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56 million (46%) US Internet households are cord cutters, and 12% are cord nevers – Parks Associates

Parks Associates' latest research from its Video Services Consumer Insights Dashboard reports 56 million (46%) US internet households are Cord Cutters, which illustrates the dominance of streaming video services. Additionally, 12% of US internet households are Cord Nevers, who have never subscribed to any sort of traditional pay TV.

The Dashboard research service tracks adoption trends and shifts in the video services market, including households who are disconnecting in favor of free-to-air broadcasts or online video services.

Parks Associates' research shows, as of Q3 2024, 59% of subscriptions across the eight leading SVOD services are basic tier with ads subscriptions:

  • MAX (formerly HBO)
  • Netflix
  • Disney+
  • Discovery+
  • Paramount+
  • Prime Video
  • Hulu
  • Peacock

From the LightReading article, "56 million (46%) US Internet households are cord cutters, and 12% are cord nevers – Parks Associates"

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