Cable companies will probably start first by caching items regionally, and using that regional cache. They already do this on some level, but I don't think on

Cable companies will probably start first by caching items regionally, and using that regional cache. They already do this on some level, but I don't think on the 4gb movie level. I agree though - they will be competing directly against companies like netflix. Maybe they'll come out with their own franchised netflix style streaming system?