Biskit
join:2003-02-07
Fenton, MO
| reply to DaveNJ
Re: Old Story, new Technology
So.....Since they run a vertical service on the line that basically cost them nothing means? They should give it to you for free, right?
"The fact that prices havent fallen is proof they are soaking there customers"
Isnt that what the article is about, falling prices? Why shouldnt investors be worried, whether it is fleecing or not, isnt profits why you invest in any company??! |
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oliphant
I Have 8 Boobies
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join:2004-11-26
Corona, CA
| I'm sorry, who is giving away free DSL? Investors are ALWAYS worried, no matter what a business does.
If they raised their prices investors would be worried about losing customers to competitors. If they drop the price they worry about margin.
This is nothing new. The article should be about how investors put their money in businesses they really don't understand, then freak 'cause they don't understand it.
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Sebastian
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join:2000-12-22
New Haven, CT
| reply to Biskit
said by Biskit  :So.....Since they run a vertical service on the line that basically cost them nothing means? They should give it to you for free, right? "The fact that prices havent fallen is proof they are soaking there customers" Isnt that what the article is about, falling prices? Why shouldnt investors be worried, whether it is fleecing or not, isnt profits why you invest in any company??! on my cell phone i get caller-id, 5-way calling, callwaiting, voicemail, and many more at no extra charge.. try adding those service to your land-line. it'll cost an arm and leg.
my land line phone cost $50 a month with no long distance, and with just a caller-id.. pretty basic for $50. my cell phone however cost $60/m and i can call anywhere i feel like it for no extra charge.. time for the Bells to lower prices or everyone might switch their land-line phones for wireless..
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tsu9
join:2001-08-17
Wheeling, IL | Cellphones include those "standard" as a means to justify a substantially higher premium price. It isn't the only thing that does this, but it does attribute. |
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cptmiles
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join:2004-04-22
Swayzee, IN | reply to Sebastian
Don't forget that most of those big companies that own the landline owns that cell phone service as well. No one is clean. |
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fiberguy
My views are my own.
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join:2005-05-20
| reply to Sebastian
on my cell phone i get caller-id, 5-way calling, callwaiting, voicemail, and many more at no extra charge.. try adding those service to your land-line. it'll cost an arm and leg. Except for Caller ID, and Voice Mail (which is usually resold), you mentioned services that they WANT you to use. 3-way calling, call waiting, and some of these other services make you use more minutes which means more profits.
Comparing the cell phone model to landline services is not a great example.
But I agree, if I were investing in a company that was not trying to get the most $$ from each customer, I would think twice about my investment.
Also, the $14.95 service is a loss in profit. Please read the article again and pay attention to the WHOLE thing and not just what makes people happy.
Like I have said in other forums, SBD is doing this to draw custoemrs away from Cable who is on thier butts to get them as a captive audience. A captive customer is easier to migrate into higher charges.
Did anyone also notice how they stated that after the $14.95 promotion is over it reverts to the *$30.00* monthly charge? Also, SBC is not being honest on this "prmotion" as they will offer this to anyone who asks for it without argument and over the phone.
Disagree if you want, but SBC won't be running this promotion as loose as they currently are for long. I don't think cable has much to worry about with this.. it's all the balance of the business coming to play.. competition, you know? I know most of you can't see this because it's not government forcing the price drop. However, the last thing I want is either cable or telephone to go under.. because what are you left with? NO CHOICE! |
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