Abstract The paper is a case study of Comcast Cable Company, one of the largest cable providers and communication giants in the world. The paper examines Comcast's recent diversification into digital cable, high-speed Internet and digital phone services. The paper analyzes Chairman and CEO, Brian L. Roberts, and his contribution to Comcast's success. The paper further examines's Comcast's balance sheet, and concludes that Comcast's financial results are impressive, with revenue increases in the three-figure percentage range.
From the Paper "One of the main artisans of this success is certainly Comcast Corporation's Chairman and CEO, Brian L. Roberts. He is probably the person to blame for the company entering the Fortune 100 list with its 21.5 million customers and 74,000 employees. Certainly, many were keen to recognize his merits and Institutional Investor magazine named him the top vote-getter in the 2004 America's Best CEO annual survey, with Money magazine naming Comcast as one of the top five performing stock over a thirty-year period."
Tags: AT&T, financial, ratios, National, Cable, and, Telecommunications, Association
Abstract This paper looks at one particular piece of the changing technology puzzle ?the ways in which cable television has become increasingly sophisticated through the incorporation of a number of different types of technology. Specifically, this paper focuses on the efforts of Comcast to become the nation's leading cable television outlet, in part through its acquisition last year of the telephone company AT&T.
From the Paper "While most of us probably still think of cable and telephone service as being distinct from each other, in fact over the past decade they have become more and similar to each other as entertainment and information services like cable television have come to rely more and more heavily on the transmission capabilities of phone lines ? and as phone companies have become more and more diverse in the technological capabilities that they have to offer."
Tags: satelite, tv, cable, technology, internet, telephone, company
Abstract Short history of AT&T's venture into the cable internet marketplace. Includes information on mergers with TCI, MediaOne and Comcast that made this possible, and the history of MediaOne's Road Runner, the first cable-delivered internet access system.
Abstract This paper discusses the Canadian cable television industry, examining how it has had a history of slow growth, with an increase in subscribers in recent years. The paper proposes that one reason for this is the advent of digital services and the increased possibility of offering computer services along with television services, suggesting that high-speed Internet is more appealing than cable television.
From the Paper "Cable television in Canada has had a history of slow growth, with an increase in subscribers in recent years. One reason for this is the advent of digital services and the increased possibility of offering computer services along with television services, suggesting that high-speed Internet is more appealing than cable television. According to a recent newspaper article, the number of cable TV subscribers increased by 0.4 per cent to 7.6 million as of Aug. 31, 2004, and this was seen as a clear improvement after four consecutive years of declines (McLean B1)."
Abstract This is a study of the FX and WB cable networks, concentrating on their programming content, demographics and advertisers. The paper uses the networks as an example of Michael Porter's theory of competitiveness as well as including a general review of television content and advertising principles and an extensive examination of the relationship between these two factors in the competitiveness model.
Abstract This paper defines recruitment problems for Human Resources Department in the cable TV industry and suggests solutions for dealing with them. Specifies issues the HR department needs to address.
From the Paper Recruitment PlanAbstract This paper examines the many issues that human resources departmentsin the cable TV industry need to address in their recruitment effort bothindustry-specific issues such as changing workforce demographics rapidtechnological chang
Abstract The paper discusses how the cable television broadcasting market is experiencing significant growth. This is mainly due to the increasing focus from advertisers on reaching smaller and more precisely defined markets and the burgeoning interest in digital TV content delivered through cable television networks. The paper examines how the cable companies are making the transition from analog to digital signals accessible to everyone. The paper points out that for all the growth companies are going through today, there is just as much consolidation occurring. The paper describes how the cable television industry finds itself at the forefront of technological change but must consolidate in order to survive in this rapidly changing industry.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Cable TV Market Segmentation
Current Market Conditions Globally for Cable TV
Cable TV Industry Consolidation
From the Paper "There are two dominant business models in the cable television industry which include advertising, which is consistently just over half of the revenue of the global market, and according to the latest estimates, 51% of total revenues, followed by service subscriptions at 34.5%, and lastly with cable television license fees of 14.5% according to LWC Research Telecommunications Report (2005).
