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Patriot Fans Sidelined for Thursday Night Game With Jets
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Most Patriot fans across New
England will be shut out of tonight's rematch with rival New York Jets because
after three years of negotiations, Comcast and Time Warner -- the region's
dominant cable companies -- still don't offer the NFL Network. Only fans in
theBoston metropolitan area andManchester, N.H., will be able to see
tonight's game on ABC Network affiliates.
But, as Comcast and Time Warner fumble negotiations with the NFL Network,
it may comfort Patriot fans to know that alternate cable providers are
emerging across New England, and many will offer the NFL Network as a part of
their service package. Consumers now have a choice of video providers in
nearly 50 communities inMassachusetts and nearly 30 inNew Hampshire and
Rhode Island.
"As the Patriots gear up to continue their two year winning streak against
the Jets, it looks like Comcast and Time Warner are punting for the third year
in a row," said Lizanne Sadlier, Executive Director of TV4US. "Customers are
tired of the battle between these big companies off the field. They just want
to see the on-the-field action of tonight's game."
"With competition emerging throughout the region, cable customers in New
England will soon have the option of choosing the video service that includes
their favorite programming," said Sadlier.
As cable competition spreads throughout New England, consumers will have
more power to demand programming -- like the NFL Network -- as well as lower
prices and new, innovative technologies.
"Comcast and Time Warner have been unchallenged for years, but just as the
Patriots face their rival tonight, its time for Comcast and Time Warner to get
ready for the competition. To win, the companies can't sideline their
customers," said Sadlier.
TV4US is a non-profit organization that includes among its members a
diversified group of corporations, non-profit and non-governmental
organizations -- representing hundreds of thousands of consumers across the
country. We are a non-profit, grassroots coalition advocating on behalf of
customers who deserve competitive alternatives, leading to lower cable bills
and improved service. We believe that competition will bring more choices,
better customer service, and advances in technology for consumers.
SOURCE TV4US
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