How the dream of cheap streaming television became a pricey, complicated mess

And many of those that got cut were replaced by new cords from other companies, with bills of their own, not to mention the ones from streaming services that delivered the actual shows, movies and sporting events. “Paying five different streaming services a total of 50 or 60 dollars to get some of what we want instead of a little more to get a lot of what we want — well, I think a lot of people would prefer the package deal,” said Atlas Media founder Bruce David Klein, a veteran television producer and cable expert. Disney’s service will cost just over half the monthly price of the most popular Netflix plan, and even less if consumers make an annual commitment.

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