openbox9
join:2004-01-26
Alexandria, VA
kudos:2 | reply to kapil
Re: Too Big To Fail? said by kapil:1. MSOs induce the municipality into structuring the contract in a way that makes an overbuilder competitor highly unlikely. How so? I'd venture a guess that the bigger issue is the cost entailed in overbuilding which prevents market entry, not contractual issues with municipalities.said by kapil:2. Let's not forget the state-level franchises the telco-tv guys have been fighting (and winning) for that, by and large, make the local franchise agreements and local control and regulation of cable companies irrelevant. Would state-wide franchises not make it easier for over builders to move into markets? |
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| In Ohio the state wide deal makes it easier. Pay $2,000 to the State submit you proposal and off you go building when approved. The thing is getting the $$$$ to build. |
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