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Re: Somewhere in between lies the truth.... said by Nightfall:
This story really intrigues me. However, It is hard not to be objective. On the cable side, I have heard stories for a couple years now on the sports networks raising their rates. However, I have also heard numerous reports of the cable companies being greedy. I really don't know who to believe and without solid proof from both sides, I won't draw conclusions.
A few years ago, cable had an argument with Disney. Apparently Disney wanted cable to carry a few of their channels in the basic area or they would not be allowed to rebroadcast local ABC stations. Comcast, (I believe), told Disney no and ABC went off the air. Customers complained and the cable company actually came out and said why it was happening. Disney/ABC countered saying they were trying to give customers content. In the end, Disney/ABC got back on cable but not without a lot of complaints to both sides. In my opinion, both were at fault yet neither side will admit it.
said by Nightfall:
If the Senate wants to lambaste the cable companies, then why is there no proof released on their costs and profit margins? The Senate has to have this information somewhere. After all, they regulate the industry and should have access to all that data. Second, the cable companies should make all their profit margins and costs public. If they can show that ESPN, Fox Sports Net, and other networks are demanding/charging more money, then I can see their point of view.
The Senate does have powers of supeona (sp?) but that is limited. Remember a while back when insurance companies were being regulated in California? They filed suit saying they were going to lose money and couldn't stay profitable. A judge asked them for their books as proof. They said no. Judge allowed regulation to occur. The cable companies don't want to show their books and all the "deals" they get because it will show things they don't want seen. People are making money and now it is all about protecting market share instead of customer service.
said by Nightfall:
Who is right and wrong? Who knows. Just release the facts and figures and then the truth will be known.
We wish.
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