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Originally Posted by MrIca
Surely people in wealthier areas are more likely to subscribe?
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Are they? Or are they more likely to watch less TV, not care that much about the Internet as long as it's usable, as they are more affluent and can have more nights out and have more hobbies?
Higher uptake tends to come in less affluent areas as TV along with the Internet are the main forms of entertainment.
That the build costs are also lower per premises is a bonus, and then you have the install costs going up long drives.
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Originally Posted by Horizon
I once thought it was a good idea to buy shares in some of these old cablecos. If I had known then what I know now about how much time and money was wasted, I wouldn't have bothered. I wonder how many other small towns have empty ducting but no cables running through them.... No wonder Sky won the pay tv battle.
Good to see ignition's area getting sorted out at last.
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The general area is getting sorted which I'm delighted about. My immediate area is not in the rollout
They literally ran out of money overnight and downed tools.
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Originally Posted by Mr Banana
I agree on the old cable co's but VM/LGI shares have done incredibly well.
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A lot of shares have done very well. We'll see if this is a permanent trend or just asset inflation from QE and other things.
Home entertainment is probably a good bet for right now. People have less cash and staying in has indeed become the new going out for many.