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Originally Posted by johnnyb
I don't get it, maybe that's me not being an American... If you can't replace your TV with streaming over the Internet because you will be capped before the end of the month, then just don't do it... If you really need your TVs running 24/7, keep the TV connection (you don't need cable) for that and use whatever service for additional movies, shows etc
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The idea is to try and save money, but it doesn't always work out that way. The major providers in the US provide internet, television, and phone. If you subscribe to at least two of those services, you get a lower rate on each one. But if you have the idea that you want to get rid of television and just go with internet, think again.
For starters, the rate for a single service is substantially higher than the rate for a bundled service. Now add in the costs for outside services like Netflix, Hulu Plus, etc and you're now approaching or exceeding what you paid with television. On top of that, you'll be streaming far more content than you did before; with the very real possibility of hitting a cap.
Providers have this all figured out and set their rates and caps accordingly. They don't want you leaving the fold; and if you do, they'll see to it that you pay for it.