| reply to fAcEtIOUs
Re: Of course TWC already makes a healthy profit and, according to the article, it stands to get even healthier. Their current behavior disturbs me for a couple of reasons:
1. They have virtually no competition. If my grocery store charges to much I can go to one of 3 different competitors. Same with the auto mechanic, the bank, my doctor and so on. But if Time Warner decides to gouge me on the price just to make more of a profit, my only option, God forbid, is AT&T, and they don't compete on price (the only factor most people give a damn about).
2. TWC not only enjoys a lack of competition, but they (along with other ISP's) have demonstrated a willingness to fight any potential competition from gaining a foothold through less than honorable means. They have shown this much in their opposition to various muni fiber projects. In those situations people voted, both with their wallets and at the polls, to move away from TWC with mixed success.
3. Saying they please "most of the customers" is BS, pure and simple. Again, this is where the lack of competition comes in. If I was born on a desert island where all the women looked like Susan Boyle I'd be happy with what I had. I'd have to be. But if a boat pulls up one day and a group of Sports Illustrated swimsuit models comes to cavort on the sandy beaches, you can bet my opinion would change. Lesson: There is a huge difference between being satisfied and not having an alternative. As soon as another choice presents itself TWC is out of luck. |
