>Netflix's business model is nearly identical to HBO's. The only difference is that HBO bills through the cable companies and Netflix does not. But the cable co

>Netflix's business model is nearly identical to HBO's. The only difference is that HBO bills through the cable companies and Netflix does not. But the cable companies take a cut of HBO's earnings for distribution. Netflix wasn't paying that until recently. You're probably right about that. However, I don't agree with the FCC being lobbied in order to protect an aged revenue model and further increasing lock-in. That shouldn't be the FCC's purpose. The whole thing smacks of the laws some states are enacting trying to prevent Tesla from selling cars online, etc.