More data pointing to dismal future of RSN's

[Allegen27]

Cubs Channel That Fans Can’t See Symbolizes Sports Network Woes

Seems to be some more evidence that the RSN model is broken.

 

[907TECH]

The market should find equilibrium, no dog in this fight just enjoyin' my popcorn.

 

[bnewt]

sad that those of us that enjoy sports can't watch them

this time of year is always great being able to watch the high school tournament games

Dish continues to raise prices, all the while continuing to limit the customer's choices...……….limited movie channels, no sports channels
what's next ?

 

[SamCdbs]

No one (yes, knit pickers there might be a few people with geographic issues) "can't" get this channel. The man in the story has the 1950s technology of cable. Call them and have it ripped out and replaced by a more modern system. Cable doesn't care. That is what cable is. Uncaring. Evil. The minimum value possible. What is the least we can do and keep customers? Cable. Evil.

The issue, and this is not unique to Chicago, we have seen it before in lots of places, is that an RSN really should carry the full set of a region's teams (and NY, CHI, and LA, need two RSNs). Single team RSNs don't work. Didn't in Minneapolis, didn't in Cleveland, didn't in Houston, didn't in Kansas City, and aren't in LA, and won't in Chicago.

 

[dare2be]

sad that there is no other way to watch your sports.

 

[dennispap]

Here is what Dish offered to Altitude

Dish pitches a la carte option to Altitude TV | Light Reading

In open offer, Dish proposes to offer Altitude at a price set by the regional sports network, with 100% of revenues going to Altitude. Altitude reportedly called such an at-will deal 'a death knell' to the RSN biz.

www.lightreading.com

 

[mdram]

rsn's should be alacarte, many people complain about the cost, especially those that dont watch them