TV Alternatives Calculator: See How Much Cord-Cutting Saves

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Your total monthly cable or satellite bill, including all fees, taxes and equipment rental. Leave out any internet portion if you pay separately.
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If your cable bill bundles TV and internet together, we will subtract the estimated internet-only cost to get a fair TV-only comparison.
What you would pay for internet service alone after dropping TV. Check your provider's standalone broadband rate.
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Monthly cable box, DVR or modem rental fees included in your bill. These disappear when you cut the cord.
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One-time cost for an OTA antenna (for free local channels) or a streaming stick/box such as Roku or Fire TV. Spread over 5 years in the projection.
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Add any other subscription costs not listed above (e.g. NBA League Pass, Shudder, BritBox).
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Monthly savingsBig savings
44.51USD/mo

How much less you would pay every month after switching

New streaming total75.49USD/mo
TV-only portion of current bill60USD/mo
Annual savings534USD/yr
5-year net savings2,621USD
Break-even point1.1months
Cost reduction0.7%
Cable / Satellite60
Streaming75.49

Monthly savings: 44.51

You could save $44.51/mo by cutting the cord.

  • Switching saves you about $44.51 per month ($534 per year).
  • Over 5 years that is roughly $2,621 in net savings after any one-time equipment cost.
  • Your one-time switching costs pay for themselves in about 1.1 months.
  • That is a 74% reduction in your TV spending.

Next stepCall your cable provider and ask for a lower retention rate first - many offer 12-month discounts when you threaten to cancel. Then compare that discounted rate against your streaming total.

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