Deadline - WGA Urges FCC to Block Comcast-Time Warner Cable Merger

[dfergie]

Such a merger, the guild argued, “would give too much power over broadcast and cable networks. Comcast’s ability to blackout one-third of television viewers would force networks to agree to terms and rates set by Comcast, harming investment in programming.” A merged Comcast-Time Warner would also control approximately 30% of the broadband Internet market, the guild said, “giving the company the means to limit competition from online video providers like Netflix and Amazon.

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[mike123abc]

I was like who is WGA... One of the few times I have heard Writers Guild of America outside of their strikes every few years...

 

[FaT Air]

If it is allowed, it shows/confirms an about face in policy since the breakup of 'Ma Bell" No way in H E double hockey sticks is it 'in the public's interest" - IMHO - I won't say more.