xxTime Warner Cable: Profits Up 44%, but loses 129,000 video subscribers

William D
January 27, 2012, 11:02:20 PM by William D
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Time Warner Cable: Profits Up 44%, but loses  129,000 video subscribers

(01/27/2012) - Time Warner Cable announced their 4th quarter 2011 results today.  They lost 129,000 video customers.  However, not that big a deal considering profit is up 44% and they gained 130,000 broadband customers.  What does that mean?  Probably a good portion of their in broadband customer are internet only and get their video online.  Maybe?

xxCablevision launching Remote Storage DVR on Long Island?

William D
January 12, 2012, 12:46:10 PM by William D
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Cablevision launching Remote Storage DVR on Long Island?

01/12/2011 - According to credible sources, it appears Cablevision may be launching their RS-DVR service on Long Island this week.   The service is already live in the Bronx and parts of New Jersey.  Remote Storage DVR means the shows are recorded on a server on Cablevision's end instead of on a  traditional DVR in the home.  With RS-DVR all you need is a standard cable box from Cablevision.  The service is also multi-room and we're told future upgrades will enable customers to watch recorded show on mobile devices.  If anyone on Long Island can confirm if it is live, please share.

xxHBO to make Netflix wait longer and pay more

William D
January 07, 2012, 12:14:41 AM by William D
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HBO to make Netflix wait longer and pay more

01/07/2012 - In a move to up the ante against Netflix and probably strengthen their HBO Go product, HBO announced they are now making Netflix wait 60 days instead of 30 to get new release titles.  Additionally, instead of allowing Netflix to purchase DVDs at a volume rate, Netflix now has to pay full retail price for DVDs and Blu-Rays through third parties as they won't be able to by volume prices directly from HBO anymore.


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