Can a $20 streaming stick replace cable TV?

Yes. With Netflix, Hulu, YouTube TV, or Sling TV on a $20 streaming stick, you get more content than cable at a fraction of the monthly cost.

Do cheap streaming sticks buffer?

With a decent internet connection (25+ Mbps), even budget streaming sticks play content smoothly. Buffering is almost always an internet issue, not a device issue.

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