Two Big Reasons Cable TV Companies Are Struggling To Gain Broadband Subscribers As 5G Explodes

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When it comes to gaining broadband subscribers, cable companies are lagging behind 5G home internet and fiber providers. New data from New School Research indicates that cable as a product is not the problem. Instead, pricing strategy and customer support are core hindrances for cable’s growth. Cord cutting 2.0, or users looking for different home […] The post Two Big Reasons Cable TV Companies Are Struggling To Gain Broadband Subscribers As 5G Explodes appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

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iamericandre@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Literally just canceled my spectrum services yesterday and it felt amazing. Went from paying $111 a month to T-Mobile home internet for $30 a month.

Xiaz@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y (1 reply)

That’s the dream. Unfortunately my street is a dead spot for every carrier so I am stuck still…

iamericandre@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y

My last address was in the same situation, the only carrier was spectrum and they knew it so they charged out the ass for it.

ninekeysdown@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y

I use A LOT of data and I need the lower latency that a wired connection brings. For most people that’s not the case and I can totally see proper 5G connections becoming the norm.

Using my phone as a modem on my pc works amazingly well so I could easily see a world where that’s home most people connect. Either via USB or hotspot.

tagginator@utter.online · 0 pts · 2y
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