didn't dtv have a dispute with Viacom a few years ago. back then Viacom punished everyone by pulling there videos off their sites. Viacom can throw tantrums and make everyone suffer
epix arrives on 3/18 to time warner Cable and will offer first 3 months free to customers http://www.twcableuntangled.com/2014/03/epix-comes-to-time-warner-cable/
http://m.cnet.com/news/comcast-said-to-be-buying-time-warner-cable-for-$442b/57618829
Comcast is expected to announce the plan to buy time warner Cable Thursday that will combine the number 1 and number 2 largest cable TV providers
looks like we be able to log in to the apps soon
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/time-warner-cable-adds-ae-networks-to-extensive-tv-everywhere-collection-2014-01-23?reflink=MW_news_stmp
It gives you a boost at the start but it does give you a faster overall speed vs standard. I got 10mbs with standerd and i can keep a conention of 18mbs when streaming for the whole time