How things have changed

[Mr Tony]

Well, I haven't looked thru the channels lately, but when they started the Stream, there was talk that a lot of channels are not available.

I think everything on satellite is on streaming. Haven't heard of anything missing recently.

 

[mwdxer1]

I think everything on satellite is on streaming. Haven't heard of anything missing recently.

I got rid of my big dish and now Dish as everything streams and many more services. With streaming almost anything can be found. Being a fan of old TV shows, I find many on You Tube that I never found on Dish or my big dish.

 

[dishdude]

I got rid of my big dish and now Dish as everything streams and many more services. With streaming almost anything can be found. Being a fan of old TV shows, I find many on You Tube that I never found on Dish or my big dish.

Regular YouTube has A TON OF CONTENT! It's mainly all we watch. I can get the local news on it, all the late night shows, plus all the other original content we like. YouTube Premium is easily 90% of what we watch, it's the only streaming service we pay for.

 

[ncted]

This is only somewhat applicable to the topic, but since it includes unwanted ads, I figured I'd share it:

iPhone customers upset by Apple Wallet ad pushing 'F1' movie | TechCrunch

However well-received the film may be, iPhone users don't necessarily want their built-in utilities, like their digital wallet, marketing to them.

techcrunch.com

I am already displeased with a number of things Apple has done over the past few years (along with being pleased with other things), but the one thing I hoped I could count on was them not junking up the UI with ads outside of specific apps like News.

 

[Bruce]

The ever-evolving streaming landscape has entered a new phase marked by more stable growth after years of battling volatility and churn, according to a new report from the data firm Antenna.

SVOD subscriptions in the U.S. grew by 11% from March 2024 to March 2025, according to Antenna's research. That growth occurred pretty evenly across the premium SVOD offerings like Netflix, Peacock, Paramount+, Disney+, Apple TV+, and HBO Max, as well as more specialty services.

Antenna expects SVOD subscriptions in the U.S. to keep growing, too. From Q4 2024 to Q1 2025, U.S. SVOD added 5M net subscribers, per the company's research.

Streaming Enters New Phase Of “More Stable Growth” As Ad Tiers Gain Traction & Subscriber Churn Reduces, Study Says

A new report from data firm Antenna explains why streaming is entering a more stable period of growth after years of volatility

deadline.com

 

[navychop]

I expect more consolidations.

 

[zippyfrog]

Comcast is simplifying its Xfinity internet plans and dropping data caps

Unlimited data.

www.theverge.com

Comcast is doing away with data caps. This type of move, if followed by some of the other ISP's, just enable streaming to take off even more. In my area, AT&T is the only non-wireless provider and they still have the data caps.

 

[osu1991]

data cap was the reason I left Cox fiber along with the cost. They were significantly higher than areas with a competitor. So glad to have a choice now.

 

[Bruce]

data cap was the reason I left Cox fiber along with the cost. They were significantly higher than areas with a competitor. So glad to have a choice now.

Since Charter is buying Cox, assume caps will be gone, along with pricing changes.

 

[dishdude]

Competition is a good thing. The 5G home services finally gave the consumer several viable options.

 

[navychop]

I question the use of "5G" and viable in the same sentence.

 

[Bruce]

I question the use of "5G" and viable in the same sentence.

Depends on where you are, back in my former subdivision in Michigan, when we moved in 2020, the only option was Comcast, today, all 3 main 5G providers are available.

My former neighbor has T-Mobile, says it has been rock solid, about 300 down speed.

One thing I noticed about those new data cap free Comcast pricing, it is a lot less than what I was paying, when we left 5 years ago.

 

[zippyfrog]

Competition is a good thing. The 5G home services finally gave the consumer several viable options.

Just 2 1/2 years ago, the only option was AT&T 25 meg DSL. Then in December 2022, T-Mobile Home Internet became available in my area in a limited amount, and I jumped in to get it. Outside of a couple of issues that lasted a day or two, it has rock solid. Just last summer AT&T's 5G version became available. Verizon's 5G Home Internet is not available yet, and we can't get Comcast. So at least 3 options now, with Verizon coming soon.

 

[ncted]

Depends on where you are, back in my former subdivision in Michigan, when we moved in 2020, the only option was Comcast, today, all 3 main 5G providers are available.

My former neighbor has T-Mobile, says it has been rock solid, about 300 down speed.

One thing I noticed about those new data cap free Comcast pricing, it is a lot less than what I was paying, when we left 5 years ago.

They finally realized they need to compete on price. As for 5G broadband, it is fine for most people if you can get good signal, and not too many people sign up for it nearby.

 

[Bruce]

They finally realized they need to compete on price. As for 5G broadband, it is fine for most people if you can get good signal, and not too many people sign up for it nearby.

Depends on the area, as I explained, back home, in a metro area, available, here in semi rural paradise, non-existent.

 

[Bruce]

As more things change, more stay the same, Spectrum is the first with their second price increase of the year, expect other providers to follow-

Spectrum Announces TV & Internet Price Hike for Customers, Cites Rising Costs | Cord Cutters News

Spectrum, a leading provider of cable television and internet services, has confirmed it will increase the price of some of its legacy internet plans by $2 per month starting in July 2025. There will also be a $5 a month price hike on Spectrum Select TV packages. The announcement, shared with...

cordcuttersnews.com

 

[savarese04]

Comcast is simplifying its Xfinity internet plans and dropping data caps

Unlimited data.

www.theverge.com

Comcast is doing away with data caps. This type of move, if followed by some of the other ISP's, just enable streaming to take off even more. In my area, AT&T is the only non-wireless provider and they still have the data caps.

It's hard to tell if this is "new." they rolled out the better packages a bit ago, which are quite an improvement, but this article mentions the xfinity gateway and data caps have not existed for a while if you use that. the cap only came into play if you BYOM (bring your own modem)

I currently pay $58/mo with them for the gateway + 1gig (SFBay), which is a lot better than the 110 i was paying with BYOM and the unlimited data package