> > I hope Level3's acquiescence is temporary or the FTC puts a stop to it. > It is sort of like FedEx owning the freeway and charging UPS to use it.
Note that I would have no problem with Comcast's demand for payment if they didn't also own NBC/Universal. If they were to divest themselves of NBC/Universal and charge NBC/Universal the same distribution fee, then I say fine. The problem here is the fact that Comcast isn't charging more to pay for the cost of viewing streaming content, they are charging more for viewing COMPETING streaming content.
