Correct, but there are cheaper options. Additionally, you can self-install cable these days in many places. With streaming services you still have to pay for c

Correct, but there are cheaper options. Additionally, you can self-install cable these days in many places. With streaming services you still have to pay for certain sports packages and premiums. Most people who stream are still paying the Internet fees and modem rental. Some streaming services will sell you equipment (for instance, DirecTV Stream has a set-top box that isn't required, but actually behaves more like traditional cable instead of having to navigate to a separate app)