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Comcast, AT&T and other ISPs all ready do this. The govt. is almost powerless to do anything, Net Neutrality was severely neutered and is currently being attacked via budgetary constraints that limit its enforcement. This is inevitable unfortunately. I have Insight cable which does not have caps, but they were recently bought by TWC. Once the deal closes and TWC gets their hands really involved I could be subjected to this cap discussed in the article. Fortunately for me Cincinnati Bell is rolling out Fiber and I have an alternative. That doesn't exist for a lot of people though.
Cable is being short-sighted by this. Instead of trying to salvage their dying cable-tv brand they should be looking at why the internet side is so profitable and look to maximize that... not cut it off at the knees to save a dying industry. I agree with Jared above and that's why I ditched cable months ago... I will never go back.
Will Cable Companies Increase Fees Next Year in Response to Netflix Streaming Growth?
Bloomberg cites Craig Moffett, an analyst with Sanford C. Bernstein & Co, who predicts that a major cable company will move to usage-based pricing next year in response to the increased Netflix streaming usage by customers “As more video shifts to the Web, the cable operators will inevitably al...
Bob, if you don't have NF why would be on a NF site? Firefly is a stretch because of Castle. If it falters in the ratings and doesn't get picked up, maybe... but each year it's not on the air makes it harder to believe the interest would still be there for it. With Chuck done though, that opens up one actor. I would love some more Terminator Sarah Connor Chronicles. The special FX budget might be rough, but if they can afford the cast of Arrested Development... I would think they could afford the special FX cost of terminator with a it having a cheaper cast. I enjoyed Lights Out and so did the critics, but it's ratings were so bad I can't see NF taking the leap.
Netflix is Bringing Back 'Arrested Development'
Netflix & Fox have signed an agreement to bring back the long-cancelled but much-loved series Arrested Development starting in 2013. "Netflix's bold entrance into original programming presents an exciting new opportunity for our two companies" commented Peter Levinsohn, Fox Filmed Entertainmen...
The fire also has Hulu Plus, it also supports Flash (Not sure what that's worth with it being on it's death bed)... and it might only read Kindle ebooks but that's not that big of a deal considering the Kindle set up is superior to all others.
Amazon Kindle Fire Will Have a Netflix App
When the Amazon Kindle Fire was announced I couldn't get confirmation that the 7" Android-based tablet would have a Netflix app, but Netflix's director of product management Roma De confirmed that there will be a Netflix app on the Fire: We are excited to announce that members will soon be able...
Dennis,
I'd look into that, I received the update and haven't had any problems. It was probably blind luck/good timing, but I contacted LG customer support asking when NHL Gamecenter Live would be pushed since the season has begun. The tech apologized and said the engineers were having issues with the app and they didn't have a time frame. I told him I understand things come up, but c'mon the season started a couple of weeks ago. He said he would forward our conversation to the engineers, poof, less than a week later NHL GCL is pushed. Again, probably blind luck but give their customer support a try (I did the online chat). Hopefully they push Pandora soon. Very happy with my LG Smart TV.
Netflix Continues Subtitle Rollout with LG TV Update
LG is the latest Netflix hardware partner to add captions. Reader Tony writes, "My LG TV updated its firmware today, and the new netflix app supports captions. It also is sending Dolby Digital to my receiver, used to only get PCM stereo. App even works with the the LG Magic remote."
Take away Saturday delivery and delay 1st class mail a day and see how much you love your DVDs by mail. The USPS is in trouble people, if half of the proposals come to fruition EVERY disc-by-mail company is gonna feel it.
Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph Comments on the Decision to Spin Off Qwikster
Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph, though long gone from the company, has decided to comment on recent decision to spin off the DVD business, Did Netflix Screw Up? I Don't Think So. Randolph describes a very similar move Netflix made in the early days: When Reed and I launched Netflix in 1998, i...
Settle down guys. This is a calculated move. I hate the name, but there is a method to their madness. Disc is dying, it's debatable how fast it is dying... but I don't think anyone can argue this. The disc by mail is going to be dealt a MAJOR blow soon. Everyone will feel it. The USPS is in rough shape. I've read they are targeting eliminating Saturday deliveries and closing multiple distribution centers. The closures of the distribution centers will extend first class delivery by a day. Lose a day and slowing down delivery... this is going to hurt the DVD by mail business profoundly(Netflix, Blockbuster, gamefly...).
They're renting games now too, c'mon guys the world isn't ending. I have no inside knowledge but I'm willing to bet in the next couple months we're gonna have a really good streaming announcement or two. Hastings preached action in that address, I severely doubt they would p-off their customers repeatedly in a 2 month span and then preach "actions speak louder than words" if they weren't working on some great stuff. Netflix didn't become awesome by accident. These are growing pains, Netflix will make up to everyone with some new streaming content. They were earmarking how much for Starz? Surely a studio will jump at it.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings Issues Apology; Names DVD Division Qwikster; Will Offer Game Rentals
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings posted an apology on the Netflix blog about the way they communicated the price increase and why they're spinning off the DVD division as Qwikster ("A Netflix Company."). Hastings named Andy Rendich, who spent the past 12 years running the Netflix DVD service, as CEO of...
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