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Multichannel Video Programming Distributors

Multichannel Video Programming Distributors(MVPDs)
It is equivalent to MSO (multiple system operator) in Korea.
Comcast, Uverse, DirectTV, FIOS, etc. :: T-broad, CJ, HCN, etc.
They make money . . . from triple play .
- from subscribers (who pays monthly bill) for bundled channels (TV subscription)
- also they sell broadband internet connection, too. (Internet subscription)
- also they sell telephone (landline), too. (landline subscription)
- local advertisement sales
cord cutters: TV, but, not the Internet
Increasing cord cutters :: They embrace the OTT in their services (including netflix in their package, for example).