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n2jtx
join:2001-01-13
Glen Head, NY
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Re: Comcast is scared....
said by moonpuppy  :Your first point only works if FIOS were to manage to lure a lot of people away from Comcast. If Comcast had a superior product, then this would be a non-argument. You second point, so far, has not shown itself. In fact, neither Comcast nor FIOS really compete on price but on how many features (channels, VOD, etc.) You are quite correct on this. I have a choice between FiOS and Cablevision and there is no price advantage from switching between one or the other. On this point alone, Cablevision has managed to retain a significant market share in areas where FiOS is available. As for me, I am sticking with CV because it works and I have no complaints. If FiOS came along with a steep discount, I might be willing to talk but that is not going to happen. | |
PGHammer
join:2003-06-09
Accokeek, MD
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·Comcast
| Absent price or service as a factor, most people don't change service providers. (Why fix what isn't broken?) However, Comcast has steadfastly stated, and publicly, that they will not compete (with FIOS, U-Verse, or anyone else) based on price. This leaves their competitors free to undercut Comcast in this area (which VZ has, in fact, started to do; the only reason I'm switching is because VZ has managed to adjust programming prices downward enough to offset Comcast's dual advantages in lower STB lease costs and not needing STBs for cable-ready TVs). Comcast has likely not taken a look at VZ's current bundle pricing, compared to their own (unless that is exactly *why* they have managed to slow Verizon up, because the recent programming-price changes have them worried?). | |
mrvid
join:2007-06-19
Levittown, NY
1 edit | ROI & cherry picking do not go hand in hand/price based on costs
To all who convieniently mix up these terms, lets clarify.. cherry picking neighborhoods with a higher ROI or higher income neighborhoods means 2 very different things. While I would think, any company has to offer services where they think it would be needed, of higher income vs lower income neighborhoods, neither guarantees customers in one area will want more features, channels, services over another.
On ROI, why don't we see ice cream trucks driving around in the snow with chains on the tires; what are the chances of selling a lot of ice cream in 0 degree weather. Yes, someone may buy it but I wouldn't think many. As with any business, there has to be a return on the investment or it doesn't pay to invest.
As far as price, can you sell a $1.00 candy bar for $0.75 and stay in business. Verizon has to make sure they can make a profit, I think their pricing has been very fair when you consider what they offer compared to their competition.
My feelings, Philly's getting cheated and if I was a Philly resident, i'd be angry; thankfully for me, i'm not. | |
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