Corporate travel is constantly changing, and 2018 will be no exception. With the technology industry booming, the economy becoming increasingly global, and Millennials entering their traveling years. Business travelers are using it to share their experiences on the road, especially with more Millennials hitting their strides in their careers. So keep an eye out for more photos on Instagram of an airport delay, the perfect display of sushi, and trade show booths.
Mobile use is on the rise, according to Google, 79% of mobile travelers completed a booking right on their smartphone in 2017, up from 70% in 2016.
Younger business travelers are also streaming on the road, just like at home. Cord cutting can sound scary at first, with a ton of options and decisions to make, but you will find it is surprisingly easy. Many are streaming at home and on the road, and are canceling cable TV and legally streaming content online so they pay less and still get all their shows.
The truth is cord cutting is likely cheaper than you thought because you probably already pay for a streaming service or two. Recently a study from TiVo reported that most cable TV subscribers also pay for Netflix and many already pay for services such as Amazon. Here are our five steps to becoming a cord cutter:
Step 1. Streaming Services
There are a lot of live streaming services available, and it may seem overwhelming but it is easier than you think.
You will likely need more than one streaming service, but the good news is almost all of them offer a free trial. We suggest you take advantage of the free trials to see what fits your needs.
Picking a Live TV Streaming Service
The number of live TV streaming services is growing. Right now you can pick from Sling TV, Hulu, YouTube TV, fuboTV, Philo, PlayStation Vue, DIRECTV NOW, EStreamTV to name a few.
Not sure if Sling, DIRECTV NOW, PlayStation Vue, or others are right for you? Check out our head-to-head comparison of these services HERE.
Overview of the Most Popular On-Demand Streaming Services
Netflix—With new content added weekly Netflix has thousands of hours of movies and TV shows available, making it the largest streaming service in the world. You will find a ton of content from major networks and movie studios. Netflix is also the leader in original content you cannot find on cable.
Hulu—Do you want your content the day after it originally airs? Hulu is a great option for anyone who wants to watch recent shows from networks such as FOX, NBC, ABC, FX, and Spike.
Amazon Prime Video—Amazon Prime not only gives you free two-day shipping and free music, it also gives you access to thousands of movies and TV shows. Amazon’s partnership with HBO brings you a selection of HBO shows as part of your Prime membership.
Although Amazon Prime does not give you access to everything available on the Amazon Video service, it does have TV shows from many cable channels available the next day starting at $1.99, and it also offers recently released movies for rent. So not only do you get an immense amount of free content, but Amazon Prime is also a great way to rent and buy recent movies and TV shows.
EStreamTV Entertainment & App—Movies, TV Shows, International TV, Music, Radio, News, Content On-Demand App for your devices or home.
These are just a couple of the over 200 streaming services in the United States. Take advantage of the many free trials to see what services are right for you at home and on the road.
