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How your streaming subscriptions became the new cable package
Streaming bundles are slowly reshaping how we watch (and pay for) TV
When Netflix first took off, it felt like the end of overpriced cable packages filled with channels you never watched, rented set-top boxes, and rigid TV schedules. With streaming, you get unlimited access to shows and movies on your streaming device for a flat monthly fee. The best part is that you can watch them whenever you want and without ads. Cutting the cord meant freedom.
