NEP1611
join:2002-03-27
Northford, CT
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Re: The real answer is...Yes...and No
I do think this guy is right, to a point. Regardless of how many players are in the game, people are still going to want ESPN and other high demand channels. These channels cost money, and it is not realistic to expect the cable and satellite companies to absorb the cost.
What this guy failed to mention is that in fact there already IS competition, in the form of DirecTV and Dish Network (setting aside whether some specific households may not have access to satellite) Adding another player at this point in the form of the telcos will not decrease prices, their effect would be to provide an additional option for customers.
Where the real benefit will be is as far as services provided. Companies may be more aggressive in rolling out high-definition DVRs, for instance, or bidding for exclusive rights on certain programming.
Regarding prices, what everyone forgets is that both the cable companies and satellite companies have various packages that are targeted at different price points, and they each offer a different mix of products. If you want to spend $50 a month on pay TV, chances are there is an option that is viable, if not exactly what you're looking for. |
