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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Emergency services, Oct. 16 ... Since You Asked: Park resurfacing delayed during winter ... SOU training gives tips on what to do if there's an active shooter ... Emergency services, Oct. 16 ... Since You Asked: Park resurfacing delayed during winter ... SOU training gives tips on what to do if there's an active shooter ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: No Comcast and no PAC-12 Network on the horizon Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 3, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Jul. 3, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News Any updates about Comcast coming to Medford to replace Charter? — Paul, by email Why, yes, there is an update: It's not happening, at least not anytime soon. We hate to say it, but you're a bit behind the times, Paul. In late April, it was announced that a Comcast bid to buy Time Warner for $45 billion had died. Part of that deal would have involved Comcast and Charter swapping some territories, including a big chunk of the Southern Oregon region. But the deal ran into resistance from federal regulators who were concerned that it would further reduce competition for both television and high-speed broadband connections for Internet service. Those regulators apparently are not Duck or Beaver fans, since the arrival of Comcast locally would have included access to the PAC-12 Network, which airs many of the PAC-12 games not carried on major networks. That Hail Mary has apparently fallen incomplete. There is some hope, although perhaps faint, on two fronts: Charter has now put in a bid for Time Warner, and if that deal were approved, it perhaps would lead to a territory swap with Comcast. Charter could opt to pick up the PAC-12 Network. We're not holding our breath on either count, Paul. We're using our time more productively by finding which radio stations the games will be aired on. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 3, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501