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Re: Look at the latency requirements! Realize this. Those franchise agreements are up for renewal every so often. You can bet they will lose that franchise if they did raise rates and play dumb. Also, many people would complain that they aren't getting their proper service and force Comcast to refund money and even pay fines. They can do a lot of nasty things but each one has the possibility of biting them in the ass.
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 KrKHeavy Artillery For The Little GuyPremium
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Tulsa, OK
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| Regulation is a good thing, but what I am saying is don't expect them to take it lying down, because they won't. Rather then just comply, they will find a way to throw it back into the people's faces.
And most franchise agreements are long term things. IE, 20-30 years.
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DonLibesPremium,ExMod 2001
join:2003-01-19 | said by KrK:
Regulation is a good thing, but what I am saying is don't expect them to take it lying down, because they won't. Rather then just comply, they will find a way to throw it back into the people's faces.
This argument works both ways. The reason for this regulation is BECAUSE of their poor performance. The regulation didn't spring into existence for no reason at all. So you can say it's the people's fault for making the regulation but it really isn't. It's Comcast's fault. quote:
And most franchise agreements are long term things. IE, 20-30 years.
True but the franchise can be revoked for a wide spectrum of misbehaviors. |
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KrKHeavy Artillery For The Little GuyPremium
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Tulsa, OK Reviews:
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said by KrK:
Regulation is a good thing, but what I am saying is don't expect them to take it lying down, because they won't. Rather then just comply, they will find a way to throw it back into the people's faces.
This argument works both ways. The reason for this regulation is BECAUSE of their poor performance. The regulation didn't spring into existence for no reason at all. So you can say it's the people's fault for making the regulation but it really isn't. It's Comcast's fault.
Exactly, and I agree... but Comcast won't.
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