A consumer who kills off a cable or satellite subscription in favor of online alternatives still needs a cord to the Internet. Combine the price of connectivity with subscription fees for online video services, and the total tab quickly vaults over the average cost of pay-TV. Breaking down prices of online options shows that those reviled cable and satellite companies still tend to provide more bang for each buck.
Source: Welcome to Web TV, cord-cutters. Don’t forget your credit card – CNET