Comcast

[go birds]

taken from the NYT article:

But despite combining the country’s two largest cable operators, a merger will probably have little effect on consumers. Nevertheless, the combination of the two cable operators is certain to attract antitrust scrutiny by regulators.

I find this EXTREMELY hard to believe.

[cardsfansince82]

taken from the NYT article:

But despite combining the country’s two largest cable operators, a merger will probably have little effect on consumers. Nevertheless, the combination of the two cable operators is certain to attract antitrust scrutiny by regulators.

I find this EXTREMELY hard to believe.

The argument is that both companies have their own markets without much overlap, so the choices in any one market aren't going to change. From that perspective it makes some sense. Still, it can't be good for pricing and competition long term when one company basically has the entire country on lockdown and has disproportionate bargaining power with content providers.

[go birds]

taken from the NYT article:

But despite combining the country’s two largest cable operators, a merger will probably have little effect on consumers. Nevertheless, the combination of the two cable operators is certain to attract antitrust scrutiny by regulators.

I find this EXTREMELY hard to believe.

The argument is that both companies have their own markets without much overlap, so the choices in any one market aren't going to change. From that perspective it makes some sense. Still, it can't be good for pricing and competition long term when one company basically has the entire country on lockdown and has disproportionate bargaining power with content providers.

right...and that's what i was alluding to. i don't see how this DOESNT end up screwing us over (im a comcast user and my experience with them has been nothing BUT horrible).

[lukethedrifter]

suspect they are getting ready for the impending googlemaggedon that they face

[AWvsCBsteeeerike3]

suspect they are getting ready for the impending googlemaggedon that they face

Exactly. In 5 years, you won't need a cable subscription to watch TV. You barely do now.