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They are so cheap that I am just subscribed to everything. I know I’m fortunate to be able to afford that but compared to what Americans are spending on everyth

They are so cheap that I am just subscribed to everything. I know I’m fortunate to be able to afford that but compared to what Americans are spending on everything else it’s surely not a lot for the value you get. Still cheaper than I used to pay for cable ($100)

npo9 7y ago
I have never paid for cable in my life. The youngest generation hasn’t. Comparing subscription services to cable won’t work for the newest customers because they aren’t use to cable.
- Supermancho 7y ago
  > Comparing subscription services to cable won’t work for the newest customers because they aren’t use to cable Most Americans have cable. It's often inextricably linked with internet access. The newest customers, in both rural and urban, are definitely used to it.
  - anonytrary 7y ago
    As a young American, this is probably true for older generations, but I can't see this remaining true for very long. I make sure to get internet only packages from Comcast, since I have absolutely no desire or need for cable.
  - clintonb 7y ago
    Americans may have cable, but to what extent? It is cheaper for me to get Internet with basic cable—over-the-air channels—than without. My cable boxes have sat in a closet for the past six years. I stream most content I watch.
Aaargh20318 7y ago
That’s mainly because you’re comparing to the insane prices Americans pay for cable. For me, the basic HD package (over fiber) is €15,95 and if I want the full ‘entertainment’ HD package that’s €21,95.
kinkrtyavimoodh 7y ago
Exactly. I hate this fragmentation but it's still cheap enough that I can't be too pissed. Even if you have 4 video streaming services (Netflix Prime HBO Disney) and 2 music ones (Spotify and Youtube Red) and assuming you split them all with another family, it's only a monthly total of about 45-50 dollars. That's like a decent dinner for two in the Bay Area or one movie outing, for example. We spend so readily on mediocre brick and mortar experiences while nickel-and-diming on things that provide so much convenience and value.
- test1235 7y ago
  >assuming you split them all with another family I'm surprised the t+c's allow you to do that
  - jannes 7y ago
    They don't, but nobody is really trying to enforce it yet. In a few years when these services face a lot more pressure to turn a profit (after the "wars") we will probably see a lot more of that.

npo9 7y ago

I have never paid for cable in my life. The youngest generation hasn’t. Comparing subscription services to cable won’t work for the newest customers because they aren’t use to cable.

Supermancho 7y ago
> Comparing subscription services to cable won’t work for the newest customers because they aren’t use to cable Most Americans have cable. It's often inextricably linked with internet access. The newest customers, in both rural and urban, are definitely used to it.
- anonytrary 7y ago
  As a young American, this is probably true for older generations, but I can't see this remaining true for very long. I make sure to get internet only packages from Comcast, since I have absolutely no desire or need for cable.
- clintonb 7y ago
  Americans may have cable, but to what extent? It is cheaper for me to get Internet with basic cable—over-the-air channels—than without. My cable boxes have sat in a closet for the past six years. I stream most content I watch.

Aaargh20318 7y ago

That’s mainly because you’re comparing to the insane prices Americans pay for cable. For me, the basic HD package (over fiber) is €15,95 and if I want the full ‘entertainment’ HD package that’s €21,95.

kinkrtyavimoodh 7y ago

Exactly. I hate this fragmentation but it's still cheap enough that I can't be too pissed. Even if you have 4 video streaming services (Netflix Prime HBO Disney) and 2 music ones (Spotify and Youtube Red) and assuming you split them all with another family, it's only a monthly total of about 45-50 dollars. That's like a decent dinner for two in the Bay Area or one movie outing, for example. We spend so readily on mediocre brick and mortar experiences while nickel-and-diming on things that provide so much convenience and value.

test1235 7y ago
>assuming you split them all with another family I'm surprised the t+c's allow you to do that
- jannes 7y ago
  They don't, but nobody is really trying to enforce it yet. In a few years when these services face a lot more pressure to turn a profit (after the "wars") we will probably see a lot more of that.