An article I just read from the Huffington Post announced that HBO will be launching a standalone streaming service for people who have broadband but don’t want to pay for cable. Currently the company already offers HBO GO which allows you to watch HBO programming on multiple devices, but of course you need a pay-TV subscription to use it (or at least a friend’s password).
I think this was a long time coming for HBO. More and more frequently, college students and young adults have been cutting the cord, turning to Netflix or Hulu instead for their fill of entertainment. HBO would logically be the next company to join the party. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see more networks following suit in the next few years, or even some grander change in the model in which we receive cable programming.
