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To: publius321

I would think that fiber to the house would be a better option.

I can’t see the local TV stations getting into the internet provider business.


2 posted on 12/31/2013 12:43:35 PM PST by Elderberry
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To: Elderberry

“I can’t see the local TV stations getting into the internet provider business.”

I know what you mean. But something has been going on the past several months. Sinclair Broadcasting is on the move acquiring stations. Mom & pops are not likely to do something like that but most of these stations are owned by larger companies, the largest owner being SBGI.

I can’t imagine a WORSE business to be in - unless - the owner could use their spectrum, towers and assets for something that is profitable.

Companies like CMCSA depend on their monopoly of high speed Internet and charge dearly for it.

Imagine being able to TOTALLY cut the proverbial cord (as many are only partially doing now). On top of that, imagine being able to have your high speed Internet totally wireless and be able to go across the nation as these stations are owned and could be operated as one giant Wi-Fi service.


6 posted on 12/31/2013 12:50:18 PM PST by publius321
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