So why do I have to pay for channels that I don’t want and if I want one particular channel I have to buy a package that includes others I do not want? If cable TV is ever forced to go alá carte half of the channels would go off of the air.
That’s bull, there is no free market. Prices are set by businesses for maximum profit through the manipulation of prices by cartels of government and private individuals. It has nothing to do with fair and free competition.
Charles Barr Premium Member over 3 years ago
Wait, does Mamet actually pay for all that TV he’s watching?
Carl Premium Member over 3 years ago
Assuming there is more than one cable provider; BTW did we mention taxes and fees that aren’t subject to supply and demand?
Teto85 Premium Member over 3 years ago
So why do I have to pay for channels that I don’t want and if I want one particular channel I have to buy a package that includes others I do not want? If cable TV is ever forced to go alá carte half of the channels would go off of the air.
cuzinron47 over 3 years ago
Cut the cord!
christelisbetty over 3 years ago
Cable prices are already “fixed”, that’s the problem.
Bradley Walker over 3 years ago
The word for today is “monopsony.” That’s when you have more than one company but they don’t act like it.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 over 3 years ago
That’s bull, there is no free market. Prices are set by businesses for maximum profit through the manipulation of prices by cartels of government and private individuals. It has nothing to do with fair and free competition.