They'd have some clout when negotiating with ISPs if they have content the ISP's customers want. Like Cablevision & Scripps http://www.thewrap.com/tv/article/s

They'd have some clout when negotiating with ISPs if they have content the ISP's customers want. Like Cablevision & Scripps http://www.thewrap.com/tv/article/scripps-cablevision-deal-returns-food-network-hgtv-subscribers-13344 http://www.thewrap.com/tv/article/scripps-cablevision-deal-r... Or ABC http://www.mediaite.com/online/no-oscars-tonight-for-new-yorkers-cablevision-and-disney-yet-to-strike-deal/ http://www.mediaite.com/online/no-oscars-tonight-for-new-yor...