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The term \u201cCord Cutter\u201d is nothing new by any means. We\u2019ve heard that term for years. Do you even know what it means? Randy is joined by Christa today to discuss cord cutting.\n\nA Basic Amount of Cord Cutting: Netflix\n\nNetflix seems like the most basic form of Cord Cutting.\nCordCutting is really happening. Leichtman Research Group learned that, since a peak in 2012, traditional pay-TV Services lost about 10 million subscribers.\nBeing forced to pay for a package of Channels that you do not necessarily want to watch is not cool.\nCord Cutting Isn\u2019t 100% Possible\n\nThe company you\u2019re getting your internet from is often the Company you\u2019ve been trying to escape.\nThat\u2019s how much power these cable companies have.\nWhat Do I Recommend?\n\nThink about it a little bit before-hand to see if what you\u2019re going to buy will meet your needs.\nStart with the foundation: Have a good internet connection. Since your CordCutting ability will rely on a good internet connection, I recommends at least 50Mbps for your house. Most providers, at least in my area, nowadays have 100Mbps options available for streaming. You may end up realizing that you\u2019re paying more for internet service, than if your Cable company offers you a deal you cannot pass up. It\u2019s not likely, but it happens. If you do find a deal on a great package from your cable company that offers, TV/Phone/Internet, it\u2019ll likely be a discounted rate for maybe 6-months or a year, then they hike up the price after that. The way I look at it, I keep a great deal for a year, and that gives me plenty of time to explore & plan my CordCutting setup. Just do your annual \u201cThreaten to Quit\u201d your cable company, and you should be fine getting what you want either way.\nHave a great WiFi setup (I\u2019d recommend a simple Mesh setup, such as a 3piece WiFi from Google). This will ensure great coverage in your home, which you\u2019ll need if you\u2019re a streaming family.\nYouTubeTV is worth it, if you can find a some family or nearby friends to go in on the deal.\nYou can split the $50/month bill with 6 accounts that are \u201cin your household\u201d. That\u2019s just a little more than $8 a month. The first time I sampled YouTube TV, it was $35 a month. Then I checked a few months ago, and I think I remember it being $40/month. Now it\u2019s up to $50/month. That is starting to sound like a traditional cable company to me.\nI pulled up the YouTube family \u201cLocation Requirements\u201d. In short, there is a Family Manager of the account. That person sets the home area and all family members must live in the same household. Each family member has to periodically use YouTube TV in the home location to maintain access.\nFollow our Podcast\n\nIf you\u2019re a new listener to the Manly Hanley Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Visit our website and leave a comment. While you\u2019re there, be sure to subscribe to the newsletter!\nFollow Randrums on twitter\nLike the Manley Hanley Podcast Facebook page.