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For all the folks who think linear cable will still be a thing in-

5-10 years, read this article. It also mentions that live football (not live sports, live football) is pretty much the only thing keeping people watching legacy broadcast/cable at all. My biggest takeaway from the article is that if Netflix decides it wants to become a larger player in the sports broadcasting world, it would be an absolute game changer. They'd likely be able to directly take on Disney and FOX. I don't think it's very far fetched either - they're already in bed with WWE, and I suspect that the Paul-Tyson fight event they put on live was somewhat of a "proof of concept."
Link: Streaming Viewership Surpassed Cable and Broadcast Combined for the First Time Ever
Posted: 06/17/2025 at 10:17 AM ET

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For all the folks who think linear cable will still be a thing in- ◄
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/17/25 10:17 AM ET
TV ratings back, cable hookups by state r declined n value. Schedule strong
Stech • 06/18/25 09:16 AM ET
The difference between linear TV through cable and linear TV through
wwhokie1 • 06/17/25 01:10 PM ET
I have xfinity cable AND You Tube TV. We are comparing
seekoHoG • 06/18/25 11:30 PM ET
I pretty much hate the streaming services I've tried.
MP4VT2004 • 06/19/25 07:27 PM ET
Do you watch OTA television?
EDGEMAN • 06/20/25 05:56 AM ET
I have a "modern" Samsung remote on my bedroom TV, and it sucks!
EDGEMAN • 06/19/25 05:04 AM ET
Do the previous versions of the Samsung remotes work with the newer TVs?**
MP4VT2004 • 06/19/25 07:28 PM ET
Yes they do.
EDGEMAN • 06/20/25 06:27 AM ET
I think the primary difference will be in the way contracts are negotiated-
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/17/25 01:24 PM ET
Do conf. networks, like SEC and ACC, come with an ESPN plus subscription?**
hokieluver • 06/17/25 12:11 PM ET
Nope, but you probably do get the SECN-X and ACCN-X
EDGEMAN • 06/17/25 01:17 PM ET
If I had to choose between the two
I85Hokie • 06/18/25 07:29 AM ET
If you go with Hulu or YTTV, you get both networks & all of the ESPN...
EDGEMAN • 06/18/25 09:59 AM ET
I have that now (hulu), but its pretty expensive, almost like cable. **
hokieluver • 06/18/25 12:49 PM ET
Yep. Both of those are the same price for their basic package...
EDGEMAN • 06/18/25 01:00 PM ET
Not w stand-alone ESPN+, but they will definitely be included with the new-
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/17/25 12:39 PM ET
I am almost to the point where I only watch TV if I am at a sports bar.
OrlandoHokie • 06/17/25 11:52 AM ET
my tv is basically for a few things
MrBayAreaHokie • 06/18/25 12:05 AM ET
It’s coming, but I also think it will take longer than 5-10 years.
hokieZ71 • 06/17/25 11:26 AM ET
If the P2 completely jumps in bed with those companies, it means that...
EDGEMAN • 06/17/25 01:21 PM ET
You're right, the contracts are in place for some time-
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/17/25 11:30 AM ET
With digital OTA programming, wonder if a company will offer...
EDGEMAN • 06/17/25 01:24 PM ET
The main networks will probably always have a "free" option-
Baltimore_Hokie • 06/17/25 01:27 PM ET
Curious if ESPN (or anyone else) will provide their content OTA...
EDGEMAN • 06/17/25 01:49 PM ET