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WookieSquatch on 17 March 2015
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Normchacho said:
sc94597 said:

You do have full access to the Internet in this case. You can download the app regardless of ISP. You just cant use a comcast cable subscription to log in. it would cost Comcast money to create a server that will accept traffic from PS4's for account verification. And of course there is the opportunity cost of platform exclusivity. Therefore they choose to not provide their CABLE subscribers with the option to log into their accounts from PS4s. Sure it is a shitty move, but it doesn't violate any current regulations on cable companies.


Wouldn't they just use an exsisting server for that? You can already use the App on other devices that require the same sort of verification.

I think the issue here is that if you pay for HBO, HBO GO is part of that purchase. This means that Comcast has made the decision to block it's paying customers from using an app that isn't even theres on hardware made by another company. All they have to do is allow authentication, something that pretty much every other company has no issue with.

Is it in FCC teritory? Maybe, maybe not. But it makes Comcast the biggest dicks in the cable buisiness.


They might use an existing server, but that is beside the point. As a content provider they have no obligation to provide that service. Imagine if Direct TV did the same thing, would you cry net neutrality then even though they don't even offer internet services? What makes Comcast different?

I seriously doubt they have any obligation in their contracts with either HBO or the customers to offer HBO go on every device. My obscure settop box isn't supported (Popcorn Hour). Are they obligated to support that too? There's actually tons of set top boxes that aren't supported, are they in breach on contract for those too?