Thread regarding AT&T layoffs

Lol, epic fail -wks!

Nice try though.

@ 1pgy

Here's the awful reality about the purchase of TW, yes it has HBO which is no doubt a BIG reason why Randall wants it but did you know that Netflix's CEO is fully for it? Not because it gives a sh-- about what's in it for at&t, at this point the telecoms are so far behind the game they are no longer a threat to Netflix or any other emerging streaming service, its because outside of Game of Thrones HBO isn't really pumping out anymore big hit series and its by design the talent behind HBO's shows most likely don't have agreements that require them to stick around if TW gets sold and that's why Netflix is so giddy they have already extended an invitation to everyone at HBO. Don't expect the real talent to stick around working for clueless Randall when Netflix is a no brainer.

I've seen DirecTV Now in action. It is a pretty ambitious product. The actual content available is impressive. However, this late November launch will be an embarrassment. The UI and the experience of using the app is years behind something like Netflix or even HBOgo.

The app is really unstable. The device and browser support is poor, a bunch of on demand content just decides to vanish from view. Local channel availability is really hit or miss depending on your market. The interface is very touchy. It is very easy to accidentally change the channel or inadvertently flip the guide hours ahead.

I don't know much about pricing beyond what everyone else knows; but If this turns out to be a success, it will be at the expense of AT because a decade of Randy wildly plucking shiny things out of thin air has painted us into a corner.

It should be noted that Netflix has 85 million customers, they have top shelf talent developing great technology and experienced media executives. They only clear 300 million a year in profit. How the hell are we going to clear enough profit to pay for 100+ BILLION of debt (between TWX debt and the merger costs) from the Time Warner transaction. Who is running the numbers here?

So many internet experts that just "know" exactly what is and what isn't. Please...

No it won't be $35

http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/No-ATTs-New-Streaming-Service-Probably-Wont-be-35-138202

There's a few problems with AT&T's implication. One, AT&T announced its DirecTV Now service eight months ago, and the service will launch long before this deal gets regulatory approval (if it does). The fact that AT&T's able to launch the service at the $35 price point without owning Time Warner yet suggests the deal wasn't necessary to hit that price point.

There's also the fact that if you know AT&T at all (I've been writing about them now for sixteen years straight), you can be fairly certain that $35 price point comes with a few caveats, and likely won't be anywhere near $35 once you actually get your bill.

Pricing a nationwide streaming service at $35 would quickly drive tens of millions of AT&T U-Verse TV and DirecTV customers (who pay $100 or more every month) to the cheaper alternative, costing AT&T billions in lost revenue. AT&T simply isn't the kind of company to throw that amount of money in the toilet on an uncertain pivot attempt.

As such, you can be sure that DirecTV Now comes with the now-industry-standard bevy of hidden fees, used to covertly jack up the advertised price post sale. You can also be certain that to get that price point you'll need to sign up for AT&T wireless or other services. And there will likely be other caveats and restrictions included to ensure AT&T doesn't suddenly face a mass exodus of users fleeing its existing, quite lucrative legacy TV services.

What those caveats will be aren't yet revealed, but speaking at a conference back in May, AT&T executives made it abundantly clear the new streaming service would be designed in such a way as to "funnel" (read: upsell) customers to more expensive, traditional TV options.

Don't be a fool wrap your tool. When you deal with a h--ker and keep you wallet close

Beware of Time Warner's legs spread apart like a h00ker. They have some sort of STD coming your way.

A disruptive idea doesn't exactly have to be new to be considered innovative. Sometimes it's a combination of timing and market readiness.

Let's face it: it's not like Sling or PSVue are wowing people right now.

Yes, JD Powers, every time the news takes a negative bend w/ T...there's some magical fairy dust award bestowed. JD Powers has always been interesting to me, because its one you actually PAY for in licensing and branding fees. If you aren't "bought in" you don't get the award.

Hocus Pocus.

JD powers award?! My word surely we'll gain new customers now when they see the advertisement of this award printed is customers who still subscribe to harper's BAZZAR. All 3 of them.

Yes it's so disruptive because it's such a new innovative idea no one has ever tought of before. You know it's not the u verse name that caused people to curse out loud it's what come before it. A.T.&.T

There's a JD powers award coming soon to a circus ( I mean news now) near you.

DIRECTV Now will win over investors. It truly is a disrupting product and you know people will love it, especially since it has the word DIRECTV in it.

Now, if it was called U-verse now, consumers would be puking everywhere.

This company was never meant for consumers, i can remember the contracts fine print, bait and switch offers, and deceptive sales practices since I can remember, I seriously cast doubt in the overall program success,