GREAT !!!!
I'm glad to see it.
Others had thier chance in the beginning, I'm glad the NFL held thier end of the bargin .... so far.
FCC seeking to close programming access loophole
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GREAT !!!!
I'm glad to see it.
Others had thier chance in the beginning, I'm glad the NFL held thier end of the bargin .... so far.
Last I heard it was scheduled for January 29th
FCC Schedules Vote On Terrestrial Exemption Order - 2009-12-30 18:28:59 | Multichannel News
I'm trying not to get my hopes too high on this, Comcast always seems to find a way to keep CSN Philly off satellite.
FCC Schedules Vote On Terrestrial Exemption Order - 2009-12-30 18:28:59 | Multichannel News
I'm trying not to get my hopes too high on this, Comcast always seems to find a way to keep CSN Philly off satellite.
FCC closes loophole in cable program access rules - Yahoo! Finance
And now will come the legal challenges by Cablevision. No so sure about what Comcast will do since they're claiming to be pro consumer in their takeover of NBC.
And now will come the legal challenges by Cablevision. No so sure about what Comcast will do since they're claiming to be pro consumer in their takeover of NBC.
Comcast Wont Challenge the Close of the loophole
Yet Roberts has changed his Not Until We get the NFL ST from VS over to CSN Philly
Yet Roberts has changed his Not Until We get the NFL ST from VS over to CSN Philly
He said all of the right things to the FCC in order to get that NBC/Universal buyout complete for Comcast, although he did add this little ditty:
"He also pointed out that there is only one Comcast-affiliated network across its 39-state footprint that the company has not made available to all competitors--Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, and that it is ready to do so as soon as DirecTV relinquished its exclusive access to NFL Sunday Ticket"
Grandstanding to say the least. We all know that D* did not have exclusive access to NFL Sunday Ticket. They ended up with an exclusive agreement because they were the only ones to pony up the cash. I would bet that there will be some rewriting of the language that will certainly not effect the D* contract with the NFL until this particular contract runs out. Then we will get to see the whole thing with NFL ST happen again and maybe this time D* will not be the only company with it, time will tell. My prediction is that D* will wrap up the rights to broadcast CSN Philly within the next 30 days.
"He also pointed out that there is only one Comcast-affiliated network across its 39-state footprint that the company has not made available to all competitors--Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, and that it is ready to do so as soon as DirecTV relinquished its exclusive access to NFL Sunday Ticket"
Grandstanding to say the least. We all know that D* did not have exclusive access to NFL Sunday Ticket. They ended up with an exclusive agreement because they were the only ones to pony up the cash. I would bet that there will be some rewriting of the language that will certainly not effect the D* contract with the NFL until this particular contract runs out. Then we will get to see the whole thing with NFL ST happen again and maybe this time D* will not be the only company with it, time will tell. My prediction is that D* will wrap up the rights to broadcast CSN Philly within the next 30 days.
This is the reason why I dont want the NBCU / COMCAST merger to be approved. If they are acting like this now then what kind of MONSTER are they going to turn into when they control all the NBCU properties and cable networks.
Just more double talk by Comcast, in the article Roberts says he "reserved the right to defend ourselves if any complaints should be filed." So in other words, they won't "challenge" the FCC ruling, but if anyone tries to use the ruling to gain access they will still fight it. 
Here's the part I don't get. If Comcast's argument for not offering to D* is that D* has an exclusive contract for NFLST, why do they withhold the channel from E* also? They're afraid the sat cos would eat their lunch in their own backyard that's why.
Also, for the poster who said Comcast does not own the teams. You partially correct. They own 2 of the 3 three shown on CSN Philly. They own the Flyers, Sixers, and the arena (Wachovia Center) that they play in.
Also, for the poster who said Comcast does not own the teams. You partially correct. They own 2 of the 3 three shown on CSN Philly. They own the Flyers, Sixers, and the arena (Wachovia Center) that they play in.
yeah, i have no clue what they meant when they said Comcast doesnt own the teams, when they own 50% of the big 4. Its now the Wells Fargo Center, yay 4th name change
Still miss it being called the F U Center (First Union, for all those who forgot)
Since the channel is currently only available via microwave, Comcast can make the claim they will negotiate for ST. If they change the delivery method to deliver it for E*, Comcast no longer has the loophole and would be forced to share the channel with both E* & D*
I checked both...my D* and my microwave, neither got CSN Philly as of today!
That was pretty funny stuff, thanks for the laugh.
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