--- title: 7 Reasons to Cut the Cord in 2020 description: Cut the cord from cable and enhance your streaming experience with Greenlight Networks today! image: https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/hubfs/cord%20cutting%20img.jpg --- [![Bandwidth for the Entire Family](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/hubfs/Greenlight_Networks_January2020%20Theme/Images/greenlightnetworks_logo_whitebg.png)](https://www.greenlightnetworks.com/) [![Greenlight_Networks](https://blog.greenlightnetworks.com/hubfs/Greenlight_Networks_January2020%20Theme/Images/logo-dark-png-300x88M.png)](https://www.greenlightnetworks.com/) --- Freedom to work, play, and live without limits. --- - [Home](https://www.greenlightnetworks.com/) - [Get Greenlight](https://www.greenlightnetworks.com/check-availability/) - [• Check Availability](https://www.greenlightnetworks.com/check-availability/) - [• Plans and Pricing](https://www.greenlightnetworks.com/plans-packages) - [Neighborhood Status](https://www.greenlightnetworks.com/check-availability/) - [• Buffalo Niagara Map](https://www.greenlightnetworks.com/buffalo-niagara/) - [• Rochester Map](https://www.greenlightnetworks.com/neighborhood-status/) - [Beyond Residential](https://www.greenlightnetworks.com/plans-packages) - [• Businesses](https://www.greenlightnetworks.com/business) - [• Property Managers](https://www.greenlightnetworks.com/property-managers) - [• Apartments w. 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Cord cutting is not only a way to cut back on your monthly bills, but it allows you to customize what you’re watching and stay up to date on the latest shows, movies and music. So how does this relate to Greenlight Networks? Well, Greenlight is strictly a fiber-to-the-home internet provider – AKA no cable. Don’t let that scare you away, though. Cutting the cord will allow you to watch what you want, when you want, and using Greenlight internet to stream will enhance your experience. STOP SUFFERING FROM THE BUFFERING!! Let’s look at the top 7 reasons why you should cut the cord from cable today. **    1. Something for Everyone** Does every member of your family have their own favorite show? Do your grandparent live with you and NEED to watch their soap operas daily? No worries – when you cut the cord, you can pick which subscriptions to purchase and which apps to download that fit the viewing needs of your family. Click the links below for some of our favorite services that offer diverse options for all. [YouTube TV](https://tv.youtube.com/welcome/?utm_source=pm&utm_medium=gs&utm_campaign=1006175) – Live TV from 70+ channels, local sports and news, no cable box, contracts or hidden fees. $49.99/month [Hulu](https://www.hulu.com/welcome?&cmp=7957&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BM%20Search%20BrandTerms&utm_term=hulu&ds_rl=1251096&gclid=CjwKCAiA__HvBRACEiwAbViuU1qs6S1PVQIjmHxxDD_dG9-Y_Eqg-S99DFjoZKf82FdtGiVOomIJdhoC8ygQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) – Thousands of shows and movies – with plan options for live TV. Starting at $5.99/month. [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/) – Unlimited movies, TV shows and more. Watch anywhere, cancel anytime. $15.99/month. [Disney +](https://www.disneyplus.com/welcome?cid=DSS-Search-Google-71700000058993701-&s_kwcid=AL!8468!3!406653606398!b!!g!!%2Bdisney&gclid=CjwKCAiA__HvBRACEiwAbViuUwaPCu7dXECm7FXt_8ZdSLsekDF_bapS11EMGxq97fM8SrFjj2cBhhoCOhAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) – The best stories in the world – all in one place! $6.99/month **    2. Never Miss A Show Again ** Once you purchase a streaming subscription, its basically a library on your TV. Watch movies or shows from when you were a kid or catch up on the latest episode of Grey’s Anatomy that you missed last week! Cutting the cord is the perfect way to improve your binge-watching skills, so what are you waiting for? **    3. Fill Up Your Piggy Bank** Have you been wanting to take that dream beach vacation, but can’t because of all the monthly bills? Well, cut the cord and let the savings begin! The average annual savings for a household that cut’s the cord and pays for 3 streaming services is $875. ARE. YOU. SERIOUS?! Yup – we’re so serious. Take a look for yourself – click the link below to head to our cord cutting calculator to find out how much you can be saving by streaming with Greenlight! [Calculate Your Monthly Savings Here](https://www.greenlightnetworks.com/cutting-the-cord/) **    4. Options Galore** Cutting the cord can be overwhelming due to the many options. Which service is right for me? How do I get these services on my TV? Do I need a smart TV? We’ve made it easy for you. Click the link below to see a list of services and devices that will help make the process of cutting the cord so simple! [Cord Cutting Options](https://www.greenlightnetworks.com/cutting-the-cord/) **    5. Back in my day…** Cutting the cord is a newer concept, and change can be scary. As the years go on, technology will continue to evolve – so today’s the day to start keeping up with the times! It’s been reported that Comcast, Spectrum, Verizon and AT&T lost a combined 1.7 MILLION subscribers in the last quarter of the year due to cutting the cord and future projections show that number will only continue to increase. **    6. Buffer Free Zone Ahead** Some may have a negative view on cutting the cord and streaming because when you have multiple TV’s streaming, your husband is working from home and your son decided to have a video game tournament in your living room – things may start to buffer, lag and take forever to load. That is, if you’re not using Greenlight. By streaming with Greenlight Networks, buffering is a thing of the past. You’re going to be getting cheaper service ($50/month for our base package) with speeds up to 5X faster than our competition (500 mbps). Internet bandwidth is exploding – with experts predicting that internet bandwidth will grow 500% in the next few years. Why? That’s because of the smart technology that we use every day! Smart phones, iPads, PCs, Xboxes, smart TVs and any other device that needs to be connected to internet. Get Greenlight today to ensure that you’re getting everything and more out of your streaming experience! [Get Greenlight Today!](https://www.greenlightnetworks.com/check-availability/) **    7. We’ve Got Your Back** Do you like the idea of streaming but not sure how to make it all happen? Let’s leave it to the experts. We’ve partnered with a few “smart technology” pros who offer services to help educate, install and troubleshoot all streaming needs. Check them out below: [Welcome Home Living](https://welcomehomeliving.com/services/) [My House Digital](http://www.myhousedigital.com/) [Geek on The Go](https://www.thegeekonthego.com/)   LET 2020 BE THE YEAR OF CUTTING THE CORD. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CUTTING THE CORD, CLICK HERE: [GREENLIGHT NETWORKS](https://www.greenlightnetworks.com/cutting-the-cord/). READY TO CUT THE CORD? 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