Digital Television

In our current society companies like Time Warner and Comcast have slowly seen their subscriptions plummet and digital media has revolutionized the way we watch Television. Who is to blame for the decline in the Television industry? Cable companies can blame online video streaming services for their downfall. Why are they to blame? Video streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, HBOgo, Youtube, etc.. have altered the way people stream shows and movies. Our current generation is know as the wire cutters because young adults are getting rid of cable and using online streaming services as their main source of entertainment. The reason why people are cutting the cord is because online streaming services like Netflix are cheaper and more accessible from any digital device at home. Not only are the devices accessible from anywhere the content can also be viewed at your own free time. Instead of tuning in at 9 pm every Sunday to watch Breaking Bad streaming services can give you the availability to watch all seasons in one night for an affordable price. What will keep traditional television alive are live events, unless Internet search engines continue to purchase sports events similar to what Yahoo did in 2015. In the year 2015 Yahoo was given the right to stream an NFL game. If companies’ continue to purchase live events and make it available to stream online may lead to the end of cable companies.