Cable joins broadband price war

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ForeThought.net Launches Mach Broadband
- Cable-Crushing Broadband Internet
Service

ForeThought.net Launches Mach Broadband
- Cable-Crushing Broadband Internet
Service 03/14/2005 05:59 PM
foreThought.net, a Denver-based telephone and Internet company, today announced the launch of "Mach", its new ADSL 2+ broadband Internet access service. [PRWEB Mar 11, 2005]

In The Broadband Battle Between Speed
And Price, Customers Choose Price

In The Broadband Battle Between Speed
And Price, Customers Choose Price 12/09/2003 03:39 PM
Back in October we noted that DSL and cable providers were trying to differe ntiate themselves from each other. The DSL providers were focusing on being the low cost provider, while the cable guys wanted to be the high speed providers. At the time, we pointed out that this was likely to backfire on the cable companies. People like the speed of broadband, but for most applications there's a "good enough" speed - and many people want it more for the always on connection than the speed itself. It's looking like we were right. The latest study shows that, despite cable's commanding lead in the US, many more people are signing up for DSL these days because of the lower price. It's the basic "good enough" argument. What DSL offers is good enough for what most people want to do with their connections now. Also, the speed difference is minimal right now. You don't get that much faster speeds with cable, and there's not much you can currently do with that extra bandwidth. It used to be that people would sign up so they could download songs, but the music industry is cracking down on that enough that it's become less of a draw for many subscribers as well.

Cable broadband just got faster

Cable broadband just got faster 04/26/2004 03:21 AM
BBC Apr 26 2004 7:16AM GMT

Cable broadband just got faster [UK]

Cable broadband just got faster [UK] 04/26/2004 06:11 AM

Cable, DSL Face New Broadband
Competition

Cable, DSL Face New Broadband
Competition 03/24/2005 04:54 PM
Extreme Tech Mar 24 2005 8:16PM GMT

Cable to dominate broadband through 2008

Cable to dominate broadband through 2008 08/02/2004 10:02 AM
The Yankee Group forecasts that by year-end 2008, there will be more than 52 million broadband households...

Broadband: Cable, DSL face threats

Broadband: Cable, DSL face threats 07/29/2004 06:25 AM
Wireless and other networks pose new challenges to the duopoly.

DSL and cable to offer 20Mbps broadband

DSL and cable to offer 20Mbps broadband 04/14/2005 01:42 PM
vnunet.com Apr 14 2005 4:32PM GMT

FCC petitions to overturn cable
broadband ruling

FCC petitions to overturn cable
broadband ruling 12/04/2003 04:52 PM
The Federal Communications Commission files a petition requesting a rehearing involving a case that could bring new federal regulations to the cable broadband industry.

Cable & Wireless launches broadband
assault

Cable & Wireless launches broadband
assault 09/17/2004 12:35 PM
ZDNet UK Sep 17 2004 4:45PM GMT

Telcos Falling Farther Behind Cable In
Broadband?

Telcos Falling Farther Behind Cable In
Broadband? 03/24/2005 02:23 PM
The ongoing battle between telcos and cablecos for broadband dominance seems to be one where it's much easier to note the mistakes than the successes. A new report is saying that telcos are falling even further behind cable -- which, if true, would suggest that the telcos have squandered a golden opportunity. It's not clear that it's true, though. Other studies have shown that the cheaper price and aggressive advertising practices by telcos have helpe d them close the gap with cable providers, who were first out of the gate in the US with broadband offerings. Of course, part of the problem is that the telcos still don't trust DSL. They never wanted to offer it to consumers initially, and only did so when they felt forced to by cable offerings -- even if DSL is now w hat's keeping them alive. However, the cheap DSL prices aren' t really that cheap and the forced bundling with local telephone lines makes the problem even worse. People are willing to buy cheap broadband -- but all of the strings attached mean that it's just as easy to go with cable -- the supposedly "expensive" provider. Add into that equation the fact that at least some cable providers are realizing that by offering VoIP for next to nothing they can steal away more telco customers, and the telcos need to do something. Right now, it appears their focus is on fiber , fiber and more fiber -- but it makes you wonder if they really would have been able to get away with denyi ng fiber to certain locations if they didn't get the regulatory changes they wanted. If cable were eating their lunch, suddenly fiber would look better, no matter what the regulatory environment.

