and the decline in pay-TV usage: A 2017 survey conducted by Hub Entertainment Research found that 52 percent of respondents watched their favorite shows online rather than through their cable TV set-top box. This causes lower revenue for cable TV as subscribers sign up for lower cost, less inclusive pay-TV packages. This statistic was published in DigitalNews in an article published on November 9, 2017, by Alex Weprin, "Study OTT Overtakes Set-Top Box as Source for Favorite Shows." A survey done by Videology found that only one third of Millennial males intend to subscribe to pay-TV in 2017. Adam Levy cited these statistics in a September 15, 2017, article in USA Today titled, "Cost Is Not Why More Millennials Than Ever Are Cutting the Cord." Easier Set-Up and Increased Internet Uptake When over-the-top streaming was first available in 2007, accessing it from traditional televisions was complicated because at that time most televisions did not have the www.TechnicalPDF.com HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ports needed for set-top boxes such as Apple TVs and Roku. With the universal availability of HDMI ports on new televisions, this requirement is no longer a major impediment to the adoption of streaming. In addition, increased capacity in broadband networks and growth in broadband adoption are factors in the growth of streaming. According to Netflix, Inc. CFO David B. Wells on their October 16, 2017, third-quarter earnings call: I think, in general, it is the continued adoption of Internet entertainment that is driving our growth. Accessing Streaming-Connected TVs, Game Consoles, and Mobile Devices Subscribers access streaming media on mobile devices as well as on flat-panel televisions. Streaming movies and TV shows to tablet computers and smartphones is particularly useful when traveling. In addition, university students who may not have television in their dorms often stream to laptop computers, smartphones, and tablet computers. An additional option for connecting to streaming service is via game 