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Old 08-15-2013, 12:39 AM
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Exclamation CBS Blackout Backstory here

Had Time Warner for years, then they swapped markets with Comcast. We didn't get to vote.

Comcast is the fastest Internet here period. Have to call them every 1/4 to 1/2 yr to readjust the billing back down. PITA - but I've learned how/when to ask for the customer retention specialist. The latest "trick" gimmick last fall was for them to try to lock you into a 2 yr contract "in order to receive the proffered rates". Hang up. Wait a day and call back and you'll get what you want.

Comcast and NBC are owned by one and the same...not a positive IMO.

IIRC - CBS is blacked out on either DISH or DirectTV now yes?

Heard this interesting Marketplace "backstory" while driving home last week; that all affected by the blackout (and cable, Internet, bundle, customers) might be interested in (at the 3:00 mark). http://www.marketplace.org/node/104416/player/popout


IIRC CBS wanted to double the per household fee from $1 to $2 per household for CBS bundled content...this could really be a game changer industry wide. I couldn't find the link to the Kai Ryysdal analogy of the dispute from earlier last week. Regardless - Check it out!