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Re: A few observations My cable system (Comcast) increased rates for basic cable, but took channels off. If we must go digital, I'd prefer that basic cable be mandated with QAM or that a limited basic be mandated which offers only local feeds via QAM for under $10 per month.
I don't really care that much about my cable, as I have DirecTV and don't watch Cable. However I'd prefer to not have constant rate increases. Rate increases with service cuts in service seems worthy of some FCC inquiry to me.
At some point the FCC may consider a digital crossover for cable. When that happens, it'd be nice to see all local channels and maybe stuff like CSPAN via unencrypted QAM.
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fiberguyMy views are my own.Premium
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kudos:3 | I don't want to see constant price increases in my food bill, gas at the pump, car insurance, medical co-pays, energy, clothing costs, and on and on and on..
So why is cable exempt? .. or why should it be? You have a right to not have pay TV service too, right? |
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| Any time a company with monopoly power over consumers abuses that power, we can hope government will remediate on our behalf.
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fiberguyMy views are my own.Premium
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kudos:3 | The last time government stepped in to help, back in 1996, over high prices, your bill went up in FAR more cases than not.
Cable is not a monopoly, I don't buy that. You have 2 satellite options available to you available nationwide. The government has established rules to protect EVERY HOA and Renter's right to have a dish on their home.
And even then, I have a REAL issue where government has any right to label a "monopoly" over any industry that is not a life line or requirement. |
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