"In terms of geographic distribution of revenue, the United States is 43.1% of total revenues, followed by Europe at 25%, Asia-Pacific is third with 22% of total revenues and the rest of the world is 9.9%. The majority of advertising revenues globally are generated in the United States as are subscription revenues."
Abstract This paper summarizes, compares and contrasts the technology behind cable modems and ADSL, discusses the limitations of both technologies, and suggests solutions to those limitations.
Part 1: Summary of the Two Related Technologies
Cable Modems
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Lines
Part 2: Compare and Contrast the Two Related Technologies Pertaining to Cost and Performance
Cost of Cable Modems and Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Lines
Performance of Cable Modems and Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Lines
Part 3: Analyze the Limitations of the Two Technologies
Limitations of Cable Modems
Limitations of Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Lines
Part 4: Suggestions and Solutions to Overcome Limitations of the Two Related Technologies
Suggestions and Solutions to the Limitations of Cable Modems
Suggestions and Solutions to the Limitations of Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Lines
From the Paper "So are these two technologies expensive? I guess that depends on your meaning of expensive. The cost of cable modems depends on the way it is purchased. "Most users rent the modems from the cable company for just a few dollars, just as they rent their cable boxes. An Ethernet Card is required for a cost of $50.00 or so, and most companies have an installation charge of fifty to one hundred dollars.'"
Abstract The paper relates that telephone companies in the US can now compete directly with cable television companies, which in turn will be able to offer more telephone services as well. The paper describes how each company's essential monopoly is now being challenged. The paper discusses the change in behavioral thinking that must be implemented in the cable companies to take advantage of new possibilities, but to also maintain the core television business.
From the Paper "Today's IT company faces issues in terms of its organizational behavior both from within and without, with the major internal issue often being personnel development, while changes in the competitive environment constitute a major issue from outside the company itself. Consider the problems facing the average Internet provider today, given that the competitive environment is opening up to new entrants so that the environment is changing rapidly. The issue is being framed in California today as the state implements a change in the law to allow competition among Internet providers, cable providers, and the telephone companies. In the past, telephone services were one type of service, cable television another, and Internet services still another."
Abstract The author of this paper examines and compares two major cable TV provider, Comcast and Direct TV, in an attempt to decide which company is preferable. According to the author, both companies appear to have decent packages but after examining both offers, there were some interesting differences and similarities. The writer contends that both companies' plans have positive and negative elements and that consumers, when choosing a cable provider must consider the packages according to their individual preferences.
From the Paper "Overall the rest of the bonuses for Comcast and Direct TV differed greatly. You can't even order bonuses with Comcast which seemed annoying. However you can get movies bonuses with HBO, Showtime, and Starz for $35.00. Secondly, for the first 12 months, you get $23.00 off Direct TV. Furthermore, Direct TV has exclusive sports channels. They have NFL Sunday ticket, Nascar Hot Pass, Mega March Madness, and Setanta Sports. Considering all of the bonuses and everything, my family and I chose to go with Direct TV. The sports bonuses along with the free installations and money off during the first year more than made up for any of the problems it could have. Also Comcast seems to just have too many fees that I just didn't want to deal with.
"Ultimately, after all of the bonuses and promotional offers, customers will have nothing to focus on other than the quality and availability of the shows they like to watch. Seeing beyond the incentive deals and determining which company offers you the most programming at the price you can afford, is really the bottom line."
Abstract The cable television industry poses five challenges for the industry's human resources (HR) departments: finding and keeping people commensurate with changing technology, change management, coordinating multiple industries within one company, maintaining workplace diversity, and balancing competitive pay and benefits with profits. This paper discusses these challenges and suggests strategies for coping with them, including the utilization of contingent workforces.
