It's no secret that consumers love to hate their cable companies. But the good news for many of us is that, at least when it comes to TV, there are now plenty of online streaming services that can serve as alternatives to traditional pay TV.
Just remember that all these services require a decent broadband Internet connection—often delivered by the same company that has been providing your TV service.
To get a good overview of all the different online options, check our Guide to Streaming Video Services. And to see how you might put together your own package of services, see the four possible scenarios we have listed below, including three cord-cutting options that can bring big savings.
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Editor's Note: This article also appeared in the August 2017 issue of Consumer Reports magazine.
