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Comcast Buys NBC Universal. Lessons for Operators

Author: Dan Shey, Practice Director, Mobile Services

Published: 11 Feb 2010

Recently, Comcast bought a majority stake in NBC Universal. The transaction increases Comcast’s content holdings adding to its media arsenal USA, Bravo, MSNBC, and CNBC cable channels. The cable industry appears to be on solid footing financially and bolstering its content arsenal will help address competitive threats from satellite and IPTV providers. The reasons for its good fortune offer a glimpse into business strategy lessons that mobile operators should consider.

The full text of this Insight is available to subscribers of the Mobile Operator Strategies Research Service.

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