Monty Solomon posted:
http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/starz-altice-carriage-agreement-deadline-1202650309/
I just love it when these silly squabbles come out. Yet more proof of the
wonderfully "innovative" ideas the current FCC Chairman has in store, for
broadband service. The article makes the point that Starz is asking for more
than they get as a stand-alone service?
"Regardless, Starz is asking for outrageous increases in programming costs and,
given the limited viewership of Starz amongst our customer base and the
different ways consumers can directly access Starz content, we are working to
reach an agreement that is reasonable and reflects the best interests of all
our customers."
Assuming this is true, BECAUSE THEY CAN. Duh! If enough luddites complain and
write their congressmen, they'll likely get away with it.
These are shenanigans the legacy gatekeeper systems practically beg for. On the
other hand, carriage on OTT sites gives them religion. There are plenty of OTT
sites out there, available for everyone in US territory, if not beyond. Oh,
only if net neutrality is mandated, of course. Some people, regrettably the FCC
Chairman among them, seem unable to think beyond the 40 years old MVPD
monopolistic gatekeeper model. Allow the ISPs to play favorites, and this
ridiculous state of affairs will pollute Internet service too. How innovative!
Bert
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