This year should sway even more converts, as it will mark the proliferation of live television broadcast over the Internet.
That’s because a number of entertainment power-players are making it easier than ever to forgo the old-fashioned cable plan and stream shows instead.
“The big news in 2017 is going to be live, online pay TV services,” said Brett Sappington, senior director of research at Parks Associates.
From the article "New Year Brings New Breed Of Cord-Cutter" by Jennifer Van Grove.
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