# More People Are Leaving Expensive Streaming Services For These Cheaper, Less Ad-Intrusive Options

> If you're old enough to remember celebrating the new millennium, then you probably remember when cable was king. You had a cable box and dozens of channels at your fingertips, usually including the major networks.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2005010/more-people-leaving-expensive-streaming-services-for-cheaper-options/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=690ac725bb3ee24a24c6da3f)
- **Published:** 2025-11-05
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #amazon #cable #channels #cheaper #expensive #intrusive #leaving #less
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