Most, if not all, have grown up with traditional television services, whether with an aerial, cable, or satellite connection. While these served us well when that was the only technology available, the rise of digital options such as streaming services has rendered these largely redundant. Still, cord-cutting can be a stumbling block for many who don’t necessarily know the benefits. One of those is saving money in the long run. Apps such as Netflix typically have a much lower monthly cost than traditional providers, and many video apps are often free of charge with adverts. Many current subscription services offer plenty of variety for those into more niche interests, such as classic movies. 

Interestingly, cord-cutting can bring us closer to our friends and family through TV and movies. Through digital communication, word of mouth has never been stronger, and there’s a high likelihood that you’re streaming the same content as your best friend or are in the position of recommending content. There’s a way to manage money more efficiently, too. By sharing the cost of a streaming service with friends and family, you can get the same quality product by spending less. Various party apps, such as Rave, will let you automatically share what you’re watching with your loved ones, providing a community to share thoughts and recommendations. Intriguingly, cord-cutting also opens you up to the possibilities offered by gaming – many streaming sites also offer all manner of games to play in addition to watching content.  

Social media can also make the cord-cutting process an easy task. Social media is virtually synonymous with the digital age and goes against the idea of clinging to old-fashioned technologies. You’ll find infinite quantities of people such as yourself sharing their recommendations on what to watch next, easing you from one brilliant show to the next. It’ll open your eyes to the vast amount of quality content there is out there, from American crime dramas to Japanese reality shows. In time, you may find yourself sharing your feedback on the content you’ve enjoyed, or not as the case may be! Either way, cutting off traditional, overpriced services is the first step to a new relationship with consuming content.