Sentences with phrase «deal than cable»

To be clear, these one - size - fits - all bundles can still be a better deal than cable TV for a few reasons: They're free from exorbitant set - top box rental fees, they don't require long - term contracts, and they tend to operate at thinner profit margins — or even at a loss — compared to traditional TV packages.

DirecTV and its competitors, including Google's (googl) YouTube TV and Dish Network's (dish) Sling TV, sure seem like a better deal than cable.

DirecTV and its competitors, including Google's YouTube TV and Dish Network's Sling TV, sure seem like a better deal than cable.

Not exact matches

The merger will allow AT&T / Time Warner to negotiate for even higher prices for Turner content than Time Warner could before the merger because the merged firm can credibly commit to walking away from a deal if, say, cable company A balks at the price.

His $ 37 - billion deal in 2009 to combine General Electric Co's NBCUniversal business and Comcast's cable networks put him in charge of more than 20 million subscribers of video, internet and voice services, the broadcast network known for «Friends» and «Seinfeld,» plus theme parks and the film studio.

But Mr. Lee and others argue that the recent spate of large deals, which also include the $ 16 billion merger of cable companies Liberty Global Inc. and Virgin Media Inc., and the $ 18.1 billion to be spent by Comcast Corp. to buy General Electric Corp. out of broadcaster NBC Universal, are more than coincidental timing.

CORPORATE FINANCING NEWS By Gordon Platt Comcast agreed in February to acquire Time Warner Cable in an all - stock deal worth more than $ 45 billion that would combine the two largest cable operators in the US.

You can plug this white noise machine up to any standard US outlet, rather than having to deal with rechargeable batteries or USB power cables.

In an even bolder move, Rowling published the ebooks through her own site only a few weeks ago and gave several other online retail booksellers the take - it - or - leave - it deal of a lifetime: other retailers» customers can go to their favorite online book sites to purchase the books, which diverts them to Pottermore for the sale, then the original retailers will still send the ebooks to the consumers» e-reader devices without requiring the downloading to a computer and transferring via cable that many customers have to rely on when purchasing books from sites other than the one that markets their e-readers.

Braided cables offer both flexibility and strength, and while the length may mean there some excess cabling to deal with, I'd rather have it and not need it than not have it and want it later.

In many situations, you're often just better off plugging in an HDMI cable rather than dealing with the potential connection problems and streaming glitches.

Still, cable bundle deals can sometimes be cheaper than paying for internet alone and tacking on a streaming bundle.

DirecTV Now is a lot cheaper than cable, and I got a free Apple TV in the deal, but there are also some kinks to be worked out.

Rather than deal with tangled cables and forgotten wired chargers, you can rely on a slim, sleek charging platform to juice up your Samsung Galaxy Note device.

But, since all three services start at about $ 40 monthly, they're actually cheaper than cable TV and provide solid value for customers who want to watch live events but don't want to deal with hidden fees and contracts.

Keeping track of all of these different cables and switching them out on my charging bricks every time I get a new phone is more hassle than I care to deal with — first world problem, I know, but it's annoying nonetheless.

Rather than having to find your cables, deal with tangled cords, and bending down under your desk, you can have all your cords easily accessible with no hassle.

«When it comes to negotiating a cable bill, a kind request will go a long way in helping you get a better deal... The representatives usually have more flexibility than they initially let on.»