Telecom companies (including cable operators) are all about cash-flow. When you have a solid subscriber base, there's not an issue with carrying a lot of debt.

Telecom companies (including cable operators) are all about cash-flow. When you have a solid subscriber base, there's not an issue with carrying a lot of debt. What is a problem is that the younger generations aren't tied to having a land-line and the older generations are gradually following suit.