I ran across an article somewhere yesterday, maybe Drudge, where cable companies were anticipating losing customers by 5% every year from now on. I’m guessing that number is far too low.
Even if they relented and allowed customers a la carte programming, it may be too late. The customers have had a look outside. I cut cable many years ago now and it turned out to be something I am very grateful for having done.
Commercial television is on their way to be dead.
Eight tracks, VHS, cassette tapes, Blockbuster video is all a nostalgic things of the past.
Commercial cable TV is on its way to the same graveyard.
Landlines are right behind it.
My father took us to football games at 'The Rockpile' to watch the Buffalo Bills. We'd find a place to park on a street, and he'd buy a six pack on the way. We'd find some burgers or hotdogs, or some BBQ guys would make on their front yard. Great times, and I doubt we spent $20 for a great day out. I spent over $800 to take 3 of my boys to game in Jacksonville 15 years ago.
The next generation will find football too expensive, and many will gravitate to the soccer most of them play.