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Reasons for cutting the cord in North America 2017

What factors influenced your decision to cut off your cable/satellite service?

The data displays reasons for cutting the cord named by respondents from North America in the fourth quarter of 2017. During a a survey, it was found that 86.7% of respondents cut off their cable or satellite service because it was too expensive.

Price - too expensive	86.7
I use an internet streaming service, such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video, etc.	39.7
I use an antenna to get the basic channels on my TV	23
I like to binge watch an entire season of a TV series through my streaming service	15.9
I moved/relocated, and I do not plan to sign-up for cable/satellite service again	13
The bulk of my TV viewing was the original series on streaming services	7.7
I share a friend/family member's login to watch shows on their cable/satellite provider's app	0.9

Reasons for cutting the cord in North America 2017

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