More of a Focus On TV Online

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Comcast Cable and other cable providers have been in discussions with major TV networks to see if they are interested in expanding their web based TV programs. The cable companies are trying to see if the networks would like to start offering all of their programs and other previously lost programs on the Internet. The cable companies are doing this to try and compete with the free TV shows that are currently being offered on Hulu.com a partner of NBC and other Web TV sites. The cable companies have developed a plan where paying cable customers would be able to sign on their sites and watch shows whenever they would like.

The Problem that I see with this is that there are many online sites that currently offer this feature. Even the TV networks like ABC and NBC already offer some of their more popular shows online for free on their personal websites. I dont think that customers will be willing to pay a large fee to have this service. I personally dont like the idea unless it is free. Because I can go to Hulu.com and watch basically anything I want. And there are other websites like MyP2P.uk where I can watch basically any popular show from the last 10 years. These cable companies would just have to make their money from the advertisements on their sites on during the online shows.

I think that it is important for cable companies to start focusing their efforts of growth towards the Internet. But I think charging a price to watch these shows will not work.