[News] Is Comcast coming? in Inside Insight http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r14568698 en Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:32:35 EDT Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:32:35 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15998467 ComTech6 : Just wondering if anyone has heard anything???]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15998467 Sat, 29 Apr 2006 19:38:15 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15717059 ComTech6 : ya i seen the Insight one with the turtle ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15717059 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 15:01:02 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15713593 Ripperingo : Isn't insight using a commercial for internet with turtles? I saw the xact same commercial in use in Ames, IA for comcast. Coincidence?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15713593 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 22:04:07 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15679095 Oddsk8er : »comcast.broadbandnational.com/st···ois.html

I don't qualify. Along with like 4 of my friends and we all live in different parts of town.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15679095 Mon, 13 Mar 2006 23:39:15 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15677119 tech327 : Again if insight hasnt sold their remaining interest to Comcast, the figures already show with the few markets they have left and the loss of their programming discount through Comcast they are going to ahve enough problems keeping the current markets proftiable. Taking on new markets isnt going to be part of that equation.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15677119 Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:35:30 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15676949 ComTech6 : why, Just curious ...... do you know something]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15676949 Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:06:22 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15676567 tech327 : If anyone buys your area it wont be insight trust me. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15676567 Mon, 13 Mar 2006 17:01:47 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15676482 msm20032003 : Its odd because the lady acted like Charter wanted to dumb my area pretty quickly and that it has been for sale for a while now.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15676482 Mon, 13 Mar 2006 16:48:59 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15673266 ComTech6 : Still nothing on Charter Indiana.......]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15673266 Mon, 13 Mar 2006 06:49:26 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15650542 msm20032003 : I was afraid of "Sigecom" buying out Washington and Vincennes. They are apparantly already putting up lines in Vincennes. It would make sense that they would buy them but I hope not. »www.sigecom.com They are much more expensive than charter.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15650542 Thu, 09 Mar 2006 18:40:13 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15641975 anon : That's funny because the previous incarnation of the power company here in Evansville IN (Sigeco) put out a videotape called "smaller is better" quite a while back. Now they are long gone...replaced by the demonic corporation known as Vectren. So much for "smaller is better", huh?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15641975 Wed, 08 Mar 2006 16:37:41 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15619752 msm20032003 : well i know its for sale....the local office told me. the question is who will buy.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15619752 Sun, 05 Mar 2006 20:05:37 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15619706 ComTech6 : Exactly, there are not many companies south of Indy. I believe there are only insight, comcast, and
charter. So if Charter is selling then its a 50/50 shoot]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15619706 Sun, 05 Mar 2006 19:56:46 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15619532 msm20032003 : Well if they buy insight they will get a lot of systems south of Indy. and since charter systems are for sale that are only 20 miles away from insight systems i kinda figured either comcast or insight would buy them]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15619532 Sun, 05 Mar 2006 19:27:55 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15617785 ComTech6 : That is why i think Comcast will want Insight- Kokomo, Nobesville, Anderson, Etc. Etc. I don't think Comcast will be interested in anything south of Indy......]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15617785 Sun, 05 Mar 2006 14:23:01 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15617248 msm20032003 : well Comcast provides services in northern Indiana. But, in southern indiana its pretty well charter or insight...and in a few cases Time warner. Around here its mainly insight...just charter in a few areas.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15617248 Sun, 05 Mar 2006 13:00:13 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15616599 ComTech6 : Comcast already decided to pull out, Its just a matter of time before they strike a deal. I have been told by several Comcast employees as well as other employees of cable systems that Comcast in mainly interested in systems in northern Indiana and Illinois. Hence why i think Insight will buy Charter Indiana, too make up for whatever lose they have post Comcast]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15616599 Sun, 05 Mar 2006 11:22:06 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15615775 tech327 : And we have still yet to hear the results of what went down with the contract between them and comcast at the end of last year. For all we know right Comcast could be pulling out leaving insight with not nearly enough subscribers to turn a profit much less, absorb another system.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15615775 Sun, 05 Mar 2006 08:04:40 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15613319 msm20032003 : It would make sense that inisght would buy them they have a lot of service areas around here but ive heard rumors about Comcast buying Insight.....I did see a Comcast truck in my area the other day and the closest comcast system is like 250 miles away....]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15613319 Sat, 04 Mar 2006 20:27:24 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15612691 ComTech6 : Where????? The only Markets i have seen Insight "shed" are the ones they Managed and did not own......]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15612691 Sat, 04 Mar 2006 18:30:19 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15611460 tech327 : I wouldnt hold your breath on an Insight buyout, they've been shedding markets not picking them up.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15611460 Sat, 04 Mar 2006 14:34:49 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15611360 ComTech6 : Dont be surprised if you see Insight buy them ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15611360 Sat, 04 Mar 2006 14:18:04 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15609513 msm20032003 : Ya, but Im and Indiana customer and it doesnt look like charter sold the systems here yet...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15609513 Sat, 04 Mar 2006 08:47:24 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15581994 IGGY : Looks like we may have the answer for some of the Charter customers and the answer didn't turn out to be Insight.