From the Paper Human Resources ChallengesAbstract The cable television industry poses five challenges for the industry'shuman resources HR departments finding and keeping people commensuratewith changing technology change management coordinating multipleindustries with
Tags: management, human resources, HR, outsourcing, contingent workforce, cable television industry
Abstract This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzea the topic of advertising on cable television. Specifically it analyzes several programs on BBC America during aired the afternoon lineup. The paper looks at how BBC America markets to an "upscale decision-makers, travelers, and early adopters," and their advertising reflects this. The paper specifically examines BBC America's target audience and the advertising categories under which the target audience's interests fall.
From the Paper "As with most networks, many of BBC America's advertisements, especially in the afternoon daypart, are ads featuring their own programming. They often run promos for their news shows, and run crawlers with some of the latest headlines to be featured on the next news show. They are also promoting shows like Robin Hood and MI-5 quite heavily right now, along with some of their old standbys, like Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares. During the afternoon, it seems more of these internal advertisements show up, which makes sense, since many advertisers would rather have their ads run during the prime time viewing times, gathering more of an audience for their products. They also run small advertisements along the bottom of the first few minutes of a show after a commercial break, adding additional messages for their own programming to capture viewers."
Abstract This paper looks at various types of Internet connections including Dial-up, Ethernet, Cable, T1 Line Communications, and DSL. It discusses the characteristics and functions of each. It compares which connection is most suitable for specific needs - personal or office use etc.
Table of Contents
Ethernet
Overview
How Ethernet Works
Advantages
Disadvantages
Setting up Ethernet
Dial-up Modems
How Dial-up Modems Work
Dial-up Modem Advances
Dial-up Modem Standards
Cable Modems
How Cable Modem Works
Cable Modem Standard
Advantages of Cable Disadvantages of Cable Digital Subscriber Line
Advantages of DSL
Features of DSL
DSL vs. Dial-up
DSL vs. ISDN
DSL vs. Cable Computer requirements for DSL
Disadvantages of DSL
T1 Communications Line
Characteristics of T1 Line Communications
How T1 Communications Work
Conclusion
Works Cited
From the Paper "Ethernet Overview
Ethernet is the most common way of networking today. Today's Ethernet networks are 10BaseT or 100BaseT, which allows data to pass at 10-100 Megabits per second. Ethernet is a good system because it has stood the test of time, it is easily available and it offers flexibility.
How Ethernet Works
When one Ethernet station transmits all of the stations in the medium hear the transmission. Today the Ethernet refers to both Ethernet implementation and the IEEE 802.3 standards. Ethernet devices attach to a common medium for the electronic signals to pass through. Today, twisted pair or fiber-optic cabling are the most common cables used. The stations or nodes communicate in short messages called frames. In the Ethernet the destination address is the most critical to identify who will receive the frame."
Abstract The paper discusses the advantages of using fiber optic cabling in the configuration of networks and examines the role of fiber optic cabling in the creation of networks in the context of the open systems interconnection (OSI) model. The paper also explains the four dominant types of fiber optic cabling in use and shows how fiber optic cables are interconnected both with each other and to high-speed computer systems through the use of a fiber distributed data interface (FDDI). In addition, the paper looks at the future of fiber optic cabling.
Outline:
Introduction
Defining the role of Fiber Optic in the OSI Model
Types of Fiber Cabling Specialized Interface used with Fiber Optics
Summary
From the Paper "Fiber optic technologies are typically used within local (LAN) and wide-area networks (WANS) as this specific type of cabling is capable of very high transfer rates while at the same time not requiring repeaters to strengthen signals as they go across the cable from one location to another on a network. Fiber optic cabling is typically used for those networks that require very high speeds for a distance of 50km or less. As a cabling technology, fiber optic cabling resides at the Data Link layer of the OSI Model, which is discussed later in this paper."
