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clrmoney
10/25/2016 11:07:34 AM
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Cyfrowy Polsat TV
Yes we can support them because in certain countries don't have what we have like more tv service etc.
afwriter
10/25/2016 12:49:28 PM
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AT&T Merger
The AT&T Time Warner merger speaks to what they said about phone providers needing to provide content in the future. '
I like the fact that they are acknowledging the fact that we are at a crossroads and providers are going to have to take care of the new and the old until the new become the old.
freehe
10/29/2016 5:01:14 PM
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Re: AT&T Merger
@afwriter, interesting point. Thanks for sharing.
Mobile broadband for the countryside is for the city people,not for the countryside people :-(
"In some places, population density is so low, it's not even possible to make a business case for mobile broadband".
a) As the states ( even USA too ) subventions Internet & its business models, and subventioned infrastructure like road, utility / electricty in the past 5000 years too, the state(s) might provide mobile broadband as public service - even if operated by usual Telcos -.
b) If you live on the countryside, you are in a bad situation anyway: No jobs, and to get the few often low-paid jobs and to social / business /medical infrastructure , you need a car. A car can´t be paid if you have no or little income... So for what reason do you think should the country people be privleged with a countryide mobile broadband?
The answer by the drivers of mobile broadband services is: The countryside mobile boadband is for the city people, if they move by holiday, business date outside the urban area... and not for the countryside people :-(
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Rolf
Re: Mobile broadband for the countryside is for the city people,not for the countryside people :-(
In Poland, you can rely on buses and trains to get you where you need to go, even to and from more rural areas. (That's how I got around when I was out there.)
In parts of the USA, however, not so much, potentially -- and cars are much more important.
And the grand irony is that cars tend to be better priced the closer you are to a big city.
On the other hand, part of the USA's unique geo-cultural charm is that our rural areas -- the really rural ones -- ARE truly rural and out of the way...and, often, people choose to live in those areas.
Adi
10/28/2016 6:29:28 AM
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Re: Mobile broadband for the countryside is for the city people,not for the countryside people :-(
@Rolf - I think you raise an important point. Most national governments now have universal broadband connectivity as part of a broad development agenda, so there probably will be nationalized efforts to "wire" more rural areas. In some coutnries and regions it probably will move faster, and as you point out, areas that attract tourists are more likely to find market drivers for broadband deployment while others will have to wait for public sector investment.
But rural people vote too, so in democracies there will be pressure to make that happen. And there's evidence of web-based businesses helping drive economic growth in emerging markets, so certainly there could be a knock-on economic benefit.
freehe
10/29/2016 5:01:52 PM
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Re: Mobile broadband for the countryside is for the city people,not for the countryside people :-(
@hemmerling, great insight thanks for sharing with the group.
Business Case for Broadband
The business case for broadband for rural areas comes down to that of a platform business model. Your services become more valuable as you acquire users -- who, in turn, provide content and/or other value-adds to other users.
Michelle
10/27/2016 3:28:38 PM
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Re: Business Case for Broadband
@Joe Do you think rual areas will ever get full coverage? Building out telephone infrastructure was a major undertaking. How much so will a major rual broadband initiative?
freehe
10/29/2016 5:03:04 PM
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Re: Business Case for Broadband
@Michelle, good questions. I was wondering these same. Rural areas have been asking for services for years but still have not gotten them.
Michelle
10/29/2016 6:40:54 PM
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Re: Business Case for Broadband
@freehe The rual telephone initiative did a lot to bring phone service to these areas, but not all got service in the end. I don't know how well a similar broadband initiative could work, however.
Adi
10/28/2016 6:32:35 AM
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Skipping generations
There are benefits to being a late adopter. You skip intermediate generations of technology and can usually access mature, advanced technolkogies at a lower price. We are seeing that in some east european countries - Slovakia and Romania both offer 1 Gbps broadband in some parts today.
freehe
10/29/2016 5:04:06 PM
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Re: Skipping generations
@Adi, I never thought of it in that manner. You are correct. Good point.
freehe
10/29/2016 5:10:43 PM
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Subscriber Needs
The article states that younger viewers are viewing less TV. I disagree and say that all viewers are viewing less TV due to the many options available to watch content on tablets, iPads, and smartphones. Viewers are no longer forced to watch a few options and can choose the specific content they want to view.
It is great that Cyfrowy Polsat developed a selection of distribution platforms, across satellite, paid terrestrial broadcast, Internet streamed OTT and mobile-specific services that works on multiple devices.
freehe
10/29/2016 5:11:09 PM
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Will TV Stay
"I don't think TV will disappear," said Dzialkowski, "but other devices, and a more personal TV experience will be key." I agree. I think TVs will become more integrated and provide more features similar to a computer or streaming device.
freehe
10/29/2016 5:11:25 PM
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Subscriber Content
"Content is king," but added that "distribution was the queen, and she has the keys to the kingdom!" The same comments were made by Radóczy "Content is essential. Whoever controls the content will control and guide the direction of industry."
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