Seven cord-cutting misconceptions cleared up
Cord-cutting isn’t just a nerdy niche hobby anymore.
As the price of cable TV continues to climb, it’s quickly become of interest to many more people. While that’s not a bad thing, it does mean people are approaching cord-cutting with widely varying levels of expertise. That in turn has led to lots of misconceptions about how it all works.
Allow me to clear some things up. Based on my conversations with readers over the years, these are some of the biggest misunderstandings people have as they navigate the new world of streaming and over-the-air TV:
Misconception 1: You must use an antenna
While an antenna can be a valuable tool in your cord cutting arsenal, it’s not essential. Most major live TV streaming services—including YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, and DirecTV Stream—offer local channels from the major TV networks without the vagaries of capturing an over-the-air signal.