»Charter Sells Virginia, Illinois Systems]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15581994 Tue, 28 Feb 2006 17:08:27 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15581512 Matt_31 : Id rather have what we got now .. I dont feel like starting over with everything and all these changes blahhhhhh
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The worst-case scenario for Insight: Comcast decides to break up the partnership, take its half of the business and go home, leaving Insight with just 650,000 subscribers. In a world where anything less than 5 million subscribers is considered small, that would make Insight tiny.

But the bleeding wouldn't stop there. Insight buys programming through Comcast at the same substantial discounts networks accord to the largest cable operator, 10% to 20% less than smaller operators pay. Since programming accounts for 43% of Insight's expenses, separating from Comcast could leave Insight both dramatically reduced in size and less profitable.

LIKELY OUTCOME
There's another, more likely outcome: Comcast bids for all of Insight. That could be an excellent result for Insight or an underwhelming one, depending on the price.

I'd bet on the latter, because the threat of Plan A will give Brian Roberts plenty of leverage in Plan B to squeeze the numbers.

And then there's a third way (my personal favorite) for all of this to turn out: Insight becomes a chip in the negotiations between Comcast and Time Warner. Comcast owns 20% of Time Warner Cable but is under FCC order to exit. One of the reasons Comcast and Time Warner are jointly bidding for Adelphia is to grease the unwinding of Comcast's stake.

Insight's Ohio systems are a particularly nice fit with Time Warner's existing operations, so it could become part of a bigger trade if Comcast wants to go that route.

Maybe everyone will walk away happy from the impending Insight-Comcast face-off. But it's a reminder to all executives entering into partnerships: Breakups can be painful.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15156969 Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:21:11 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15156946 GLIMMER : your kiding right comcast already owns 50% of insight all they do by say they want insight is by the other 50% or insight will have to spin the comcast owned markets to comcast or try and buy them and I see insight not having the cash flow for that.

remember back in march comcast said they would pull the trigger in jan]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15156946 Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:16:48 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15155524 crischen : sweetie, frozen slyders are a poor substitute for the real thing!
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I don't know a thing about the "business" part of it though, as I am just a lowly tech. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15149629 Mon, 02 Jan 2006 00:13:11 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15149500 Evil_Empire :
said by tech327 See Profile :

The other rumor I've heard is that Comcast is waiting for Louisville to be converted from POTS to VOIP before they take over because they dont want to deal with the FCC regulations that go along with POTS. Again that's just rumor.
Comcast provided the POTS to Insight for Louisville, Lexington, and Evansville until January 1 of 2005; before selling the switches to Insight. They also have another POTS switch in Detroit. The VOIP conversion will be a while out, as most VOIP switches are junk, but this is coming from a POTS switch tech.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15149500 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 23:53:19 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15148427 compugeek :
said by k4kaster See Profile :

With today being January 1st, The agreement between Insight/Comcast is done I was wondering if you had any new information regarding the Insight/Comcast deal. The company is not talking, and since we have gone private we are not going to hear from them. Personally It really bothers me, that they don't respect us enough to keep us informed as to what is coming.
No the "contract" or "agreement" between Comcast and Insight is not up on the 1st. The contract just says that either Insight or Comcast can opt to release themselves from the remaining term of the contract. This could not be done any sooner than Jan 1, 2006 per the contract. For all anyone knows, and no one does till one or the other jumps, what is going to happen.

