What Satellite & Cable Companies are doing as a Result of Cord Cutting

[mrmikey]

Only available high speed in my area was Eastlink, they had the monopoly, $95 a month for just internet, 95-100mbps download speed and a modem. New company came into the area, Purple Cow and bought bandwidth on their lines now paying $60 a month and also included a wireless router/modem. Now my download speeds are up to 130mbps and saving $35 a month.
So if they're making money at $60 a month and have to pay for bandwidth from another company , how much is Eastlink making?..............Mike

 

[goeduck]

Only available high speed in my area was Eastlink, they had the monopoly, $95 a month for just internet, 95-100mbps download speed and a modem. New company came into the area, Purple Cow and bought bandwidth on their lines now paying $60 a month and also included a wireless router/modem. Now my download speeds are up to 130mbps and saving $35 a month.
So if they're making money at $60 a month and have to pay for bandwidth from another company , how much is Eastlink making?..............Mike

That is interesting, but why would Eastlink sell bandwidth on lines they have captive customers on? Not doubting you, just wonder why.

 

[mrmikey]

That is interesting, but why would Eastlink sell bandwidth on lines they have captive customers on

I think it was a recently passed law they had to, I'm sure if there was a way they wouldn't have to they wouldn't................Mike

 

[Oaktree]

That is interesting, but why would Eastlink sell bandwidth on lines they have captive customers on? Not doubting you, just wonder why.

Never heard of them, are they the local phone company? If so, they may be classified as a common carrier which means they have to make their infrastructure available to wholesale buyers. For some reason the cable companies have managed to avoid being so classified.

 

[mrmikey]

Never heard of them, are they the local phone company?

Both phone and cable

 

[rekees4300]

Anybody hear what DirecTV (aka AT&T) has done regarding CBS local channel? Yesterday (9/27 5 p.m. ET) was the day AT&T was threatening to remove that channel due to stalled negotiations with Sinclair Broadcast Group. The channel is still on so, did they reach a deal?

 

[AllDodge]

Direct, Dish both have done the same thing every few years. Last time CBS and Dish had the I went and paid for CBS all access. Soon as it came back I stopped all access. They even ask why, funny

 

[rekees4300]

Direct, Dish both have done the same thing every few years. Last time CBS and Dish had the I went and paid for CBS all access. Soon as it came back I stopped all access. They even ask why, funny

Didn't know that DISH plays the same games, thanks for the info. :thumbsup: I researched CBS All Access as a backup plan a few days ago in case DirecTV dropped our Channel 12 WKRC Cincinnati. CBS All Access is $5.99/mo with commercials and $9.99/mo without. Agree that would be a good short term solution. Also researched OTA antennas and found one on Amazon that claims a 200 mile range WOW! If true that would be a big plus for cancelling DirecTV (as hundreds of thousands have done recently).

 

[LD48750]

Also researched OTA antennas and found one on Amazon that claims a 200 mile range WOW! If true that would be a big plus for cancelling DirecTV (as hundreds of thousands have done recently).

You are not going to get 200 mile range, 60 would be good.

I'm lucky to get 30+ with mine.

 

[goeduck]

You are not going to get 200 mile range, 60 would be good.

I'm lucky to get 30+ with mine.

I agree. I bought one off those cheapies just to test what channels I might receive. The amplifier got hot and melted and I junked it, but it indicated that I could get some decent channels. The Channel Master antenna I put in for the permanent install is much better. When it comes to antennas, size matters.

 

[LD48750]

Try this to find out what you may be able to get.

DTV Reception Maps | Federal Communications Commission

 

[AllDodge]

The antenna can receive a signal from 200 miles "IF" the signal is strong enough to reach it, none are. Also the curvature of the earth, trees, hills, buildings, etc are attenuate the signal

The old analog siganl use to travel much further, digital as said is about 60 miles max. Wonder if the new frequencies TV channels are going to will effect distances

 

[rekees4300]

You are not going to get 200 mile range, 60 would be good.

I'm lucky to get 30+ with mine.

Sorry to hear that. Suspected the 200 mile claim was a sales gimmick since many other antennas on Amazon claim 150 mile range.

Try this to find out what you may be able to get.

DTV Reception Maps | Federal Communications Commission

That's a useful link, thanks. All the channels we care about were rated "Moderate".

The antenna can receive a signal from 200 miles "IF" the signal is strong enough to reach it, none are. Also the curvature of the earth, trees, hills, buildings, etc are attenuate the signal

The old analog signal use to travel much further, digital as said is about 60 miles max. Wonder if the new frequencies TV channels are going to will effect distances

Unfortunately our house is surrounded by woods and distance is 60-70 miles so the above "Moderate" rating is probably actually "Weak"?

 

[ruffdog]

I agree. I bought one off those cheapies just to test what channels I might receive. The amplifier got hot and melted and I junked it, but it indicated that I could get some decent channels. The Channel Master antenna I put in for the permanent install is much better. When it comes to antennas, size matters.

I'm using the same 16' Winegard antenna I had for years. It is mounted on a tower and has a channel master rotator. We normally just keep it in one position though.

 

[deserteagle71]

You are not going to get 200 mile range, 60 would be good.

I'm lucky to get 30+ with mine.

Depends on conditions and your location.

I used to live in a tiny town out in the middle of Nevada. 140 air miles to Reno. But the Reno TV stations had their transmitters on a 10,000+ foot mountain. All I had to do was put a good outside antenna on a 20' pole outside the house and got a great signal.

 

[goeduck]

I have this 80 mile Channel Master and get stations from 60 miles away. In my county we have hills, islands, etc to hop over though to get to the towers. So lucky to get the 60 miles. 200 or 150, not a prayer for me even though some of those are mostly over water. As mentioned, the earth curves.

CM-4228HD EXTREMEtenna 80 | Channel Master

The change in curvature from flat is about 8 inches per mile. 200 miles would equate to 133 feet. That is why transmitters are on towers atop hills but at 200 miles once considering other hills, attenuation at distance, etc., the 133 feet is a lot to overcome. =not happening.