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Cut the Cable Cord
| Since 2004, the average cable bill has risen 59%, the largest portion of increase, nearly 35%, occurring over the last 24 months. This trend is expected to continue. It’s reported that the recent Comcast/NBC merger will end up costing Comcast customers 2.4 billion dollars in increased monthly fees over the next nine years.[i] These fee’s are reflected in Comcasts new fee structure announced 08-2011, with the average Comcast customer paying an additonal $20 per month in their next Cable bill. Customers outside of the Comcast network will continue to see an average annual price hike of 5% from their local provider. This has prompted a movement of consumers to cut the cable cord and switch to some type of Internet connected television component.[ii] As the movement grows more than 1.5 million subscribers have already cut their Cable TV services and opted for an Internet connected television device.Analysts estimate that Cable TV will lose more than 45% of its subscribers to Internet Television (Web TV) over the next five years. Companion Components (Cable and Satellite TV Add-on Internet TV devices) With “Companion components”, the user incurs either a monthly premium or viewing fees for each on demand selection. These fees are in addition to their regular monthly Cable TV charges. A Companion box can be a handy addition to your home entertainment environment.
However, “Companion boxes” do not provide you with any financial savings. Despite their marketing efforts, if you’re looking to cut the cable cord, “Companion boxes” are not an alternative. Companion Box examples; Apple TV, Google TV, Boxee, Sezmi Alternative Components (Cut the Cable Cord) With Whitehatt, you get a fully featured all-in-one “Cable TV Alternative” including Blu-ray, Internet Television and local programming without any Cable subscription or Satellite viewing fee. This enables the WhiteHatt user to save approximately $3000, over three years without sacrificing content or viewing quality. In addition to being a fully featured Cable TV alternative, WhiteHatt is also portable. Giving you the ability to stay connected to all of your favorite programming whether you’re at home or on vacation. on: WhiteHatt Value Proposition: Live Programming, DVR, Blu-ray/DVD w/3D, Internet Television, Social Networking, Internet Radio, Portable, and No Monthly Fees! Next: No More Cable Bills
[ii] http://www.meetup.com/cordcutters/ (Find Cord Cutter Groups Near you)
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