If I Cut the Cable TV Cord in 2026, I’d Do This!

Michael Saves • December 27, 2023
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Are you finally ready to cut the cable TV cord in 2026? This is the ultimate beginner's guide to cutting the cord. I've been helping people lower their TV bills since 2016 through my YouTube channel and on MichaelSaves.com. šŸ“ŗ Compare live TV streaming plans: https://michaelsaves.com/streaming/best-live-tv-streaming/ šŸ’° Get the latest deals: https://michaelsavesdeals.com/ šŸ’» Find a better internet plan: https://michaelsaves.com/internet-plan-comparison-tool/ In this updated video, I walk you through my 7-step process to cancel cable or satellite TV and switch to streaming. This new tutorial includes updates to help you fight back against the rising cost of live TV and internet service. View a written version of this guide on MichaelSaves.com: https://michaelsaves.com/streaming/how-to-cut-the-cord/ Verizon Home Internet: https://michaelsaves.com/internet/verizon-home-internet-review/ T-Mobile Home Internet: https://michaelsaves.com/reviews/t-mobile-home-internet-review/ Buy Me a Coffee (Support the Channel): https://buymeacoffee.com/michaelsaves VIDEO CHAPTERS: 0:00 Reasons to Cut the Cable TV Cord 0:54 Review Your Cable Bill and Set a Streaming Budget Goal 2:31 Decide If You Need a Live TV Streaming Service 6:19 Compare Options for Internet Service 10:03 Get Your Streaming Equipment Together 12:10 Finalize Your Starting Streaming TV Budget 14:20 Cancel Cable TV Service 15:24 Comparison Shop and Explore Ways to Save NOTE: This video is NOT sponsored. However, this description box includes affiliate links. If you use my links, I may receive a small commission. Thanks for your support! Shop my favorite streaming TV equipment and more: https://www.amazon.com/shop/michaelsaves DID YOU LIKE THIS VIDEO? THANKS FOR WATCHING AND PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL! FOLLOW MICHAEL SAVES: Website: https://michaelsaves.com/ Michael Saves Plus (Second Channel!): https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelSavesPlus Newsletter: https://michael-saves.ck.page/f5bd405e84 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themichaelsaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelsaves

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