How do cable companies stay in business?

[rev_thumper]

We upgraded to digital cable today, which seems simple enough but oh no.

First we bought a TiVo HD. Very easy.

Second I ordered a digital cable upgrade and added some HD channels we want. Relatively easy but I had to argue with the rep. who insisted that a TiVo could not tune an HD channel. Look, I know this works, my friend has one, but I think

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How do cable companies stay in business?

[arkanaut]

By operating as a monopoly (or at most duopoly) in most markets and having significant barrier to entry?