There are actually several cable television providers in your area: Hulu, NetFlix, iTunes, Amazon, HBO streaming, Rabbit Ear Antennas, Etc. All you need is an Internet connection of which most areas have several offerings.
You get HD, you get on demand for everything, no having to pay extra for HD service, DVR, or extra cable boxes.
If you like watching spectator sports, you won’t get that, and some content is delayed or not available, so it’s not for everyone, but with more people cutting cable, I think it’s inevitable that everything goes to streaming. IMHO complaining about Cable is like complaining about milk delivery or land line phone service, it’s an old technology that’s past it’s prime.