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May 20, 2013 - 12:13 PM

A La Carte TV Programming Could Lead to Higher Costs, Less Choice

A la carte programming-the ability for pay-TV subscribers to pick and choose the channels they want included in their cable, IPTV or satellite package-is increasingly becoming a drumbeat issue for consumer advocates looking for more choice and control over their TV experience and TV costs. But while the idea of only paying for what users watch sounds like a win for consumers struggling under the yoke of $100+ cable, satellite or IPTV subscriptions, the reality is that there's no guarantee that choice or pricing will improve under an a la carte plan.

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