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Crossing The Rubicon: Why The Comcast/Time Warner Cable Merger Should Be Blocked, Maurice Stucke, Allen Grunes
Crossing The Rubicon: Why The Comcast/Time Warner Cable Merger Should Be Blocked, Maurice Stucke, Allen Grunes
College of Law Faculty Scholarship
Comcast and Time Warner Cable say their proposed $45 billion merger would not raise prices -- and instead lead to real benefits -- for cable and broadband customers across the country.But, as we discuss, the deal raises serious concerns of a creeping monopolist and the ability of a powerful media buyer to harm rivals.
The Beneficent Monopolist, Maurice Stucke, Allen Grunes
The Beneficent Monopolist, Maurice Stucke, Allen Grunes
College of Law Faculty Scholarship
In examining Comcast's proposed acquisition of Time Warner Cable (TWC), we assess three of the arguments Comcast likely will make to the Department of Justice and FCC. Comcast will likely argue that its acquisition of TWC is unlikely to lessen competition because: (a) the broadband market is becoming more competitive: Google has introduced Google Fiber in a number of markets, and mobile broadband offered by wireless providers like AT&T and Sprint is competitive with fixed broadband; (b) Netflix and traditional media companies have sufficient clout to negotiate with Comcast and the government should not intervene on their behalf; and (c) …