A Milder Cable Rate Hike Season Is Coming – The usual price hikes should be 50% lower, says economist

August 21st, 2009 admin

Remember how the entrance of the phone companies into the TV business was supposed to lower TV prices?


Originally posted on DSL Reports

 
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