Bill Satko
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I think it is very obvious the the future of viewing is "on demand". Of course the incentive to making all of this work will be someone being able to make money from it. It looks like I would be willing to pay the moderate cost of Hulu Plus in order to get more of a selection. From this thread, I have watched old "Barney Miller" episodes on the free Hulu that are way better than most things on today. I want more!
I am curious how the cable companies like Comcast (through which I get my television and internet) are going to stop the competition like Hulu. Will they try and prevent content providers like Hulu from using their internet connection into the homes? You have to understand that almost all cities made monopoly deals with the cable companies in order to get service though out the city. The infrastructure to provide this service cost money (stringing cable) and few cities were big enough that more than one company will be willing to take the risk and spend money stringing cable without some guaranty (monoply).
Anybody got an idea?
I am curious how the cable companies like Comcast (through which I get my television and internet) are going to stop the competition like Hulu. Will they try and prevent content providers like Hulu from using their internet connection into the homes? You have to understand that almost all cities made monopoly deals with the cable companies in order to get service though out the city. The infrastructure to provide this service cost money (stringing cable) and few cities were big enough that more than one company will be willing to take the risk and spend money stringing cable without some guaranty (monoply).
Anybody got an idea?