052621 A guide to streaming TV and movie entertainment over the Internet. Your Guide to Cord Cutting What is cord cutting? Put down the scissors—you won’t actually be cutting anything. “Cutting the cord” means canceling a cable television subscription in favor of getting video over the Internet from a streaming service like Netflix, Hulu, fuboTV, or Philo...to name a few. A related term, “cord shaving”, involves downgrading to a lower tier of cable services to save money. But, is it right for me? The short answer is...it’s complicated. It depends a lot on what you like to watch. We want to help you discover which combination of devices and services work best for your viewing habits and budget. A few Common Myths About Cord Cutting Myth: If I cut the cord I have to Fact: You can get live TV, including most of the give up live TV. major broadcast networks, local news, and sports. Myth: If I cut the cord I have to Fact: Many streaming services now include cloud give up DVR. DVR with your service subscription. Myth: If I cut the cord I have to Fact: You can most likely get all of your favorite give up my favorite shows. shows and pay less to watch them. What do I need to get started? Internet-Connected Streaming Devices If streaming services are part of your cord cutting plan, you will need a way to bring those subscriptions to your screens. In some cases, between gaming consoles and Internet-connected smart TVs, you may already have what you need. If not, there are various other options to choose from including, but not limited to: Apple TV®, Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast, or a Roku Streaming Stick. Streaming Services and Apps The key to effective cord cuttery is being aware of what apps are available on your streaming device of choice and just how much they’re going to cost you. On-Demand services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime are the most popular. Recently a wave of live TV streaming services like Apple TV+, fuboTV, Philo, Sling TV, and YouTube TV have become serious competition for traditional cable service. There are tons of additional apps to choose from, including plenty of free content. Cord Cutting Guide | 1 Fast and Reliable Internet Service Streaming TV over the Internet requires a fast and reliable Internet connection—one that won’t leaving you hanging with buffering or lag. Luckily, HBC has you covered with speeds up to 1 Gigabit (1,000 Mbps) and unlimited data. Most streaming services will recommend anywhere from a 5 Mbps to a 25 Mbps Internet connection. When deciding which Internet speed is right for you, keep in mind all the Internet-connected devices in your home. The more devices you have, the more your network bandwidth is accessed, and the more speed you need. HBC can help with your cord cutting plan! Complete the below sections and then give us a call at (888) 474-9995 and we’ll help you build a custom cord cutting plan. What equipment do you already have? Many people already have streaming capable devices in their home and don’t even know it: gaming consoles (Xbox or PlayStation), Smart TVs with built-in apps, Blu-Ray players, and media hubs. Write down the make and model of any TV(s) or streaming capable device(s) that you already own. __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ What streaming services (if any) do you use? Everyone has a different level of understanding with cord cutting. From a seasoned tech pro that uses multiple services to a newbie who just wants to know “What the heck is a Hulu!?” Select and/or write down all applicable streaming service(s) that you already use: Amazon Prime Video FandangoNow PlayStation Vue Apple TV® fuboTV Sling TV AT&T TV NOWSM HBO Now YouTube TV CBS All Access Hulu/Hulu with Live TV Other: ____________________ Disney+ Netflix Other: ____________________ ESPN+ Philo Other: ____________________ What channels or shows do you watch? This is possibly the most important step in cutting the cord—identifying what channels, shows, news, movies, and sports teams you watch on a regular basis. Doing this helps narrow down the option(s) and makes the cord cutting transition much easier for you. __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Cord Cutting Guide | 2 A Penny Saved Complete the below cost savings chart using your most recent cable bill. If you don’t already have the costs for the Cut the Cord side, that’s okay— HBC is here to help. Current Cut the Cord Internet Video (Cable/TV) Phone Equipment Taxes Total Cost Additional Notes: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ For more information or assistance with next steps for cord cutting, call HBC at (888) 474-9995. -Amazon Fire TV is a trademark of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. This guide is an independent publication of HBC and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. Apple TV is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Cord Cutting Guide | 3 fuboTV and Philo Streaming Services HBC has partnered with fuboTV and Philo streaming services. Use the helpful comparison guide below to assist in choosing a service that best fits your needs. fuboTV and Philo Streaming Service Comparison Guide Monthly Price (Paid to Streaming Service Provider) $64.99 (Starter Plan) $25.00 Total Channels 105+ 60+ Get Started/Sign up fubotv.com/hbc go.philo.com/hbci Free Trial 7 days 7 days Additional Plans and Upgrade Options Yes No Available Contracts and Cancellation Fees None None Please visit fubo’s help center Please visit Philo’s help center Supported Devices at support.fubo.tv/hc/en-us at help.philo.com Account Profiles 6 profiles per account 10 profiles per account Concurrent Screens/Devices Viewing 3; Upgrade options available 3 250 hours of space; Save unlimited shows for up Cloud DVR Recordings never expire to 1 year Simultaneous Recordings Unlimited Unlimited Rewind Live TV Last 72 hours Last 72 hours Channel Guide Available on all platforms Available on all platforms Watch Outside the Home Yes Yes Can fast-forward on DVR Can fast-forward on DVR Commercial-Free playback playback Yes; Limited events and 4K Content No select on-demand content Live TV Yes Yes Sports Yes No Local Networks Yes No Movies Yes Yes On-Demand Content Yes Yes -Prices listed may not include applicable taxes or fees. fuboTV and Philo streaming services are paid directly to the streaming service provider. Internet and streaming device is required. Channel quantities and supported devices are subject to change. Local channels through fuboTV streaming service are subject to your provider’s IP assignment location. Cord Cutting Guide | 4 (888) 474-9995 | hbci.com/streamtv.