If Comcast does pull the trigger Insight has stated already that they will opt for the 6 month extension where neither parties can talk about the proposal, a cooling off period of sorts. Then after the six months is over they come to the table to hammer any details out and that is only if Comcast says they are done. Insight has already stated that they have no intention of releasing themselves from the contract that it will have to be Comcast doing it and Comcast can do it Tuesday or they could do it a year from now.

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said by Couch Potato See Profile :

I'll have you know that I AM a CONTRACTOR for INSIGHT, and the frikkin MANAGER of INSIGHT has called ME over and SHOOK MY HAND and said "KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!"
I don't think anyone would deny that Insight is pleased to be using contractors. A contractor is considerably cheaper on the bottom line than a full-time employee.
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With today being January 1st, The agreement between Insight/Comcast is done I was wondering if you had any new information regarding the Insight/Comcast deal. The company is not talking, and since we have gone private we are not going to hear from them. Personally It really bothers me, that they don't respect us enough to keep us informed as to what is coming. But that seems to be right in line with the way Comcast thinks. We seem to be adopting alot of Comcast's bad business traits. Rule #1 Bigger is better. Rule #2 Provide Customer service as long as it doesn't conflict with Rule #1

If you have any info, please send to k4kaster@yahoo.com
Hope you have a prosperous 2006. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15145497 Sun, 01 Jan 2006 12:21:31 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15113968 AJICQ499087 : Klownin3468 posted "I talked to yet another comcast tech and he stated that insight will be dissolved as of Jan. 1, so figure a six month freeze and i would guess by july Insight will be no more............"

Well, is the rumor true Insight to become Comcast in 2006?
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said by Shack See Profile :

Absolutly. The more options the better for the consumer. I would like to see at least 3 real broadband options.
Haven't you heard?? BPL is our savior!!! :uhh:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15037724 Fri, 16 Dec 2005 15:22:40 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15020082 Shack : Absolutly. The more options the better for the consumer. I would like to see at least 3 real broadband options. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15020082 Wed, 14 Dec 2005 12:28:08 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15019043 Richard09 : With any luck, there will be increased competition moving forward. If some companies move into areas to compete, it can only help the consumer.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15019043 Wed, 14 Dec 2005 10:06:00 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15013364 Shack : I agree, unfortunatly very few areas have more than one cable company. The only competition for internet is via DSL, Wireless or Sat.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15013364 Tue, 13 Dec 2005 16:17:02 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15010576 Richard09 :
said by Shack See Profile :

Richard you are unlikely to see Comcast in direct competition in you area, unless they come in buy right to run there own network. Pretty much you are going to be limited to 1 telco and one Cableco in an area, unless yo are very lucky.
That just doesn't seem fair to me. How is a monopoly on the area right? It doesn't serve the customer well at all.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15010576 Tue, 13 Dec 2005 09:30:10 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15002954 Shack : Richard you are unlikely to see Comcast in direct competition in you area, unless they come in buy right to run there own network. Pretty much you are going to be limited to 1 telco and one Cableco in an area, unless yo are very lucky.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15002954 Mon, 12 Dec 2005 10:17:47 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15002527 Richard09 : A little competition is osme of these areas definitely couldn't hurt. It would be nice to see if the competition would help drive down prices.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15002527 Mon, 12 Dec 2005 08:31:04 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14907481 tech327 : Actually with the local agree ment here, if more than 10% of the shares change hands, even going private, the city council has to be notified.

That's why they are in trouble here.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14907481 Tue, 29 Nov 2005 12:52:35 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14906814 anon : insight going private has nothing to do with your local council, Your Local town council does not have to be notified, they only have to be notified if insight sells to another cable company and even then they will not need any type of approval]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14906814 Tue, 29 Nov 2005 11:20:09 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14898294 tech327 : They need to let someone know something soon. Insight is already in trouble with the local council here for not notifying them of the Carlyle Group buyout earlier this year as it is.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14898294 Mon, 28 Nov 2005 09:58:56 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14879930 Couch Potato : I was watching the local ABC channel last night, and I saw 2 Comcast commercials. I have never seen a comcast commercial b4 and I watch alot of TV.

I wish they'd just let us know what's going on.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14879930 Fri, 25 Nov 2005 12:45:08 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14878759 bobvila4 : More fuel to the fire...

