Even for lower tiers it is sometimes cheaper to bundle -- I suspect one reason is because it allows their "cable TV subscriber" count to be higher. This has im

Even for lower tiers it is sometimes cheaper to bundle -- I suspect one reason is because it allows their "cable TV subscriber" count to be higher. This has implications for the overall outlook of both the industry and cable company, fees for channels the cable company is paid to carry, and cost of advertisements, especially on channels the cable company owns.