Everybody knows that most cable providers offer a good deal for about six months to a year, but then the price increases, and the additional extra charges for equipment, taxes, and other add-ons can make what seemed like a good deal at first be a luxury that you cannot afford on a monthly basis. That's why so many consumers are choosing to do away with watching television offered by a cable provider, and are instead opting for free Internet TV, which is beginning to be inclusive of live TV channels, so that you can see all your favorite shows, news reports, and other programming without having to pay exorbitant fees.

In addition to saving money, there are plenty of reasons why online streaming is superior to cable TV. Even just a few of the benefits described below may make you want to cut the cord.

Convenience of being able to watch live TV channels wherever you want.

Watching television through your cable provider restricts you to watching it in your home, but with free Internet TV, you can watch live TV channels anywhere, so long as you have your laptop or mobile device with you, and a Wi-Fi connection. This is especially convenient if you are away, or perhaps waiting in a doctor's office other establishment. It also ensures you won't miss your favorite shows or newscasts if you aren't able to be home on time.

Extensive viewing options

With cable, the more programming choices you want, the more you usually have to pay, and all those different package selections can add up. But watching TV online for free is a good source of entertainment: most Internet TV streaming services offer a wide variety of television stations and movie and TV show content. And more often than not, you can find hundreds of television stations from across the world, as well as a large library of movies not offered on regular cable movie channels. Additionally, many Internet TV streaming services also offer particular deals and incentives. For example, YipTV offers free TV subscriptions to Hispanic audiences.

Add more programming at a fraction of the cost of a cable TV subscription

There are of course options to add additional programming to your streaming service for a cost, but the costs associated are often a lot less than a cable TV plan. Additionally, you won't be charged extra for equipment such as the cable box or remote.

No maintenance required

So long as you have a good Wi-Fi connection, you shouldn't ever have any problem watching your free Internet TV and live TV channels. The same, unfortunately can't be said about cable, which is prone to going out, or having malfunctioning equipment.

Watch unrestricted programming

Many of the shows broadcast across cable and regular TV channels are often censored to a certain point, but on Internet TV, you can find many types of programming that is provided in its uncensored form. This is particularly true for news networks, where many programs on cable TV don't give you the straight, true facts, or provide the updates you care about. But by being able to watch several different news channels, you can get a more informed and correct story about a particular piece of news.

Easy to set up

As mentioned earlier, there is no equipment involved in an Internet TV streaming service. Typically, all you have to do is download software and set up an account, and you're ready to go. There is no waiting for a cable technician to arrive or having to set up equipment and a whole bunch of wires yourself.

Watch sporting events from all over the world

If you're a sports fan, then you'll be glad to know that you can usually watch major sporting events from all over the world that typically aren't shown on many cable TV services. And being able to watch them wherever you might be, live or at a later time, is extremely convenient.

You can stream Internet TV to your large-screen television

You aren't restricted to watching Internet TV on your laptop or mobile device. With a tiny app or a bit of software, you can easily stream Internet TV to your large-screen television, so that you can enjoy a blockbuster action movie or sporting event on the big screen.

What is your take on the benefits of Internet TV versus cable television? Have you had any experience with Internet TV yourself? What do you like most about it? Please share your thoughts and insights!