E*: "hikes every year"; D*: "probly 1st half 2003"

[FTA Michael]

The Rocky Mountain News covers it all today with a reporter asking the right questions at CES.

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/business/article/0,1299,DRMN_4_1663661,00.html

Highlights:
Charlie says "I hate the fact that we're in a position where there will be price increases every year. But it's pretty clear we're on that path."

D* Prez Roxanne Austin: "It would not be surprising to see an increase in the first half of this year."

[jeffwtux]

Wow, and I was bashed in the skull for saying that here a couple of days ago. 4 rate hikes in Q1(the last 3 on Feb 1) 4 years in a row. Charlie really should've just ditched TNT completely. It's not worth it. He could've taken a stand. Now the networks will overbid for the next sports contract knowing that when push comes to shove no matter how much I hate it, they can get whatever they want from cable/dbs subscribers.
I still don't get how WideOpenWest can afford their rates. $29.99 for more channels than AT100 + locals.

[Jacob S]

Do you really think that one of the most popular networks getting dropped would do much for a company and could really be done as popular as Dish is? They are taking advantage of their popularity as well.