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Future of Net TV looks brighter with CBS, HBO on board

Already more than half (55%) of U.S. homes with broadband Internet connectivity subscribe to a Net TV service such as Netflix, according to research firm Parks Associates. And pay-TV subscribers are slowly jumping ship as bills routinely top $100 each month.

From the article "Future of Net TV looks brighter with CBS, HBO on board" by Mike Snider.

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