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Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson
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The Cost of ESPN's Direct to Consumer Product
CNN's Jarrett Bellini says the cable bundle was great for everyone. But now ESPN is in a tough position because it can no longer be an exclusive as far as a provider goes, he says. The leagues are losing access to new fans and end users are getting more expensive,Bellini says. "I'm about to start paying $50 a month for my ESPN cable companies"
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