Cutting the cord was supposed to save money — the figures are sober, the conclusions are not. Both belong on the same table..
Cutting the cord was supposed to save money.
The comparison below covers Cutting the cord was supposed to save money. on the same basis as every other entry: what you get, what it costs, and what the contract actually commits you to.
Looking back a year changes how the current numbers read. Several entries that looked decisive then no longer are.
Price and term
Under the surface, the differences are narrower than the comparison tables suggest, and that is worth knowing.
- Eight streaming services now cost a combined $139 a month Fortune
- Cutting the cord was supposed to save money.
Performance in the test
Price per month is the least interesting number in most comparisons. The term matters more.
The difference in detail
The current comparison is valid for the period named in the table. Prices change; the method does not.
Our verdict
Before deciding, confirm three things: the equipment you own, the region you live in, and the term you are willing to commit to.
The decisive difference lies in prices change regularly. The assessment of performance does not.
This article draws on reporting from fortune. Read the original coverage for the full account.
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Very helpful. The section on router requirements was the bit I was missing.
Fair point, though for most European households the difference is minimal.
Good write-up, though results on mobile networks seem noticeably different.
Good addition, I had overlooked that entirely.
Noted, we have added a note about regional availability. The original information was accurate for the EU only.
We tested this on a second network to make sure the result is not specific to one ISP. The summary reflects that.
Has anyone measured this on a 5G connection for comparison?
Noted, we have added a note about regional availability. The original information was accurate for the EU only.
Very helpful. The section on router requirements was the bit I was missing.
That was my conclusion as well after a week of testing.
Fair point, though for most European households the difference is minimal.
I would be curious to see a follow-up after the next firmware update.
Fair point, though for most European households the difference is minimal.
Agreed on that point, it was exactly my experience too.