Re: But why? in http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r14913263 en Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:32:43 EDT Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:32:43 EDT Re: But why? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15010694 BrotherJPW : Cable systems will have to go all digital and I can't wait until there is ala-carte programing
This is what I will get

First they need ala-carte on local programing. I do not watch spanish channels and odd end programing. If other channels like WPWR - UPN put programing that I like then I would subscribe to their station.

WBBM CBS 2 Chcicago
WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago
WLS ABC 7 Chicago
WGN WB Chicago
WCIU Chicago
WFLD Fox Chicago
ESPN
ESPN 2
TBS
TNT
ESPN
ESPN 2
Comcast Sportnsnet Chicago
USA
Hallmark
Discovery
FOOD
TLC
MTV
NOGGIN
HBO - ALL
Showtime - ALL]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15010694 Tue, 13 Dec 2005 09:51:36 EDT Re: But why? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14927238 rtcy :
said by tnroroc See Profile :

* You must have a minimum of 5 or more services in your package before these services can be ordered.
** You must have a minimum of 10 or more services in your package before these services can be ordered.


Is it really al-a-carte if I have to have a minimum number of stations before I can add something else?
well I have ALWAYS had more than 10 alacarte channels ordered anyway, so it's not been a issue, but technically it's still AL carte because I have a CHOICE of what channels to buy. and last time I called and asked the 5 or 10 was related to the LOW prices. you can pay a higher price and get one channel like BET]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14927238 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 19:35:16 EDT Re: But why? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14922418 tnroroc :
* You must have a minimum of 5 or more services in your package before these services can be ordered.
** You must have a minimum of 10 or more services in your package before these services can be ordered.


Is it really al-a-carte if I have to have a minimum number of stations before I can add something else?
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said by tnroroc See Profile :

If I had to bet, we will probably never see true ala-carte offered. What the cable co's. will offer is several more groups of packages, that in the end if you want to get just what you want, will still cost you what you are paying today. :(
look »www.callnps.com/alacarte.htm]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14920884 Wed, 30 Nov 2005 23:26:20 EDT Re: But why? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14920874 rtcy :
said by TKJunkMail See Profile :

said by tnroroc See Profile :

If I had to bet, we will probably never see true ala-carte offered. What the cable co's. will offer is several more groups of packages, that in the end if you want to get just what you want, will still cost you what you are paying today. :(
I agree. If the FCC, in the unlikely event, demands a la carte pricing, the cable companies and telcos will merely price them so as not to be worthwhile ordering.
those of us that own BIG satellite dishes know better. Ala Carte is the BEST way to go.most of the channels in basic packages cost 1.50 to 5.00 per month, but when you add expensive sports like ESPN then it goes up thru the roof

here's a link so you can see for yourself what we pay in ala carte

»www.callnps.com/alacarte.htm]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14920874 Wed, 30 Nov 2005 23:25:23 EDT Re: But why? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14914320 vpoko :
said by idjk :

A BIG point has been missed- for 'a la carte' to work wouldn't you have to have (and rent) a box for each tv..
I need a box for every TV now, at least if I want digital cable.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14914320 Wed, 30 Nov 2005 09:31:43 EDT Re: But why? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14914063 anon :
A BIG point has been missed- for 'a la carte' to work wouldn't you have to have (and rent) a box for each tv..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14914063 Wed, 30 Nov 2005 09:17:54 EDT Re: But why? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14913534 houselog442 : here is the link to canamsatellites, they sell the canandian satelite service to americans and here is thier linup and how they do it in a la carte:

»www.canamsatellites.com/cgi-bin/···eeper.pl]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14913534 Wed, 30 Nov 2005 04:17:46 EDT Re: But why? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14913477 houselog442 : i wouldnt agree with that, the canadians do pretty well with a la carte. they do it by having a basic rate you pay, then u can get little channel groups a la carte (like you can get the espn a la carte package which is all the espns) or you can get other network families, or you can get channels types a la carte. I heard its pretty successful up there.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14913477 Wed, 30 Nov 2005 03:37:10 EDT Re: But why? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14913263 Eric Martin : Pretty ironic. We wanted competition for broadband(let competitors use the wire) . Fcc blocks it. We wanted alacarte . FCC blocks it.

Now the real voice of the Republican Party speaks and things change.

FCC= toadies & patsies & bootlickers.

They are not independent. Just a big sham with a fancy moniker.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14913263 Wed, 30 Nov 2005 02:05:29 EDT Re: But why? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14907471 CableConvert : That might be true, but if A La Carte is implemented in some form, my guess is those agreements are toast and will have to be renegotiated if it is mandated by the FCC. I for one could care less about sports channels and it bugs me that they are the most expensive. I want DIY!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14907471 Tue, 29 Nov 2005 12:51:04 EDT Re: But why? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14906347 TKJunkMail :
said by tnroroc See Profile :

If I had to bet, we will probably never see true ala-carte offered. What the cable co's. will offer is several more groups of packages, that in the end if you want to get just what you want, will still cost you what you are paying today. :(
I agree. If the FCC, in the unlikely event, demands a la carte pricing, the cable companies and telcos will merely price them so as not to be worthwhile ordering.
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ESPN for example, charges an extra premium if their "bundle" package isn't included in the contract with the MSO.

Unless the Programming providers (networks) adjust their pricing and delivery model, there will be price increases for A La Carte services, and we all know where price increases wind up, don't we.
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