Spectrum Should Partner With Streaming Service as Cable TV Declines

Spectrum and Disney recently ended their carriage dispute, with Disney permanently removing 8 channels from Spectrum.
Spectrum has some streaming services (Spectrum Choice, Xumo), but lacks a true live TV streaming competitor like YouTube TV.
Spectrum should consider buying or partnering with an existing live TV streaming service like Fubo or Vidgo to compete in streaming.
Buying Fubo would give Spectrum an established live TV streaming platform with international reach and original content.
Spectrum's other option is to just ride out traditional cable TV as long as possible before shutting it down when it's unprofitable.

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Posted 9/15/2023, 2:43:57 PM