It took a little searching to find the basic offering from Cablevision’s Optimum TV service. Its broadcast basic programming costs $15.62 a month, plus $6.95 for the required cable box and remote.

The move allows cable companies to cut off access to basic cable TV channels for customers who aren't paying for the service.

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Scanning a list of basic cable channels is like rummaging through an attic. What is that musty aroma?

With strong programming competition from streaming video providers and continued cord cutting, most basic cable networks have been losing viewers.

Broadcast made up 30% and basic cable 29%, with pay cable making up 9%. The total number of shows across all of TV was up again as well, rising from 487 in 2017.