[comp.dcom.telecom] Cable TV vs Telco Connectivity

ken@sharkey.cc.umich.edu (Ken Jongsma) (03/20/91)

The local United Artists Cable (owned by TCI) got very nervous last
year when Congress was threatening to reregulate cable rates. They
quickly raised "basic" service by $2 a month and used the excuse that
you were now allowed to have as many hookups as you wanted. They also
charge for use of the converter box if you need it.

Needless to say, my outdoor antenna works fine and I'm looking forward
to the introduction of Skypix direct broadcast this summer.


Ken Jongsma                ken@wybbs.mi.org
Smiths Industries          ken%wybbs@sharkey.umich.edu
Grand Rapids, Michigan     ..sharkey.cc.umich.edu!wybbs!ken