The way content is delivered to the masses has greatly evolved today. Newspapers and magazines are being replaced by blogs and websites, radio by platforms like YouTube, iTunes, etc. and TV by streaming services.
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For instance, Netflix which has grown more than 70% since the beginning of this year alone, has now become the most valuable company in the US and surpassed the likes of Disney. It’s no surprise that it, as well as others in the domain, are giving some serious competition to the cable networks. However, how does cable TV really differ from Streaming TV? Let’s find out!
Variety
A basic cable plan can get you around 20 channels covering the main genres including sports, news, music, etc. However, you can pay more to get as many as 200 channels which will offer a massive variety of content.
Internet streaming services, on the other hand, offer limited content for the price. Even though there are many premium and not-notch networks such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc. they each individually have a limited number of shows.
Experience
Streaming TV is hands-down better than cable TV when it comes to user experience. Most of these platforms are engineered to learn about user preferences, mainly the type of shows and movies they like which allows them to offer suitable recommendations. They also display helpful details such as ratings of the TV shows and movies that are available, the cast, genres, etc. which help you find the content you love easily and quickly.
Streaming platforms also track and record your activities for a personalised experience. For instance, they may mark the timestamp of the videos you watch, so that the next time you open these videos, you can pick up from where you left off.
Convenience
The online streaming platforms are clearly then winners when it comes to flexibility and convenience. This is because you can watch cable only with your TV or a computer monitor (if you have a). Granted, you can watch TV on a PC too if you have a TV tuner, but that just a hassle and requires a small investment as well. However, you can access all the popular streaming services on your laptop or even mobile with the right app or directly through the websites. So, whether you are commuting to work or waiting for your doctor’s appointment, etc. you can watch your favourite online shows without any problem.
Accessibility
Streaming services are based on “video on demand” format. In other words, they allow you to watch any video available on the platform anytime you want, and as many times as you want. Plus, there are no distractions, no advertisements. That’s not the case with cable as not only you have to wait for your favourite show which is aired at a particular time at a particular day(s), you also have to sit through multiple breaks that are set aside for the advertisements.
Which one is better?
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Although both Cable TV and Streaming TV have their pros and cons, overall, it’s certainly the latter that emerges as a winner. For starters, we are increasingly becoming dependent on the Internet as we want all kinds of services to be accessible online. Also, the streaming platforms are becoming extremely competitive and launching a slew of highly gripping and entertaining shows that are giving standard cable a run for its money.
Restrictions on Streaming Platforms
It won’t be an exaggeration to say that streaming services are essentially TV 2.0. Thus, if you have to pick between standard cable and the video on demand services, then you should definitely pick the latter. However, if you are worried about geo-restrictions on streaming services, then there is a workaround for it too.
For instance, Hulu is a popular streaming service available only to the US citizens. However, you can unblock Hulu with a VPN easily and enjoy other benefits too such as:
- Enhanced online privacy and security
- Increased Internet speed
- Anonymous surfing
- Cheaper online services through select servers
There are a number of VPN service providers on the Internet including one from the QuickHostUK itself. There are plenty of options that are completely free, and then there are some for your mobile too!
Conclusion
Even though streaming services are growing and becoming more popular than ever today, there are people who are comfortable with the traditional cable system. There is nothing wrong in that decision. However, if you seek top-notch shows that are not diluted with promotional material, and want the content to be accessible to you irrespective of which device you are using (mobile, laptop, home desktop, office desktop, etc.), then it’s the streaming services that will win your heart.
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