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A Simple Game

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11. I think it is time to get serious about splitting up the carrier and provider

Reply to onehandle (Original post)

Wed Jan 22, 2014, 01:04 PM

Jan 2014

parts of the cable companies. It will be the only way to get competition into the mix. One company provides access and you have your choice of providers and or even just channels.

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Comcast Moves Forward on Time Warner Bid [View all] onehandle Jan 2014 OP

Bad news. We need more cable systems, not fewer. Auggie Jan 2014 #1

It doesn't matter. thesquanderer Jan 2014 #5

Isn't that reason why we need more? Auggie Jan 2014 #7

More doesn't help... thesquanderer Jan 2014 #8

K&R!!! On what planet does this further media consolidation not get quashed? Dustlawyer Jan 2014 #2

I guess this is what the judges last week called 'choice'.... blackspade Jan 2014 #3

re:Comcast Moves Forward on Time Warner Bid allan01 Jan 2014 #4

Paging Senator Franken. Paging Senator Franken. n/t Loudly Jan 2014 #6

well looks like I will be getting Directv. nt littlewolf Jan 2014 #9

Is Comcast going to be the only one in a few years? NewJeffCT Jan 2014 #10

I think it is time to get serious about splitting up the carrier and provider A Simple Game Jan 2014 #11

Agreed! mwooldri Jan 2014 #12