means: "low-price, but good quality." With that in mind... we will presume that you are interested in learning more, about "the most affordable" streaming option—not the "cheapest" option.
With the aforementioned in mind... streaming can be much-more affordable, than: Cable. In fact, there are (even) free providers, like: Pluto TV; which we mentioned, earlier. Here is how much each of the most popular streaming services cost [between: $99 (one-time-fee) – $1,079.88 (per year.)] Cable costs, between: $660 – $3,000 (yearly.)
Do I Need a Streaming Device, If I Have a Smart TV?
No. A smart TV is a streaming device. Therefore, you would not need any other (external) device, in order to stream. If you have a smart TV, you may simply download streaming apps, to your smart TV, using the app store within your TV system. Only if your TV set is not a smart TV, may you need a streaming player (streaming stick, or box.)
If you want to skip having to download, set up, and log in to each streaming app, on your smart TV... we recommend that you simply use your current phone, instead of the streaming apps, on your smart TV; as this would allow you to control both: playback, and volume; from a single device, even without the need of a TV remote.
Does Streaming Need Internet?
Yes. Your Internet connection will serve as the "antenna," or "satellite dish," to connect you to the content that you would stream. Most – not all; but most – Internet connection packages would provide enough speed, for streaming; since most streaming providers use video-compression, and adaptive technologies.
According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), a minimum download speed, of: 25 Mbps, is recommended for streaming 4K video content. You can test your Internet speed, using online tools—such, as: the "Connection tester," at: BitMar.com/tools/.
How Much Does Streaming Cost?
Once, again... here is how much each of the most popular streaming services cost [between: $99 (one-time-fee) – $1,079.88 (per year.)]
What Is the Best Streaming Service to Get Everything?
Yes! In fact, there are two streaming services that offer "everything" (TV shows, Movies, Videos, and Music), in a single streaming service: Amazon Prime (which costs a monthly fee), and BitMar (which costs a one-time payment.)
How Do I Get Rid of Cable, and Still Watch TV?
Most people are replacing Cable, with a combination of free (linear/live TV), and paid (on-demand), streaming services. One of the best [free (linear/live TV)] contenders, is: Pluto TV.
When it comes to paid (on-demand) streaming services, the yearly costs ranges (depending, on the provider.) There are many options, including: Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu/Hulu + Live TV, Max/HBO Max, Paramount Plus, Peacock Premium/Plus, YouTube Premium, Amazon Prime Video/Music, Apple TV+, among others.
There are two streaming services that offer "everything" (TV shows, Movies, Videos, and Music), in a single streaming service: Amazon Prime (which costs a monthly fee), and BitMar (which costs a one-time payment.)
How Can Seniors Lower Their Cable Bills?
We recommend getting rid of Cable, altogether; since it is much more expensive than streaming. Unfortunately, Cable service may become even more expensive, as time goes by; as less users are willing to continue supporting an already-dead technology. Sorry.
Do You Really Need Cable TV, Anymore?
No. Cable TV is no longer necessary; since there are many streaming options, at a fraction of the cost.
Why is Cable Dying?
Cable TV is dying, because people can see, that: there are simply too many streaming options, at a fraction of the cost of Cable.
Why Are People Cutting the Cable Cord?
It is simple: Cable is too expensive—compared, to: all of the streaming options, out there.
What Equipment Do I Need to Get Rid of Cable TV?
You can use any smart TV; any streaming player (streaming stick, or box), if your TV is not smart; or just use your current phone, to stream on your TV.
Can I Cancel My Cable, and Keep Internet?
You would need to get in contact with your service provider. They would most likely try to lower your price, to keep you hooked. However tempting this new pricing may be... keep in mind, that: you are most likely going to pay much more, for Cable – than for streaming – in the long-term.
How Can I Change from Cable, to Streaming?
You can use any smart TV; any streaming player (streaming stick, or box), if your TV is not smart; or just use your current phone, to stream on your TV.
How Can I Get My TV to Work, Without a Cable Box?
You can use any streaming player (streaming stick, or box), if your TV is not smart. If your TV is a smart TV, you can simply use your current phone, to stream on your TV.
Will a Smart TV Work, Without a Cable Box?
Yes. A smart TV is a streaming device. Therefore, you would not need any other (external) device, in order to stream. If you have a smart TV, you may simply download streaming apps, to your smart TV, using the app store within your TV system. If your TV is a smart TV, you can simply use your current phone, to stream on your TV – instead of the streaming apps, on your smart TV – as this would allow you to control both: playback, and volume; from a single device, even without the need of a TV remote.
How Can I Watch TV, With Only Internet?
You can use any streaming player (streaming stick, or box), if your TV is not smart. If your TV is a smart TV, you can simply download apps to your smart TV, or use your current phone, to stream on your TV – instead of the streaming apps, on your smart TV – as this would allow you to control both: playback, and volume; from a single device, even without the need of a TV remote.
What Is the Best Option for TV, Without Cable?
There are many options, including: Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu/Hulu + Live TV, Max/HBO Max, Paramount Plus, Peacock Premium/Plus, YouTube Premium, Amazon Prime Video/Music, Apple TV+, among others.
Keep in mind, that: next-generation streaming platforms – like: BitMar – may provide you the most affordable form of on-demand streaming entertainment. BitMar provides all-in-one streaming service, for life, for a one-time payment, of: $99.99 USD. It can connect you to millions of on-demand movies, TV shows, channels, videos, and songs (from many different sources on the Web), on the screens that you already own. In fact, BitMar provides access to more movies, and TV shows, than: Cable, Satellite, Netflix, Disney Plus, Max/HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Peacock, and Hulu – combined – and more songs, than: Pandora, Spotify, Amazon Prime Music, and Apple Music—combined. You may learn more, at: BitMar.com/.
Can I Watch TV, With Just An Internet Connection?
Yes. Your Internet connection will serve as the "antenna," or "satellite dish," to connect you to the content that you would stream. Most – not all; but most – Internet connection packages would provide enough speed, for streaming; since most streaming providers use video-compression, and adaptive technologies.
Keep in mind, that: a smart TV is a streaming device. Therefore, you would not need any other (external) device, in order to stream. If you have a smart TV, you may simply download streaming apps, to your smart TV, using the app store within your TV system. If your TV is a smart TV, you can simply use your current phone, to stream on your TV – instead of the streaming apps, on your smart TV – as this would allow you to control both: playback, and volume; from a single device, even without the need of a TV remote.
Conclusion:
You – definitely – do not need Cable, at all. In fact, Cable is so much more expensive than streaming. There are two streaming services that offer "everything" (TV shows, Movies, Videos, and Music), in a single streaming service: Amazon Prime (which costs a monthly fee), and BitMar (which costs a one-time payment.)
Next-generation streaming platforms – like: BitMar – may provide you the most affordable form of on-demand streaming entertainment. BitMar provides all-in-one streaming service, for life, for a one-time payment, of: $99.99 USD. It can connect you to millions of on-demand movies, TV shows, channels, videos, and songs (from many different sources on the Web), on the screens that you already own. In fact, BitMar provides access to more movies, and TV shows, than: Cable, Satellite, Netflix, Disney Plus, Max/HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Peacock, and Hulu – combined – and more songs, than: Pandora, Spotify, Amazon Prime Music, and Apple Music—combined. You may learn more, at: BitMar.com/.