HOAs, apartments, and businesses are keeping cable TV alive:
Cable TV’s Hidden Lifeline: How HOAs and Apartment Deals Keep Comcast & Spectrum Afloat
By Luke Bouma, Cord Cutters News - May 12, 2025
https://cordcuttersnews.com/cable-tvs-hidden-lifeline-how-hoas-and-apartment-deals-keep-comcast-spectrum-afloat/
For years, industry watchers have marveled at the resilience of cable TV providers like Comcast and Spectrum, despite the meteoric rise of streaming services. With less than 50 million cable TV subscribers remaining in the United States, one might expect a steeper decline. However, a lesser-known factor is propping up the industry: millions of customers are locked into cable TV subscriptions through their apartment complexes or homeowners’ associations (HOAs), with no option to opt out. ….