89% of Cord-Cutters Say "No Way" to Comcast or Spectrum - And Here's Why

A recent survey by Cord Cutters News has delivered a resounding message from those who have ditched traditional cable: they are overwhelmingly happy with their decision and have no desire to return. In fact, a staggering 89% of cord-cutters stated they would rather spend more money than go back to the likes of Comcast or Spectrum. You can read the full article here.

One particularly telling excerpt from the article highlights the depth of this sentiment:

Not only did they not want to go back to their TV service also not go back to their internet services.

This really underscores the level of dissatisfaction many former cable subscribers feel. It's not just about the cost of TV; it often extends to the entire experience with these providers.

As a long-time cord-cutter myself (since January 2011!), these findings resonate deeply. The flexibility, control, and often the overall cost savings of streaming have been game-changers. The idea of being locked into rigid channel packages and dealing with the often-cited customer service issues of traditional cable just doesn't appeal to me anymore.

One of the biggest pain points that drove many of us to cut the cord was the antiquated bundled channel model. For years, we were forced to pay for hundreds of channels we never watched just to get access to a handful of favorites. It felt wasteful and unfair.

While the streaming landscape offers a welcome departure from this, it's interesting to observe that the concept of bundling hasn't entirely disappeared. Many live TV streaming services, such as Sling TV, YouTube TV, Fubo, and Hulu+Live TV, offer add-on packs that group channels by genre or interest. While these are typically more targeted and optional compared to traditional cable bundles, they still operate on the principle of packaging multiple channels together. To get that one specific sports channel you want, you might have to subscribe to an entire "Sports Extra" package. Even the base packages of these services can be seen as a form of bundling, offering a set of channels that may or may not perfectly align with every viewer's individual preferences. So, while streaming offers greater flexibility overall, the ghost of the bundle still lingers, albeit in a less severe, "junior" form.

Ultimately, the Cord Cutters News survey confirms what many of us already know: the benefits of cord-cutting, from cost savings to greater control over our viewing habits, are significant. While the streaming world isn't entirely free of bundling, it offers a far more palatable and user-centric experience than the traditional cable model that so many are happy to leave behind.

My Streaming Life often involves navigating the various streaming services and their offerings, always on the lookout for the best value and the content I truly want to watch. While I appreciate the à la carte nature of many on-demand services, the live TV streaming bundles are a factor to consider for those who still want that linear TV experience.