Online streaming will take over (Editorial)
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Will online streaming put an end to cable? This writer says yes.
Netflix and Hulu Plus are changing TV as we know it. Those aren’t the only two TV streaming services though; there’s Amazon Prime and many others. But online streaming TV is starting to take over cable.
Within the last month, Netflix has had a 70% increase of subscribers, where cable hasn’t even been near that. People who use cable complain that their prices are constantly raising, which is one of the main reasons people switch. The only thing they miss out on are exclusive shows like Game Of Thrones and others from channels like HBO, Starz, etc.
But, at the same time, subscribers to Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime can get originals from those websites, like the award winning Orange is the New Black, Narcos, and plenty more. They have also been updating their catalog of shows more frequently also.
As a user of cable, since I don’t pay the bill, there isn’t really a difference. But I have plenty of friends who don’t use cable and only use Netflix and they say that Netflix fulfills their TV needs. Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime all do a great job at being able to maintain their customers while not raising prices ridiculously high.
In the end, I feel that with the way technology is going that cable will soon be no more. People are on their phones and laptops more than they watch their TVs, so unless cable companies can find a way to step their game up, they’ll lose all of their business eventually. Which is saying a lot because cable does have more to offer; their prices just aren’t reasonable.
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Terrell Brown is an excited member of Periscope and is a junior. He hopes to benefit Periscope as a Sports Editor and an occasional A&E writer. ...
Christopher Pratt • Oct 26, 2015 at 11:30 am
One thing that Netflix lacks is live streaming of content. New television episodes and live events, such as sporting events and news shows, are still only accessible on the television. But there is even a shift of live content towards the Internet. NFL games can now be streamed on computers and smartphones. New television episodes can be watched the next day on almost any device, with a cable subscription. The medium for sharing television content is changing to become more on-demand, but there will always be a need for a live content platform. How live content streaming changes over the years, I am excited to find out.
Blaine Brennan • Oct 25, 2015 at 9:12 pm
As someone who grew up using cable, I can say that since I’ve moved to Pennsylvania I have not missed cable television that much. Because of my hectic dance and school schedules, I feel that online streaming is the only way I have to view movies or series that I really love. Through Netflix, I have found several vintage shows that I’ve come to really enjoy, like “Freaks and Geeks” and others!
Gabriela Menendez • Oct 23, 2015 at 6:26 pm
I agree, cable will soon be gone. Paying for so many extra TV shows one gambles on watching is a waste of money. The pin-pointed marketing of such streaming franchises if far more appealing to a person and their wallet.