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Streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ allow viewers to watch content anytime and anywhere with an internet connection. Streaming services often have original content and fewer commercials, depending on the plan that you choose when you subscribe. Cable TV, on the other hand, provides live programming, including sports, news, and local channels that some streaming services may not offer or offer at comparable prices. Some argue that streaming is cheaper than cable, while others say the cost of multiple streaming subscriptions add up. Cable doesn’t rely on internet speed, whereas streaming can buffer if the connection is slow. Cable often comes with those pesky agreements that stipulate you must keep the service for a certain amount of time, and there is the hassle of installation fees and returning the equipment if you're not satisfied with your experience. Streaming may provide a great deal more flexibility than cable, not only because most programming isn't scheduled, but oftentimes programming is transferrable, meaning it can be viewed on a variety of devices. While cable may prove more reliable, there's the possibility it could become a thing of the past.