HDNet Vs. Comcast
One of the big mysteries in the television business is why Comcast has refused to carry HDNet. HDNet is one of the finest examples of original HD programming and professional news reporting that is available on television today.
You may be recall that ex-CBS News anchorman Dan Rather joined HDNet, and Rather today is doing some of his best work there. The spectrum of high definition TV channels that comprise the HDNet networks is available on nearly every cable system in America except … Comcast.
Visit HDNet’s Web site, and there is a page that says, “Comcast has chosen not to make HDNet and HDNet Movies available …”
I asked a Comcast representative for comment, and he could offer no explanation about why HDNet is not carried by Comcast. I have exchanged emails with Mark Cuban, Founder and owner of HDNet, and he wrote, “I can’t figure out why they won’t carry us.”
One thing is for sure — an enormous slice of the U.S. population that’s served today by Comcast cable TV is being denied outstanding news, sports and entertainment programming from HDNet.
About the Author: David is a veteran communications strategist ... writer ... blogger ... online publisher ... and Emmy Award winning former CBS Network News correspondent. He lives in Washington, D. C., area and works worldwide.
george wesley dannells | Jun 18, 2008 | Reply
I am catching up on my reading, following the Comcast thread here, David. You noted in one of your posts that Comcast has a monoply in your part of Virginia. Here in Tacoma, people have a choice between Comcast and Click! a city of Tacoma-owned venture. Our family uses Click! Here is a past ndews story about Click!
http://www.thenewstribune.com/business/columnists/voelpel/story/77299.html
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