{"id":7792,"date":"2015-06-24T15:31:27","date_gmt":"2015-06-24T20:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gomohu.com\/?p=7792"},"modified":"2021-10-15T13:48:03","modified_gmt":"2021-10-15T18:48:03","slug":"mid-year-2015-top-stories-affecting-cord-cutters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gomohu.com\/blog\/mid-year-2015-top-stories-affecting-cord-cutters\/","title":{"rendered":"Mid-Year 2015: Top Stories Affecting Cord Cutters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Six months into 2015 it\u2019s evident that this has been a pivotal year for consumers looking to save money and cut the cord with cable and satellite TV. These are a few of the top stories related to cord cutting and streaming media services which are affecting cord cutters this year.<\/p>\n<h2>January 2015 &#8211; <a title=\"Egadget - Best of CES 2015 Awards\" href=\"http:\/\/www.engadget.com\/2015\/01\/15\/best-of-ces-2015-overall-winner-sling-tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sling TV Launches to Rave Reviews at CES 2015<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cutting the cord with Dish&#039;s Sling TV \u2014 CES 2015\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mzb4_jPknlY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>At the 2015 <a title=\"CES - Consumer Electronics Show\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cesweb.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CES<\/a> (Consumer Electronics Show) Dish Network introduced Sling TV, and cord cutters rejoiced that they could now get ESPN and ESPN2 sports channels and other cable channels for twenty bucks a month.<\/p>\n<p>The lack of over air TV sports channels had been a sore spot for many consumers who when it came time to cut the cord just couldn&#8217;t do it because they missed quick access to sport-only programming. <a title=\"Sling TV\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sling.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sling TV<\/a> filled the gap in a big way, and offered a reasonably priced base channel package, with low cost add-on channel packages available.<\/p>\n<p>Consumer demand for Sling TV was extraordinary after the CES awards announcement, and within a very short time Sling added even more channels to their basic offering along with apps for multiple platforms to entice more users.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to learn more about how to setup Sling TV, with a <a title=\"GoMohu.com - Mohu HDTV Antennas\" href=\"http:\/\/store.gomohu.com\/antennas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mohu HDTV antenna<\/a>, check out my book: <em><a title=\"Simple Guide to Sling TV by Andrea Polk on Amazon\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Simple-Guide-Sling-Technical-Cutting-ebook\/dp\/B00TX3TWFO\/ref=pd_sim_351_1?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=0P5707ZVR0SPY76VAA7Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simple Guide to Sling TV<\/a><\/em> available on Amazon.<\/p>\n<h2>February 2015 &#8211; <a title=\"TechCrunch.com - JustWatch Search Engine Launches\" href=\"http:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2015\/02\/05\/justwatch-debuts-a-new-search-engine-for-cord-cutters\/#.rv8udl:nYS6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JustWatch Streaming Search Engine for Cord Cutters Launches<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"JustWatch - Streaming Search Engine\" href=\"http:\/\/www.justwatch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JustWatch<\/a> is a unique search engine that allows users to search for streaming content currently available from multiple streaming services. Particularly helpful to cord cutters looking for a guide to what\u2019s on, the search engine is currently available to users wishing to see streaming media options in the United States, Germany, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand.<\/p>\n<p>JustWatch\u2019s user interface is easy to understand and use. You can search JustWatch by clicking on New, Popular or by a watchlist you create yourself. Using the Search box as with traditional search engines is always an option, or you can simply scroll through the cover art for movie and TV offerings until you find one you like. When you click on the program you can see what service carries it, and whether or not there are any options to buy or rent from services like iTunes or Vudu.<\/p>\n<h2>March 2015 &#8211; <a title=\"Egadget.com - Apple Launches HBO Now on Apple TV Devices\" href=\"http:\/\/www.engadget.com\/2015\/03\/09\/hbo-now-strings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HBO Now Available On Apple TV<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HBO Now Demo\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-xvcPRRFeIM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>Game of Thrones <\/em> fans who are cord cutters rejoiced when the announcement was made that <a title=\"HBO Now\" href=\"https:\/\/order.hbonow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HBO Now <\/a>would make HBO programming available for a low monthly fee to users without a cable TV subscription. But there was a catch. To enjoy HBO Now service, users would need an Apple TV device. Apple conveniently lowered the price of the device at the time of the announcement, but this was disappointing to many cord cutters who don\u2019t own an Apple TV and didn\u2019t want to spend the money to buy one just to watch HBO.<\/p>\n<p>Since the initial announcement Apple has expanded the use of the HBO Now app to other devices including the iPhone, iPad, iMac and Macbook computers. Seeking to increase subscription sign-ups, HBO has indicated plans to launch apps for use with Android devices and Chromecast too.<\/p>\n<p>A free trial of HBO Now is available, with the option to cancel before the end of the free trial or pay the $14.99 a month service fee.<\/p>\n<p>Check out all the <a title=\"HBO Now Help - FAQ's\" href=\"http:\/\/help.hbonow.com\/app\/answers\/listHBO\/c\/29\/?camp=helpk1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FAQ\u2019s here<\/a>, to decide if this service is for you.