TechAll roads lead to cable

Streaming platforms are rebuilding cable television in a new form as they compete for viewers’ attention. The piece traces Netflix’s shift from DVDs and planned digital downloads to streaming, then examines how price increases, ad-supported plans, and FAST services are bringing back channel-based interfaces as subscriber growth becomes harder to sustain.

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TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 12:00Original