OK, a few entertainment providers are losing customers in this recession. When I reported on DIRECTV's
While DIRECTV, Comcast
And the all-important churn rate expanded by 9% year over year to 1.83% per month. If that sounds brilliant next to the 4.2% subscriber churn rate reported by Netflix
So DISH looks like the weakest link in the broadcasting chain these days. CEO Charlie Ergen isn't beating around the bush either, telling analysts that "once you get better, then you got to get to be best in class. So, we got a lot of work to do to get there."
You sure do, Charlie. I'll be watching you from the sidelines and buying other entertainment providers until you get your act together.
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