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My reference to the various cable/satellite companies was more about the content packaging similarity to what has been done for ages but yes, from a direct streaming (less infrastructure) standpoint it would be different. Perhaps more like YouTube TV, Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, etc.

As far as the individual content streaming services go, direct to consumer delivery and related profits are things they may not be willing to give up especially if a dominant player, like Netflix, was able to control/dictate content or other factors too much.
Agreed then.
 
Man, people sure are getting cheap with internet-based services these days, yet they'll happily pay $5.00 for a fancy coffee.
The fallacy is that there are many people that fit that description. I'd never do either since 100% of my income is unfortunately my disability income. Luckily I'm not too picky about seeing the latest hot show,I'm happy to wait till it hits a free service. Plus I love old shows and movies I've never seen so more to watch than I have hours left. Also my local library has a well stocked bluray/dvd section and TWO affiliated free streaming services so I'm good.
 
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