Lurker Lee posted an article in the
dtv news section today, but it had a interesting quote from a Comcast
spokesman,
Quote:
While making the switch to cable can avert worries about new TVs and converter boxes altogether, providers apparently have not reaped much benefit from the looming transition.
Frances Smith, director of government affairs for Comcast, which dominates the Monroe market, said the company has "really not seen any reaction at all" to the transition.
Smith said sales have not increased despite the company buying additional advertising highlighting low-cost basic cable plans.
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Then from a story on May 30,
here,
Quote:
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"We have seen more of a slowdown in digital [cable systems] than other areas," Britt says. "That's not surprising." Higher-priced digital cable TV packages are being cut by consumers more than cheaper services. "We have also seen the growth of DVR slowing down."
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Now direct your attention to a story on May 27
here,
Quote:
S&P Raises Outlook on Comcast to Positive
The company posted a better-than-expected 5.5% increase in its first-quarter earnings last month, demonstrating continued resilience even as the company wrestles with slowing subscriber growth.
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So less customers and higher profit? However are they doing it? Bicker, do you have a formula for that?
