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Are you ready to cut the cord? We’re talking about the cable cord, of course. For most people, ending their cable TV subscription will be hard. Even if you don’t watch cable television much anymore, it’s sort of comforting to know you still have it.

Think of what it costs you, though! Just about everything you get from your cable subscription nowadays can be replaced by other technologies—like computers, the Internet, streaming TV, smartphones, and a lot more. We mean A LOT more.

In 2019, 40.2 million households discontinued their cable subscriptions, and an estimated 44.3 million are expected to by the end of 2020.

Recommended Steps for Cutting the Cable Cord

The following steps explain how to wean yourself from your cable subscription and get ready to take the plunge.

We recommend doing some and logistical preparation before you cut the cord, especially if you want the smoothest possible transition. So here’s what to do.

Step 1: Make a List of Everything You’ll Miss Watching on Cable

You might do this by program categories, such as sports or DIY shows. You might also do it by programs, such as those you watch faithfully every week (and are miserable when something preempts them).

Start looking for streaming services that show these faves. If they’re current or popular syndicated programs, there’s a good chance you’ll find them online somewhere.

Step 2: Figure Out What Will Be the Best Alternative(s) to Cable

Of course, you’ll want to choose one or more streaming services such as Hulu, Netflix, or one of the broadcast network services, like CBS All Access. Most cost little to nothing.

You also should consider purchasing a high-definition broadcast antenna, especially if you enjoy national network and local station newscasts.

Step 3: Figure Out What to Do About Any Bundled Services

Well over half of all cable subscribers stay connected because of bundled services. This is where it might be hard for some to let go.

Is your cable service bundled with, say, Internet access, phone service, or other options? If so, how will you replace these? You can always use your smartphone, and if that’s part of your cable bundle, find a new carrier.

Plus, cutting the cord will encourage you to check out one of the blazing-fast fiber-optic Internet providers. These will introduce you to Internet speeds you never thought possible in your home

Step 4: Determine the Costs to Replace Cable

What if you watch a lot of TV and decide you want to subscribe to just about every streaming service there is, plus occasional pay-per-view movies? Is there a chance that all this would come to more than your monthly cable bill

What about those bundled services? Do they make keeping your cable subscription worth it? We know you at least can do much, much better with a different Internet service provider.

Step 5: Get Ready to Stream Programming to Your Set

If you want to watch TV on a television instead of a computer screen or a tablet, you’ll need a media streaming device such as a Roku, Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, or Chromecast.

As long as your TV has an HDMI port, you can use any of the streaming services to which you subscribe.

Step 6: How to Cut the Cable Cord and Say Bye to the Cable Folks

That’s it! You’ve finished the prep work and are ready to contact your cable provider and let them know you’re ready to cut the cable cord. Do not, under any circumstances, let them talk you out of your well-thought decision, either!

If you have problems, let us know, and we’ll show you all we can offer you to replace your expensive cable subscription.

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