Cutting the Cable
Cutting the cable means replacing both your TV and internet service with modern, flexible, and often cheaper alternatives that deliver better quality, speed, and value.
Some Backstory
Cable’s dominance was built on convenience—one wire, one company. That made sense in the 2000s through the late 2010s. But today, the better experience comes from decoupling your internet and TV. Fiber internet provides faster, more consistent service, and streaming platforms give you total control over your TV content. The transition is no longer experimental—it’s mainstream. The tools are reliable, the content is available, and making the switch has never been easier.
For most households in Denver, “cable” means Comcast/Xfinity—but it also includes satellite providers like Dish and DirecTV. These services typically bundle both TV and internet over coaxial cable. The coax infrastructure originally built for analog television, not modern internet demands. And it shows. People are tired of paying for Comcast’s high-priced package schemes, slowdowns during peak hours, completely arbitrary data and bandwidth limitations, promotional pricing games, and monopolistic business practices.
What do I do?
The first step is switching your internet service. Quantum Fiber and CenturyLink are both subsidiaries of Lumen Technologies which is itself a subsidiary of AT&T. Quantum is now the primary residential fiber provider in Denver. If you already have CenturyLink Fiber service, you will likely have been pressured to change over to Quantum. Just as CenturyLink did, Quantum offers flat-rate “Price for Life” plans with no contracts, no teaser rates, no taxes, and no hidden equipment fees.
Most importantly, fiber delivers symmetrical speeds—meaning your uploads are just as fast as your downloads. That’s a huge upgrade for anyone using high-res video chat, syncing files to the cloud, or sharing media. Quantum’s standard 1 Gbps plan is $75/month and includes a WiFi 6E router, offering stronger and more stable performance than most Comcast-provided gear or routers older than about 3-4 years.The next step is choosing your streaming cable provider. With a stable fiber connection, you’re free to choose services like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV. Services typically offer flat monthly rates with no hidden fees and the ability to cancel or pause any time—no awkward retention calls. Both of which include local channels, news, live sports, and DVR features with a familiar cable-style channel guide—no contracts or cable boxes required.
In terms of cost and control, streaming is unmatched. Paired with Quantum Fiber’s transparent pricing, you get predictable monthly billing with none of the cable drama.
How do I watch?
For the best experience, a dedicated streaming box like Apple TV or Roku is recommended, which handle app updates and compatibility issues far better than most Smart TVs after a few years. If you’re using an older TV, or you just want a “no-box, one remote” solution, 40” models from TCL or Hisense with Roku smart features built-in now start under $200.
The full streaming experience is not limited to your living-room—you can also watch on your phone, tablet, or computer. And while some services limit simultaneous streaming devices to around 2 or 3, most allow for simple family sharing features or inexpensive add-ons to increase simultaneous device limits.
Ready to make the switch?
I will help ensure that the process of transition is as simple as possible. Schedule a consultation and I walk you through the details—costs, service options, equipment, and expectations—to ensure cutting the cable is smooth, dependable, and tailored to your needs. Take back control from Comcast and finally get the service you actually want.