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They Promised You Freedom From Cable and Then Built a New Cable With Extra Steps
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Jacob Gonzales
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July 8, 2026, 8:12 a.m.
pop culture
consumer behavior
streaming services
Media Industry
cable television
Summary
The blog post critiques the state of cable replacement options in the streaming industry, arguing that rather than liberating consumers from traditional cable, it has merely transformed the business model into one with new complexities and costs.
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