Bryan Bishop, on the news of Comcast’s desire to purchase Time Warner:
But with the prospect of a combined Comcast and Time Warner on the horizon, the question turns to what a merger would actually mean — both for consumers and the industry at large. If the move is approved by federal regulators, it could cement the kind of monolithic monopolies that have plagued cable subscribers all along, raising concerns over net neutrality and competition in the marketplace. Despite the very real potential for a media dystopia, however, there could be a silver lining: the chance that the deal could help break down a wall that’s kept innovation out of the living room for years.
I really hope the federal government keeps this deal from happening. It’s bad for customers, and it’s bad for competition, but in a world where net neutrality is basically dead, I don’t hold out much hope for a good decision to come out of Washington on this.