The same cannot be said for the monthly charges, which have increased yet again. And our bills probably won't be more than two or three times higher than they are now. You touch on but do not emphasize enough the problems with the cable network. Coaxial cable is not the right medium for two-way data or voice. Coaxial cable on the ground is 20 to 30 years old, with lots of nicks and cuts.
Underground amplifiers are in some cases in water.
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