So you're thinking about cutting the cord on cable TV, but worry you'll miss HBO? There's a way to get what you want.

HBO won't sell access to its online streaming service HBO Go directly to consumers. (ESPN, another often-cited reason for why people stick with cable, has the same policy.) To get a login, you must go to a cable TV company, which usually tries to upsell you on a pricey package that includes lots of channels you don't want.

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