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by mpat 5154 days ago
Cable television requires a subscription with a cable company, telecom, or DTH satellite operator.

Broadband internet requires a subscription with a cable company, telecom, or DTH satellite operator.

An "internet-based model" has no impact on the supply chain. Cable companies, telecoms, and DTH satellite providers still sit between the content providers and the consumer.