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I think Charlie is simply using the promise of $30/mo satellite internet as a way to rally folks to his side of the proposed merger. D*'s satellite internet service is expanding worldwide, but I haven't seen its price drop. I don't believe economy of scale applies to satellite internet the way it does in the broadcast-only system since each additional internet subscriber requires additional satellite and frequency resources.
Charlie invested a lot of money in StarBand with the expectation that it would be a money-maker and he was very wrong. Optimistic cost per subscriber estimates I've seen to deliver the service are way above the $30 Charlie promises. I don't think we should believe his promises now. Many other broken promises come to mind (4700 upgrade schedule, 721 release, etc.).
The merger is a high priority for E*. I wouldn't be surprised to hear a claim that Charlie will bring peace to the Middle East if it's approved...
Charlie invested a lot of money in StarBand with the expectation that it would be a money-maker and he was very wrong. Optimistic cost per subscriber estimates I've seen to deliver the service are way above the $30 Charlie promises. I don't think we should believe his promises now. Many other broken promises come to mind (4700 upgrade schedule, 721 release, etc.).
The merger is a high priority for E*. I wouldn't be surprised to hear a claim that Charlie will bring peace to the Middle East if it's approved...
