*DESCRIPTION:* Theres a lot of talk these days about folks wanting to cu t down on their bills and configuring their homes to be able to watch TV without a cable subscription, or cutting the cord as its called, f or a number of reasons. All which seem to be related to a feeling that maximum value is not being derived from a traditional cable or satellite TV subscription. The rise of new content delivery mechanisms utilizing the Internet also is contributing new options that supplement and, for some, rival traditional cable and satellite TV. For all you prospective cord-cutters, this guide will try to help you understand what options are available to watch TV without a cable subscription and how to go about implementing those options. This guide is primarily focused on the US marke t as there are differences in the availability of content on a per-country basis.