With the arrival of web-based content providers like Netflix® and Amazon Prime®, the influence of satellite networks and cable TV providers over your entertainment is diminished. More and more Americans are "cutting the cord," or canceling their cable subscriptions and instead watching video-on-demand programming from online streaming media providers. RTC Communications, a cable TV and wireless Internet service in Rochester, IN, explains what you need to know to finally cut the cord.

Local Stations

Most local stations throughout North America have switched from analog broadcast to digital service, which you can pick up with a simple, on-the-set antenna. If the choices provided to you by a cable subscription don't justify its cost, you can watch the four major networks, just as you would, pre-cable. This is useful if you enjoy following local professional sports teams.

Free Online Programming

If you have a high-speed Internet connection, you can watch countless hours of free programming on YouTube® — a video sharing website owned by Google® — that allows users to upload videos on nearly any subject. Once the sole purview of amateurs, much of it is now of professional quality and extremely entertaining. Additionally, you can watch many network shows produced by ABC®, NBC®, CBS®, and FOX® on demand by visiting their websites.

Over-the-Top — OTT — Programming

Again, for those with high-speed wireless Internet, another entertainment option is available — OTT programming. Providers like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu® let you subscribe to their content for approximately $10 per month and provide hundreds of movies and television shows for your viewing pleasure. A subscription to one or more of these provides a broad selection of entertainment options that rotate regularly.

You don’t have to miss out on your favorite programs when you cancel cable services. If you think you're ready to cut the cord, contact RTC Communications in Rochester, IN. They'll set you up with a high-speed wireless Internet connection fast enough to handle your household's entertainment needs. Visit their website to learn more, or call (574) 223-2191 to discuss your options with a friendly, helpful fiber broadband expert.