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I mean, literally, that Netflix traffic is valuable to Comcast's customers (it's their movies) and not valuable to Comcast (it competes with their other offerings).



Isn't it valuable to Comcast as well in the long run? I know several people who have updated their internet packages to ensure high quality Netflix streaming. I have to imagine Comcast's profits on that upgrade far exceed the delivery costs.


> Isn't it valuable to Comcast as well in the long run?

No, because Comcast offers streaming video services to which Netflix is a direct competitor. Comcast would rather Netflix not exist.




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