Should Cable Broadband Be Regulated At
The State Level?

Should Cable Broadband Be Regulated At
The State Level? 12/22/2003 01:46 PM
The latest Above the Crowd column from Bill Gurley takes a close look at a recent 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision concerning whether or not cable broadband services should be regulated as a telecommunications service by the states. Gurley trashes the ruling (which decided they should be) saying that it goes against what the federal government has made clear as well as against what makes the most sense for the internet. Instead, the only group to benefit from this ruling are the state Public Utility Commissions. Everyone else will suffer. He admits that some say the regulation could increase competitiveness, but points out that DSL is already regulated this way and is losing out to unregulated cable offerings (which are even more expensive). He suggests that the market has already shown that they favor an unregulated solution. I agree with the general premise, but I'm not so sure that the current lead cable has is because their "winning" the competitive battle so much as they've more effectively leveraged their own monopoly. I use cable modem service at home because that was the only choice I had - and no one else has come along to offer a compelling alternative yet. However, because my service is a monopoly, it's treated as such: meaning the customer service is dreadful and the prices keep rising. So far, the DSL providers have had their own problems. The real issue is that neither side is doing much to make consumers happy.

AMD Joins Intel in Chip Price War

AMD Joins Intel in Chip Price War 03/20/2003 01:05 PM
As expected, Intel's chief rival, Advanced Micro Devices, has answered the chip giant's recently announced Pentium 4 price cuts with its own reductions in the prices of its mobile and desktop Athlon processors. Analysts said that while AMD is starting at a financial disadvantage, the company still has plenty of room to keep pace with Intel's cuts.

TV over broadband will come from
existing satellite and cable brands,
says Analysys

TV over broadband will come from
existing satellite and cable brands,
says Analysys 09/24/2004 03:29 AM
TV content aggregation is not a business for network operators, who will do better to form partnerships with satellite and cable operators to sell TV over broadband. Gross margins on TV can be as low as 20% but operators need TV services to compete with triple-play competitors. Fixed broadband (BB) operators providing TV reduce the net present value (NPV) of their business model over the first five years, according to Analysys calculations for this report. Gambling games are the most profitable entertainment option for network operators. [PRWEB Sep 24, 2004]

VSNL Rolls Out Internet Over Cable
Broadband Services

VSNL Rolls Out Internet Over Cable
Broadband Services 09/02/2004 05:24 PM
Financial Express Sep 2 2004 9:25PM GMT

Government appeals in Brand X broadband
cable case

Government appeals in Brand X broadband
cable case 08/31/2004 12:48 AM
SiliconValley.com Aug 31 2004 4:18AM GMT

Cable & Wireless surges back into
broadband unbundling

Cable & Wireless surges back into
broadband unbundling 05/28/2004 09:24 AM
ZDNet UK May 28 2004 1:54PM GMT

Time Warner head doubts cable price
controls will come

Time Warner head doubts cable price
controls will come 05/03/2004 08:58 PM
San Jose Mercury News May 4 2004 0:43AM GMT

Supreme Court asks why cable broadband
lacks regulation

Supreme Court asks why cable broadband
lacks regulation 03/29/2005 08:35 PM
WASHINGTON - U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday questioned why the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) would classify cable modem broadband as unregulated, while it regulates DSL (digital subscriber line) and other services offered by large telecommunications carriers.

