The document discusses various options for streaming and accessing online content without cable or satellite TV. It describes how internet access has evolved from a few channels to hundreds available through cable and satellite. It then discusses factors that influence internet speed like bandwidth and the number of users, and recommends terrestrial cable or DSL as the best options when available. Finally, it provides examples of hardware devices and software that can be used to access streaming services, download content, and curate an ebook library from the internet.