Future of Web Video at Heart of Comcast-NBCU Review

By Andrew Gauthier 

Associated Press

It won’t be long before video from the Internet is always within reach–whether it’s on a smart phone, a tablet computer or a high-end television in your living room.

But what if there’s nothing worth watching?

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Just as the online video market is starting to take shape, federal regulators have a rare opportunity to help protect its future as they scrutinize Comcast Corp.’s proposal to take over NBC Universal.

Regulators are pushing for tough conditions to ensure that Comcast can’t stifle online video services by withholding content or pushing up prices for marquee NBC programs More…

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