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| No Alternative In regards to Comcast bashing mentioned previously. Here's why I severely dislike Comcast. First, I have no options. I'm too far from a CO to get DSL and the only wireless ISP in our area cut speeds and increased prices making it worthless. Comcast is at best a mediocre internet connection yet they charge a premium price. I don't mind the 8,000 download speeds but I'm limited to 768 upload speeds (I want more!). Their customer service centers give conflicting answers, advice and you never know which center you'll get: Texas, St. Louis, Winnipeg, Sacramento, etc. Their contract techs are usually not knowledgeable at all and sometimes makes an easy job more difficult.
I know it's easy bashing the big guy but Comcast is a monopoly where I live. It should be regulated by the government instead of being able to charge/do whatever it wants to it's customers since we have little or no choices for alternative services. |
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1 edit | said by prestonlewis:I know it's easy bashing the big guy but Comcast is a monopoly where I live. It should be regulated by the government instead of being able to charge/do whatever it wants to it's customers since we have little or no choices for alternative services. Just because another company does not want to invest in providing a competitive service (remember Comcast had NO government subsidy to build infrastructure in your town. It was their business risk) should the government regulate that business?
Does this go for all businesses that have little competition? Do you think the government should increase regulation in the free market?
See »en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialism |
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2 edits | Verizon has FiOS at the end of my street, but will not come down the street because it is underground service and cost them more / home to run.
Should the government require them to come down my street? |
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my understanding of a monopoly is a company that has exclusivity in a specific service and prevents other companies from offering similar services in a specific area... Let me check Websters.
Main Entry: mo·nop·o·ly
Function: noun
exclusive ownership through legal privilege, command of supply, or concerted action
Well, I was pretty close. Now I don't think that it's Comcast's fault that other companies refuse to invest in your area to provide service to you. Maybe you should start writing letters to Verizon, Qwest, or whatever other telco you have in your area and convince them to spend some money to bring their service to you. Comcast has competion in most areas from multiple telcos and satellite companies, yet they still charge the same price as they do where there isn't any similar competitors (in the same market). I constantly hear people say that Comcast is a monopoly, as if they have something to do with the fact that no one wants to invest in their area. |
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| No competition because there this thing called a franchise agreement. You've heard of those right? |
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| said by jjeffeory:No competition because there this thing called a franchise agreement. You've heard of those right? Uhhh... yeah... A franchise agreement may prevent other Cable operators from providing service in an area but it doesnt stop other TV, Internet, or Phone providers from entering an area. Also, most cable franchise agreements don't offer exclusivity but just allow them to service the area while giving a chunk of change to the franchising authority. Sounds like you have heard of them yourself, just don't understand what it means. |
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axus
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Washington, DC | reply to devnuller
Your local government's franchise agreement should require it, if they are looking out for you. Verizon is getting your right-of-way, you know. Democratic government should do what the majority of people want it to. |
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Your rant makes no sense.... you hate Comcast...because they are the only ones where you are. Would you prefer having nothing then? Why don't you dislike the other providers for their ineptitude for not being able to provide service where you live? Or maybe the city for not giving a rats ass about your needs. People love throwing around this "monopoly" word around like Comcast is deliberately cock-blocking everyone else. Maybe you ought to do a little research as to why other carriers aren't providing service where you are....and stop blaming Comcast for their shortcomings. |
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said by jjeffeory:No competition because there this thing called a franchise agreement. You've heard of those right? A franchise agreement grants a company the right to provide service. It in no way prevents other companies from providing the same service. They simply have to petition for and be granted a franchise agreement by fulfilling the same obligations.
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lawrence171Evilly Yours - Evilness
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Canada | reply to devnuller
Without proper regulation, price collation can easily be achieved.
Comcast has bought out many of its competitors, and when they do, they could charge, in certain areas, as much as they want. This in turn, could cause severe economical damages.
Should one company's greed damage a country's economy?
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