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from: Palm Beach Post

Six plan to enter cable fray

By KRISTI E. SWARTZ

Palm Beach Post Staff Writer

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Cable television choice is coming to a South Florida town near you.

Telecom giant AT&T said Tuesday it would announce at the end of the year where it would start offering its video services, marketed under the name U Verse. Meanwhile, Wynnewood, Pa.-based Hotwire Communications LLC also has received state approval to offer cable services in Palm Beach County as well as parts of Broward and Miami-Dade counties. It already is doing so in some neighborhoods.

from: NWI.com

Deregulated AT&T rolls in Hoosier land
Tuesday, July 10, 2007 12:14 AM CDT

BY KEITH BENMAN
kbenman@nwitimes.com

AT&T Indiana President George Fleetwood is touting the benefits of last year's sweeping telecom deregulation, saying it has resulted in more than 1,000 new jobs in Indiana and a $250 million investment in new technology.

Note: TV4US is up to their usual tricks, now in Wisconsin. Such dishonest campaigning on behalf of corporations (AT&T or anyone for that matter) should be made illegal. Unfortunately, a Bill doing as such was voted down by Republicans in Congress earlier this session.

from: The Capital Times

Unreliable info on cable reform

from: Mondaq.com

United States: Communications Law Bulletin -- June 2007

09 July 2007
Article by Charles H. Kennedy

The Month in Brief

Although the prospects for comprehensive amendment of the Communications Act are dim this year, Congress, the courts, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or "Commission"), and the states continue to alter the legal landscape in areas ranging from broadcast indecency to universal service reform. These developments are presented here, along with our usual list of deadlines for your calendar.

from: The Review

New cable providers bill affects townships

By LEIGH ANN KAISER (lkaiser@reviewonline.com)

Liverpool Township Trustee Karl Kontnier recently aired his frustration regarding Ohio Senate Bill 117 which was signed into law by Gov. Ted Strickland June 25.

The bill, which passed by a 94-2 vote in the house and a 33-0 vote in the senate, will dissolve the right of local governments to negotiate contracts with cable providers to establish a statewide franchise.

from: From Berkshire Eagle

Massachusetts Cable Bill Travels Down Slow Road

July 4, 2007
By Hillary Chabot

Lawmakers say a controversial bill meant to encourage cable competition might not pass this year because of fierce opposition from cities and towns.

Rep. Brian Dempsey, D-Haverhill, who is chairman of the telecommunications committee reviewing the bill, said that the bill is in no way dead, but that committee members need time to study it after mayors, city managers and other municipal officials statewide spoke out against it earlier this month.

from: Madison.com

Residents also irked by action on cable

MARK PITSCH

FRI., JUL 6, 2007 - 10:11 AM

Some Madison residents who told an advocacy group they supported competition for cable television providers said they're angry the group implied to state lawmakers that they endorsed specific legislation affecting cable TV.

From: Wisconsin State Journal

Cable Bill Foes Irked at Being Listed as Backers

July 5, 2007
By Mark Pitsch

At the Democratic Party convention last week Cynthia Laitman urged delegates to oppose legislation pushed by telecommunications giant AT&T designed to bring competition to cable television.

Note: Trade away public interest obligations today for the promise of competition in 2012 (well 25% that is).

from: DSL Reports

The Broadband Market in 2012

"The telcos, in terms of the size of their footprint, simply aren't a core issue for cable operators
-Sanford Bernstein's Greg Moffett

Note: The comment is a must read on this article

from: Small Business Times

Competition does reduce cable prices

Posted on July 03, 2007 4:35 AM
By Stephen Pociask

Wisconsin lawmakers are considering legislation to encourage cable TV competition, lower prices and increase consumer choice, investment and jobs. However, local governments want to protect the monopoly at your expense.