I've been seeing SBC trucks with big spools of thick orange wire. I couldn't get a good look, but they were doing some digging over by the train tracks northwest of downtown champaign.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14878759 Fri, 25 Nov 2005 08:42:34 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14874998 anon : used to be a popeyes but more chicken was going out the back door than the front...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14874998 Thu, 24 Nov 2005 14:52:39 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14872069 bsc : Here's to Lexington shifting to Comcast... 6mbit while I am visiting my parents wouldn't be such a bad thing. :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14872069 Thu, 24 Nov 2005 01:49:57 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14869551 anon : A little birdie told me to day that the Comcast/Insight Deal will not be a full buy out but just a shift in different properties.......... Meaning that some properties that are now insight are going to be Comcast, and so and so forth]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14869551 Wed, 23 Nov 2005 19:04:21 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14860483 tech327 : we've got 5.5 weeks left on their contract, oh the anticipation.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14860483 Tue, 22 Nov 2005 12:52:01 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14860414 Meeble :
said by illini25 See Profile :

Just to stir the pot a bit more...I saw a Comcast truck in Champaign this past week...Dunno if this person was sub-contracted for a bit and just drives around with "Comcast" all over his truck or what, LOL. :D
i was about to post the same thing. In Champaign I've seen a Comcast truck about a dozen times now over in NW champaign.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14860414 Tue, 22 Nov 2005 12:42:38 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14849886 Ripperingo : well, i'd like some more stratified options. If they'd offer 2 down 256 up for like $25 i'd switch in a heartbeat. 4/384 is waay more then i need. the only reason i have cable is b/c DSL is no option. (no installed phone line)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14849886 Sun, 20 Nov 2005 23:29:15 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14840620 illini25 : Just to stir the pot a bit more...I saw a Comcast truck in Champaign this past week...Dunno if this person was sub-contracted for a bit and just drives around with "Comcast" all over his truck or what, LOL. :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14840620 Sat, 19 Nov 2005 14:06:18 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14838167 MSauk : just make things more afforable that is all I ask. Why is it that for plus service you have to pay 90% of your regular service to get 2down and 128 more up! That is rape no matter how you look at it. Might as well bend over and pass them the soap
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Either way, for most regions things probably wont change much, since even IF insight get bought out, the buying party still has the monopoly in many areas.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14837991 Sat, 19 Nov 2005 00:37:02 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14801316 tech327 : I just wish they would hurry up and announce something either way.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14801316 Mon, 14 Nov 2005 10:35:32 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14762334 Klownin3468 : I talked to yet another comcast tech and he stated that insight will be dissolved as of Jan. 1, so figure a six month freeze and i would guess by july Insight will be no more......................]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14762334 Tue, 08 Nov 2005 19:18:20 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14760299 tech327 : I found this link:

»www.broadcastingcable.com/articl···ral=SUPP

it speculates that with Insight going private it's just leverage better positioning for a buy out. If i'm reading it correctly, it says Insight could be either bought out or Comcast could pull their shares and leave insight at about 600K subs total. My question is, who would be the 600k left?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14760299 Tue, 08 Nov 2005 14:34:55 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14721956 OneSickPup : I wouldn't put much stock in responses acquired from Comcast Service numbers. Being a Comcast user - you just gotta trust me on that one!

As for the advertisements - Keep in mind that the majority of Hardin County (and surrounding areas) to your South is Comcast territory. Unlike many areas, we have an alternative catv provider in our community that has eroded Comcast's market share (more so in cable tv offerings than broadband). I really think those ad's are targeted for our area. Just my unprofessional opinion though. ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14721956 Thu, 03 Nov 2005 08:35:42 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14714009 tech327 : Just to add fuel to the fire.

A co-worker of mine called the comcast service number when these ads started. At taht time ti stated "Sorry we do not service your area."

He called again last night and claims it stated "We do not YET service your area but look forward to doing so in the near future."

I havent called yet to verify, but he lives not far from the Insight call center here in Louisville.

