A new Cord Cutting Today roundup highlights two trends dealers will feel at the counter: AI is increasingly impacting local news, and Roku updates are rolling out—both of which can change what customers see on-screen and how their streaming devices behave. For wireless and home internet dealers, the opportunity is simple: fewer “streaming headaches” equals higher retention. Offer a streaming setup service, optimize home Wi‑Fi, and bundle reliable home internet (plus backup co

DirecTV warning that mega mergers between ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC could be dangerous for local news is another trigger for “news-first” customers to rethink cable. Dealers can turn this into a “Keep Local News, Cut the Bill” offer: help customers identify must-have local coverage, choose the right streaming options, and make it work reliably with a No‑Buffering bundle (mesh Wi‑Fi/extenders + streaming device + setup). When local news feels at risk, customers pay for clarity.