But bringing TV to the web isn’t as simple as getting the cable companies to loosen their contracts. Cable networks have also played a role in keeping their content off the web, says technology and telecommunications industry analyst Jan Dawson. Networks like to offer their channels in bundles rather than à la carte. That’s made it harder for cable providers to offer cheaper “skinny bundles” that have fewer channels, and it’s made it more difficult for companies like Apple to launch online TV services.
Source: The FCC Wants to Make Cord-Cutting As Painless As Possible | WIRED