Just thought I would throw that out there.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14714009 Wed, 02 Nov 2005 09:25:04 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14587055 indy0365 : no white castle ? try krogers frozen food section

yep they sell em frozen we call em sliders around here

slides in slides out all that grease ( they call it meat)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14587055 Sat, 15 Oct 2005 20:52:15 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14586164 indy0365 : I got a grin from it the big bad cable compamy]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14586164 Sat, 15 Oct 2005 18:06:47 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14584047 kbullmatt : All I can say is that in, now 11 years, I have been through 1 buyout, 1 trade and 2 mergers. The consolidation business was big!

Adelphia halted everything when they stole from the kitty. Now financial agencies are opening up for the big dogs to start consolidating again. Look for Comcast, Time Warner, Cox and maybe a few of the bigger investment companies to come out on top in the next couple of years. Mom and Pops companies and some of the smaller companies (Insight) will likely be snatched up and tied into clusters to assist these big guys in owning the world. MU HA HA HA.

Can anyone say more money, bigger company....faster downloads....how bout 8mb.....yes.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14584047 Sat, 15 Oct 2005 11:41:11 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14583764 tech327 : Dish runs those everywhere and replaces the cable company name with whomever is in the area.

Their ads alone make me never want to use them.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14583764 Sat, 15 Oct 2005 10:46:13 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14583663 indy0365 : what I like is there a billboard near downtown louisville

( you be going east on I 64 coming from indiana)

big words says

Insight Cable got you by the coaxial

then in the corner a picture of a dish saying dish network]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14583663 Sat, 15 Oct 2005 10:29:01 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14583549 Shack :
quote:
NO White Castle


That is a tragedy! They closed one of out 2 White Castles a year ago or so and I wanted to cry, it was the one nearest me, though I think I have lost some weight.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14583549 Sat, 15 Oct 2005 10:02:47 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14579543 sman83 : Oh BTW no Boston Market here in Champaign-Urbana =)
NO White Castle
NO Popeyes
NO 7-11

Those are the only ones I care about =)

Sorry I digress]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14579543 Fri, 14 Oct 2005 18:06:05 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14578337 superakcraig : I could be way off base with this but I have seen these commercials as well and I believe they were "network" commercials and not local commercials. If this is the case, then insight has no control over what is being shown. Just like the IHOP commercials on TBS....that is a network commercial. I believe I saw the Comcast commercial on Fox...but I am not sure.

Just a thought!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14578337 Fri, 14 Oct 2005 15:21:20 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14577268 Shack :
quote:
that is to bad because It would be nice to pay a 10 dollar upgrade fee rather then a 35 dollar fee!


I agree with that, but comcast has its issues as well, search back a year ago and look at the people getting nastygrams from comcast over using to much bandwidth. I don't remember seeing a lot of that here. For me switching back to comcast would have zero affect in the department, though I doubt that is going to happen here regardless. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14577268 Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:02:01 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14576327 compugeek : They are also showing up in Time Warner markets too. Looks like they bought a national bit of ad space like the satellite people do.

»Comcast Commercials (Dayton, Ohio)

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The other rumor I've heard is that Comcast is waiting for Louisville to be converted from POTS to VOIP before they take over because they dont want to deal with the FCC regulations that go along with POTS. Again that's just rumor.

I do know for a fact that a good portion of the support center here in KY are all Temps that are getting no offers to be actual insight employees. If that doesnt scream company about to be taken over I dont know what does.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14569204 Thu, 13 Oct 2005 12:07:21 EDT Re: [News] Is Comcast coming? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14569064 IGGY : Boston Market - yuck - the one in Sarasota, FL was the pits and bad service. Haven't been to an IHOP in years. Although the rumor persist that they are coming to Springfield, IL.

As for the Comcast is taking over Insight argument. This has been rumored for years as well. We have seen some areas switch do to agreements expiring. That happened earlier this year or was that last year?

Insight has been taken private. So it's not likely we'll see any information publicly. Until any such deal has taken place.

Could it occur? Yes. Is it likely? In some regards - yes. Is consolidation something that is happening all around the communications and technology sector? You bet it is. Many major deals have just gone down this week. And several that have been ongoing are getting close to being finalized.

I do agree that it is annoying seeing commercials on local channels for places you can't frequent. We had Boston Market commercials on one station all the time. And I think the closest one ( if it exist ) may be in Champaign. At least the station that ran the ads served that market.:) Even though it's office and facilities are in Springfield.

These most likely are just national ads being shown in the local area.
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Rob]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14568698 Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:48:21 EDT