By Peter Funt

So, you thought by cutting the cable-TV cord you'd avoid exorbitant monthly fees and those dreaded commercial interruptions. Now, you've subscribed to so many streaming services that your monthly tab is higher than before, and it turns out that's the least of your problems.

Lately you've noticed ads pouring into streaming. This week, subscribers to Amazon Prime were confronted with the news: "Movies and TV shows included with Prime now have limited ads. You can upgrade to be ad free for $2.99 a month."

All of this relates to a fundamental truth in the media business that many consumers can't seem to understand or accept: Television........

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