[Swprograms] OT Re: Who owns the content? (was Re: Sirius Canada (was 'An article fromglobetechnology.com'))

[Richard Cuff <rdcuff@xxxxxxxxx>]

In many instances Comcast doesn't own the rights for distribution of
their content via alternative platforms.

Take the Phillies -- access to their games on DirecTV is via the "MLB
Extra Innings" package -- those rights come from MLB, not Comcast. 
Ditto for the NBA, NHL, and the English Premier League.  Unfortunately
you buy the whole package, not just the package for the local teams.

As you know, the FCC has chosen to stay out of the fray for
non-over-the-air programming, which (imho) is the right call.

Individual states, municipalities, and even housing developers control
the cable TV marketplace.

Richard Cuff / Allentown, PA  USA

On 6/14/05, Sandy Finlayson <SFinlayson@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> While I agree that the CRTC can be a pain at times, they have provided a huge boost to the Canadian music industry that they would never have received without government help.
> 
> I also wish that the FCC here were more proactive in the States.  I know this is a radio list but a classic example of the need for better regulation here is that Comcast Cable in the Philadelphia area refuses to allow their signals to be distributed on satellite services like DirectTV and The Dish Network.

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