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Sick Of Comcast Rate Hikes, Boston Mayor Asks FCC To Let City Regulate Cable Prices

Sick Of Comcast Rate Hikes, Boston Mayor Asks FCC To Let City Regulate Cable Prices

In the city of Boston, where most residents only have access to Comcast service, the price of basic cable has soared 60% over the last three years. So the city’s mayor, Thomas Menino, has asked the Federal Communications Commission to let the city regulate the cost of cable. [More]

YouTube Planning $100 Million Spending Spree To Compete With Cable

YouTube Planning $100 Million Spending Spree To Compete With Cable

Google-owned YouTube is getting quite ambitious, not only aiming at more live sports broadcasts, but focusing on creating its own entertainment programming and shifting to a TV-like channel format to compete with cable and satellite companies. [More]