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" If, in 10 years, we have a choice between AT&T, Verizon, Comcast and CenturyLink... that will be better." CenturyLink is already one of the big players and t

" If, in 10 years, we have a choice between AT&T, Verizon, Comcast and CenturyLink... that will be better." CenturyLink is already one of the big players and they'll never enter markets that Comcast, ATT, or Verizon are already in. We're a small ISP and a Level 3 customer. I'm moderately concerned about what this acquisition will mean for companies like us in the long run. The hand that feeds us is now also a competitor.

exelius 10y ago
> CenturyLink is already one of the big players and they'll never enter markets that Comcast, ATT, or Verizon are already in. The market is drastically changing. Wireless has quickly become the center of the telecom industry; look for CTL to jump in there (which would put them in direct conflict with AT&T and Verizon). The FCC rules governing wireless are also a lot more favorable. CTL already overbuilds residential service on top of AT&T/Verizon/Comcast, albeit in select areas that are underserved. There will still be market space for small ISPs in markets that are too small for the large players to serve (just like there are still small, regional wireless companies) but they'll be fighting over the scraps.
CaptSpify 10y ago
> CenturyLink is already one of the big players and they'll never enter markets that Comcast, ATT, or Verizon are already in. They are entering Comcast's market in Seattle. A lot of places now have two options, where they only had one ~3 years ago.
- at-fates-hands 10y ago
  They've been competing with Comcast in my area. I was lucky before I moved, I was about 30 yards from the DSLAM and was getting solid internet service from them for about $25 less per month than Comcast. Then I moved to an area they're not servicing very well. My internet speeds went from 60mbs down and 7mbs up to a paltry 4mbs up and 1mbs down. I had to switch to Comcast which wasn't so bad, but I got way better service from CL tbh. I've been told they're building out fiber in my area and their 1gb service will be available "soon".
- loeg 10y ago
  > They are entering Comcast's market in Seattle They aren't really competitive in most of Seattle. 6-12 Mbit vs ~50 Mbit at the same pricepoint. I don't hate Comcast that much.

exelius 10y ago

> CenturyLink is already one of the big players and they'll never enter markets that Comcast, ATT, or Verizon are already in. The market is drastically changing. Wireless has quickly become the center of the telecom industry; look for CTL to jump in there (which would put them in direct conflict with AT&T and Verizon). The FCC rules governing wireless are also a lot more favorable. CTL already overbuilds residential service on top of AT&T/Verizon/Comcast, albeit in select areas that are underserved. There will still be market space for small ISPs in markets that are too small for the large players to serve (just like there are still small, regional wireless companies) but they'll be fighting over the scraps.

CaptSpify 10y ago

> CenturyLink is already one of the big players and they'll never enter markets that Comcast, ATT, or Verizon are already in. They are entering Comcast's market in Seattle. A lot of places now have two options, where they only had one ~3 years ago.

at-fates-hands 10y ago
They've been competing with Comcast in my area. I was lucky before I moved, I was about 30 yards from the DSLAM and was getting solid internet service from them for about $25 less per month than Comcast. Then I moved to an area they're not servicing very well. My internet speeds went from 60mbs down and 7mbs up to a paltry 4mbs up and 1mbs down. I had to switch to Comcast which wasn't so bad, but I got way better service from CL tbh. I've been told they're building out fiber in my area and their 1gb service will be available "soon".
loeg 10y ago
> They are entering Comcast's market in Seattle They aren't really competitive in most of Seattle. 6-12 Mbit vs ~50 Mbit at the same pricepoint. I don't hate Comcast that much.