Cord Cutting Guide 2025: How to Ditch Cable and Save $1,000/Year

Cord cutting — cancelling your cable TV subscription in favor of streaming alternatives — has gone from fringe trend to mainstream movement. In 2025, over 70 million US households have cut the cord, saving an average of $1,200 per year. This comprehensive guide shows you exactly how to make the switch smoothly.

What You Need Before Cutting the Cord

Before cancelling cable, make sure you have: a reliable internet connection (50 Mbps or faster recommended), at least one streaming device (Firestick, Android TV box, or smart TV), an IPTV subscription for live TV, and optionally a streaming service like Netflix for on-demand originals.

Step 1: Audit Your Current Cable Bill

List every channel you actually watch regularly. Most cable subscribers pay for 200 channels but regularly watch 10-15. Understanding your real watching habits helps you choose the right streaming alternatives.

Step 2: Set Up Your IPTV Service

GetLiteIPTV's annual plan at $89.99/year gives you 10,000+ live channels — everything cable has and more. This single subscription replaces the live TV portion of your cable package. Follow our setup guides to get it running on your device.

Step 3: Supplement with On-Demand Services

For TV series and movie originals, keep one or two streaming services. Netflix ($15.49/month), Disney+ ($13.99), and Amazon Prime Video ($8.99) cover most popular original content. Even adding all three costs less than most cable bills.

Step 4: Ensure Good Antenna Reception (Optional)

For truly local channels (local news, local sports), a digital antenna captures over-the-air broadcasts completely free. A $30-50 antenna picks up ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, and PBS in most markets in full HD.

The Savings Calculator

Average cable bill: $150/month = $1,800/year. GetLiteIPTV annual plan: $89.99/year. Netflix: $186/year. Disney+: $168/year. Amazon Prime: $108/year. Total: $551.99/year. Annual savings: $1,248.

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