<\/p>\n<h2>April 2015 &#8211; <a title=\"NYTimes.com - Time Warner Customers Frustrated\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2015\/04\/27\/business\/media\/mergers-collapse-leaves-frustrated-cable-customers-out-in-the-cold.html?_r=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Comcast Backs Out of Time Warner Merger<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Comcast-Time Warner Merger DEAD\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9qHca6R7IWE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Thankfully the FCC stepped in to voice its concerns over the proposed <a title=\"Comcast - Wikipedia.org\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wikiwand.com\/en\/Comcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Comcast<\/a> &#8211; <a title=\"Time Warner Cable - Wikipedia.org\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wikiwand.com\/en\/Time_Warner_Cable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Time Warner Cable<\/a> merger, and <a title=\"Xfinity - Comcast Cable Company\" href=\"http:\/\/www.xfinity.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Comcast<\/a> under pressure backed away from the deal.<\/p>\n<p>If it had gone through, a potential monopoly on internet service could have been built leaving all of us who use streaming media at the mercy of a business that would undoubtedly choose to increase prices without having to provide better service to its customers.<\/p>\n<h2>May 2015 &#8211; <a title=\"Verge.com - Amazon Prime Customers Stream for Free\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2015\/5\/5\/8550297\/amazon-jetblue-instant-video-streaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amazon<\/a> and <a title=\"StreamingMedia.com - Netflix Looks to Expand to China\" href=\"http:\/\/www.streamingmedia.com\/Articles\/News\/Online-Video-News\/Netflix-Looks-to-China-for-Expansion-Calls-Plans-Modest-103999.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Netflix Seek to Expand Their Streaming Globally<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>You heard it here first: \u201cNow is the time to buy Netflix stock.\u201d No, I&#8217;m not a stockbroker, but anyone can see that <a title=\"Netflix \" href=\"http:\/\/www.netflix.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Netflix<\/a> is poised to enrich the lives of cord cutters and millennials all over the globe in the coming year!<\/p>\n<p>With its ever-expanding catalog of original programming and cord cutters signing up in droves, Netflix is doing very well and looking to expand its services to users in other countries. Most recently China is being considered for Netflix expansion, as well as Japan by the fall of this year with plans for up to 200 countries by the end of 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile in the skies above, <a title=\"Amazon.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.Amazon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amazon<\/a> has cut a deal with <a title=\"JetBlue Airlines\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jetblue.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JetBlue<\/a> to provide <a title=\"TechCrunch - Amazon and JetBlue\" href=\"http:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2015\/05\/05\/amazon-prime-instant-video-plus-rentals-and-downloads-come-to-jetblue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free Amazon Instant Video streaming to Prime members<\/a>. No longer do you have to be \u2018in country\u2019 to enjoy your Prime membership when you are traveling on JetBlue\u2019s jets, nor do you have to pay a wireless fee while on the plane.<\/p>\n<h2>June 2015 &#8211; <a title=\"TechCrunch.com - Showtime Aims at Cord Cutters\" href=\"http:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2015\/06\/03\/showtime-debuts-a-standalone-streaming-service-aimed-at-cord-cutters\/#.rv8udl:Dz25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Showtime\u2019s Streaming Service Slated for July<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>How exciting! Yet another premium television channel available via streaming media.<\/p>\n<p>Apple TV, Playstation Vue, and Roku users are likely to snatch up the new <a title=\"Showtime\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sho.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Showtime<\/a> streaming service <a title=\"NYTimes Article - Showtime to Introduce Streaming Service\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2015\/06\/04\/business\/media\/showtime-to-introduce-streaming-service-in-july.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">debuting in July for just $10.99 a month<\/a>. In direct competition with HBO Now service, Showtime\u2019s less expensive monthly fees and availability of the app on Roku devices definitely increase the likelihood of a successful launch into the standalone streaming service arena.<\/p>\n<p><em>Andrea Polk hails from Oregon and is a wife, mother, writer, Amazon Top 50 Reviewer, and more. She\u2019s also\u00a0<em>the author of the\u00a0<a title=\"Simple Guide to Over-the-Air Free TV by Andrea Polk\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Simple-Guide-Over-Air-Free-ebook\/dp\/B00JT51P8I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simple Guide to Over-the-Air Free TV<\/a><\/em>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a title=\"Simple Guide to Sling TV | Amazon Kindle Book\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Simple-Guide-Sling-TV-Book-ebook\/dp\/B00TX3TWFO\/ref=sr_1_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simple Guide to Sling TV<\/a>\u00a0as well as the avid deal-seeker behind\u00a0<a title=\"Savvy Sleuth - Finding Clues To Online Deals For You\" href=\"http:\/\/www.savvysleuth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SavvySleuth.com<\/a>, where she scours the web for the best online deals.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Six months into 2015 it\u2019s evident that this has been a pivotal year for consumers looking to save money and cut the cord with cable and satellite TV. 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