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Originally Posted by IslandRadio
I too would not force a company into an economic disadvantage in this manner (by using the government). However, having negotiated the cable contract in my town, the profitability is AMAZING, and they have a legal monopoly and can pretty much charge what they want (and they do).
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It's been 10 years since I sat on my towns telecommunications committee, but my experience was the exact opposite. In fact, for the basic cable packages the rates were pretty strictly set, and more or less a direct relation to the number of channels offered.
If the density of houses is high, then an MSO can make some good cash, especially in towns with more wealthy residents who opt for the premium channels/packages (which do not have the same mount of pricing regulation). But in more remote areas, or areas where many of the residents cancel their services for several months out of the year, the profits are not so very amazing.
Regarding Internet access on the Island, have you looked into any of the wireless broadband providers (Towerstream or Pipeline)?