Comcast Buys San Fran Muni-Network > Another one bites the dust

Another one bites the dust

Re: Another one bites the dust

reply to Anon
That is not true!

I think they are failing because they don't offer the internet speeds that Comcast offers and the upcoming change 2/09 in TV.

reply to dynodb

said by dynodb:

Yet another Muni bites the dust. Is there a list somewhere of failed municipal broadband initiatives, or would it be too long to fit on one page?

Of course the next time a state or local government proposes becoming a broadband provider, most on BBR will think it's a great idea.

reply to Matt3

Re: Another one bites the dust

reply to sashwa
cable does NOT have to change anything to digital in 2/09 that is only for OTA tv viewers. Comcast has a private network and would not be affected by the change. The only thing MSOs want to do is move all the channels to digital to free up that used space for more digital channels, HDTV, and internet. but are NOT required to do so.

The last time I talked with AP&T, they told me they had to buy some expensive equipment to reconvert the digital signal back to an analog signal. I took that with a grain of salt.
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TH ~ NE ~ EPN ~ NC ~ TD

actually we dont know where they were at. its possible that they only recieve a analog signal. and after feb. that signal goes away. its very possible that they would have to upgrade after the feb deadline if thats the case.

reply to boku
the article says comcast competes directly with them. in them cases where comcast buys systems where they already have plant they usually would scrap the old and use there own.

Yes, we do or at least did have a choice between Comcast and AP&T. Comcast was here first as far as I know.

TCI was bought out by AT&T way back then if I remember correctly. :-D

reply to sashwa
Give Comcast a try sashwa, your price will likely rise to $42.95, but you should get 12/2 for that (if the plant is up to current standards)

reply to boku
That doesn't work here. Try digg or reddit.

reply to badtrip