DonLibesPremium,ExMod 2001
join:2003-01-19 | reply to pnh102
Re: Oooooh! said by pnh102:
said by DonLibes:
The problem is that Comcast treat some unlucky few like dirt and the customers have no recourse. Given that Comcast is the de facto monopoly highspeed internet provider, I think the bill makes a lot sense.
I'm sure you and I could both agree that if this indeed was true, another cable provider might provide better service. Given what I said above, I still assert that this commission will in the end be yet another unnecessary branch of government which doesn't do anything.
We've got the statistics to show that we have a serious problem. Our council voted for it so that means they agreed with the severity of the problem and the need for a solution. Argue all you want but your case would be more convincing with facts. quote:
On the other hand, Montgomery County could have give other cable companies franchise agreements so that they could provide service in addition to Comcast. The threat of competition usually forces companies to shape up if indeed there is a problem.
Montgomery County would be very happy to sign more franchises. In fact, Starpower has a franchise with MC. Unfortunately, they kinda ran out of money and, although they still operate, serve a small fraction of the county.
So your alternative of encouraging competition is something we've tried very hard to do. It just hasn't worked out. |
