cord-cutting

cord-cutting

The act of canceling a traditional cable subscription and replacing it with other entertainment sources, such as streaming services, a la carte programming, etc. I never thought I'd find cord-cutting to be a good idea, but once my cable bill got high enough, I was all for it.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • cord
  • cord cutter
  • OTT
  • peak
  • peak TV
  • television
  • Netflix and chill
  • (Do you) know what I mean?
  • knock against
  • knock against (someone or something)
References in periodicals archive
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CORD-CUTTING PAIN HITS MEDIA SECTOR: The high yield debt of telecommunications, cable and satellite companies is coming under pressure as consumers "stampede to streaming media from traditional broadcasters," said the Wall Street Journal.
Traditional media companies fall after 'cord-cutting' hurts DISH results
The losses came in reaction to a MoffettNathanson report that pointed to massive "cord-cutting" in U.S.
A Positive End To A Tough Week On Wall Street
There are two ways to read this: AT&T may be pondering a bold move on offense, offering such a service in hopes of retaining customers who are thinking about cord-cutting. Or it could just be scouting on defense, trying to get a sense of how vulnerable it is should a competitor offer such a service.
AT&T ponders life outside the U-verse with Broadband TV
In first-quarter 2018, Verizon added a net of 66,000 Fios Internet connections and lost 22,000 Fios Video connections, indicative of the continued cord-cutting trend regarding traditional linear video bundles.
Verizon reports Q1 wireline revenues ex-items down 1.8%
With "cord-cutting" a growing concern at MSOs, the slower growth at the biggest revenue driver could be scaring off shareholders.
Why Charter Shares Sank On Q3 News
Such devices, many believe, can not only supercharge the VOD biz, but also stanch so-called "cord-cutting."
iPading cable's pockets: biz hopes tablets will be its magic pill
The cord-cutting plan, which launched last month in select U.S.
YouTube TV Adds More Channels To $35 Streaming Plan
According to a report released Friday by Durham, N.C.-based Leichtman Research Group , the percentage of television households nationwide that subscribe to some form of pay-TV service has reverted to levels not seen since 2005 — a sign that "cord-cutting" is a reality and is starting to impact MSOs.
TV Households With Pay-TV Revert To 2005 Levels
The move is pretty innovative, providing an answer for channels looking for ways to offer subscription-based programming and discourage cord-cutting.
HBO go app
With OTT and cord-cutting a reality, we'd like straightforward facts.
Study: Time Spent With TV Tops Other Media
And with the practice known as cord-cutting, it's also possible to ditch the TV altogether Broadband's ubiquity lets people watch shows on PCs, smartphones and iPads.
Auds time-shift future
"Identifying the root cause of the acceleration in cord-cutting isn't hard," Moffett (https://www.recode.net/2017/5/3/15533136/cord-cutting-q1-half-million-tv-moffett) explained .
Pay TV Industry Sees Worst Ever 1st Quarter Subscriber Losses
The economic downturn also has fueled discussion about the prospect of cord-cutting, a phenomenon--or some would argue, myth--where people drop expensive monthly cable or satellite bills, relying instead on downloads, Web viewing or even antennas.
Tech toys come at a price: accessibility to gadgets defines economic divide
Companies heavily invested in television are facing fierce competition from video streamers; Asked about this Monday, CEO James Murdoch told analysts cord-cutting hasn't been an issue.
Why 21st Century Fox Revenue Fell Short of Estimates