Cable TV Announces Closure, Shifts to Streaming Amid Rising Costs, Challenges

DUO Broadband will soon announce the closure of its traditional cable and streaming TV services.

On its website, the notice stated that streaming TV will end on January 04, 2024, while its traditional cable TV will shut down on Dec. 31, 2024.

Reason behind Closure

DUO Broadband has decided to stop offering regular cable TV because it's getting too expensive. The costs to keep the cable TV service running and in good shape are high, and if they kept going, they'd have to make their customers pay a lot more. They think this would be too hard on their customers' wallets.

Instead, DUO Broadband suggests that customers look for other TV options. They recommend using the MyBundle Streaming marketplace, where customers can find different choices for watching TV.

This change shows a more significant trend where big TV companies can offer lower prices because they can make better deals. Smaller companies like DUO Broadband are finding it hard to compete, so they are changing what they offer customers.

Cable TV Company Shuts Down, Another Raises Prices

DUO Broadband's closure announcement came after a report that Comcast would have a price hike and Bailey Cable TV, a small cable TV, would shut down without notice to their customers.

Comcast has just informed customers in several places that prices will increase soon. Because of this change, subscribers will have higher monthly bills for their base plan and any extra fees they pay. The exact amount the TV service will cost more each month will increase by about $6.

Additionally, Comcast users will have to pay an extra $4 monthly for broadcast TV, and monthly fees for regional sports will increase by about $1. Also, bundles with premium channels will increase by anywhere from $2 to $4 monthly, based on the package chosen.

Comcast works hard to lower consumer costs. They are also developing its broadband network to provide the nation's best and most reliable internet service. They want to make films and internet connections cheaper. Comcast told Cord Cutters News this lets users choose a bundle that fits their lifestyle and budget.

Last week, Bailey Cable TV, which operates in more than a dozen towns across Mississippi and Louisiana, abruptly ceased operations, as reported by WAFB.

Customers of Bailey Cable TV discovered the closure when they received a pre-recorded message following the loss of their service on November 30. The message informed them that the company had closed and that they would not be billed for December.

Further confirmation of the shutdown came when Cord Cutters News attempted to contact the company.

Upon calling one of the customer service lines, a recorded message played stating: "As of November 30, 2023, Bailey Cable has closed its doors. If you have lost your service, it will not be restored. There will be no billing for December. We thank you," before the line disconnected. This sudden closure has left customers without service and seeking alternative providers.

Following the recent changes, customers are now required to transition to alternative television services. Options include streaming platforms such as Hulu, Fubo, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

Alternatively, satellite TV services are also available for those seeking different solutions. This shift necessitates customers to explore and choose a new method for their television viewing needs.