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Originally Posted by MickMcGeough
I think they've identified that cord cutting "evaluators" hesitate when faced with losing the live networks and local news, but are ok with special interest (HGTV, DIY, etc.) and premium (HBO, Showtime, AMC) content being time-shifted. You need internet regardless, so they're positioning basic cable + streaming (CraveTV) as an alternative to an all-streaming "cord cut" approach.
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OK,fair enough. But it's clear you are not a cord cutter.
I understand I'm in a unique position (close to the US border), but I'm sure more than 80% of the population can easily pick up local CBC, CTV, CITY and Global networks OTA with basically rabbit ears. These are in outstanding HD quality. There is no concern with missing live local and network television.
What cord cutters face is the lack of 'special interest and premium' content that Crave potentially offers on demand. Netflix is no alternative for this content.
I maintain there is a significant market out there for exactly this type of service, outside of their regular subscriber base - like SlingTV is now providing in the US.
Shortsighted thinking, imo.