Comments on: Comcast’s MyTV Choice: Is this the future of pay TV bundling?

By: Jeff Barak

Jeff Barak — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:36:27 +0000

We’re also seeing cable operators consider a move to prepaid TV: http://bit.ly/pQI2aV

By: G.

G. — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 08:55:07 +0000

Also, remember that sometimes one popular channel ‘subsidizes’ another least popular one – or one that is just starting out. I’m all for unbundling and a la carte but know a lot of small potato broadcasters will just disappear.

By: Alan Wolk

Alan Wolk — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 13:52:13 +0000

Money isn’t the only attraction here. 1500 channels are just unwieldy and Pay TV operators have not figured out a UI that makes it all seem manageable.

That’s probably because doing so would point out he many channels go unwatched,

Comcasts program sounds appealing at first glance, but all they’ve really done is make “Basic Cable” a lot more basic

By: Dave Zatz

Dave Zatz — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 12:40:28 +0000

It’s pretty similar to a lot of themed packages/add-ons currently out there. The primary purpose of this as far as I can tell is to reduce ESPN’s leverage and make the people who really want it, foot the bill.

By: Ryan Lawler

Ryan Lawler — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:12:37 +0000

Well, nothing’s perfect, I guess is the thing. I’m sure that the bundles of channels will likely be adjusted based on user interest and the number of people who choose one or another.

By: RabidHowlerMonkees

RabidHowlerMonkees — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:27:58 +0000

I suppose it’s a step in the right direction.

But, given how they’ve packaged things, I’d probably end up subscribing to most of the bundles. For example, I might want Bravo, but could care less about the rest of the networks in that package.

IMHO, some of the grouping ideas are off. For example, Lifetime Movies is more of a lifestyle channel than a movie channel. Yes, they show movies — Lifetime movies geared toward a specific viewing group.