Yahoo Partners With Rogers Cable To
Offer Broadband Service

Yahoo Partners With Rogers Cable To
Offer Broadband Service 07/13/2004 06:55 PM
WebProNews Jul 13 2004 11:11PM GMT

Appeals Cable Broadband Ruling to
Supreme Court (Reuters)

Appeals Cable Broadband Ruling to
Supreme Court (Reuters) 08/30/2004 04:04 PM
Reuters - The U.S. government has asked the Supreme Court to reverse an appeals court ruling that could lead to heavier regulation of cable companies' high-speed Internet service.

• Former Xbox Expert Joins Broadband
Effort

• Former Xbox Expert Joins Broadband
Effort 04/15/2005 09:28 AM
Newshub.com - Thu Apr 14, 03:57 pm GMT

AOL Joins Movielink to Offer Flicks Over
Broadband

AOL Joins Movielink to Offer Flicks Over
Broadband 01/23/2004 02:26 PM

Former Xbox Expert Joins Broadband
Effort (AP)

Former Xbox Expert Joins Broadband
Effort (AP) 04/14/2005 10:06 AM
AP - A designer of Microsoft's Xbox game console is teaming up with two of China's biggest electronics makers to develop a system to deliver movies and video games on demand to millions of homes worldwide by broadband Internet.

Former Xbox Expert Joins Broadband
Effort

Former Xbox Expert Joins Broadband
Effort 04/15/2005 04:39 AM
AP via Newsday Apr 15 2005 7:51AM GMT

Cisco joins wireless broadband group

Cisco joins wireless broadband group 09/16/2004 07:17 AM
ZDNet UK Sep 16 2004 11:37AM GMT

China ; Former Xbox Expert Joins
Broadband Effort:

China ; Former Xbox Expert Joins
Broadband Effort: 04/17/2005 09:18 AM
Keralanext.com - Sat Apr 16, 05:25 pm GMT

AOL UK to offer cut-price broadband

AOL UK to offer cut-price broadband 04/29/2004 07:38 AM
'Plans in the pipeline'

Broadband price falls to new low

Broadband price falls to new low 04/12/2005 06:02 AM
The stakes in the competitive world of broadband are raised again as UK Online offers a service for £9.99.

BT struggles on broadband price

BT struggles on broadband price 06/29/2004 10:50 AM
BT dominates in the supply of broadband lines but its own broadband services are priced too high according to research.

BT examines broadband price cuts

BT examines broadband price cuts 09/03/2004 08:42 AM
Small ISPs' wholesale misery relieved?

Price hike for business broadband

Price hike for business broadband 08/27/2004 01:26 PM
Small net firms warn they could be hit hard by BT's decision to raise prices for business broadband.

Broadband newbies pick price over speed

Broadband newbies pick price over speed 12/09/2003 03:43 PM
A growing number of broadband subscribers are choosing price, not speed, when it comes to picking a provider--but that's not enough to hurt cable's lead.

US Broadband ISPs Expect Price Cuts

US Broadband ISPs Expect Price Cuts 12/05/2003 08:57 PM
prostoalex writes "US broadband providers are trying to avoid the price wars, but the cost of DSL and cable hookups is still headed down with major promotions ...

ISPs tackle Ofcom over BT broadband
price hike

ISPs tackle Ofcom over BT broadband
price hike 08/20/2004 12:24 PM
'Discourages healthy competition '

ISPs to meet Ofcom over BT broadband
price hikes

ISPs to meet Ofcom over BT broadband
price hikes 08/18/2004 12:47 PM
ZDNet UK Aug 18 2004 5:42PM GMT

Price cuts give SBC strong broadband
lead

Price cuts give SBC strong broadband
lead 11/15/2003 01:09 AM
Chicago Tribune Nov 15 2003 0:00AM ET

Ofcom must answer broadband price hike
charges - MP

Ofcom must answer broadband price hike
charges - MP 09/22/2004 07:54 AM
Communications regulator mute

Tiscali UK slips open broadband price
promo kimono

Tiscali UK slips open broadband price
promo kimono 01/06/2005 07:19 AM
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