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As consumers grow accustomed to streaming content, the conversation may soon shift towards not just what content is available, but how much people are willing to pay for access to it. Taylor Muckerman adds another dimension to this discussion by highlighting the essential role of internet access, explicitly noting how much of consumers’ budgets are now allocated to internet services in comparison to the cost of traditional broadcasting.
The Future of Distribution in the Streaming Era
The conversation surrounding Hulu is ultimately about the evolution of distribution models in this new media age. As internet usage grows and demand for bandwidth rises, prices are expected to increase accordingly, posing a potential threat to the cost-effectiveness that currently attracts many cord-cutters.