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FLORIDAFL: Florida Approves Verizon Statewide FranchisePosted on July 11, 2007 - 7:17pm.
from: MultiChannel News Florida Approves Verizon Statewide Franchise (Multichannel News) _ The Florida Department of State approved Verizon Communications' application for a state-issued cable franchise, opening the way for the telco to offer FiOS TV service in the Tampa, Fla., area. FL: Deals may shut out AT$T for years in South Florida citiesPosted on July 11, 2007 - 6:56am.
from: Sun-Sentinel Cable franchise deals may shut out AT&T for years in South Florida cities By IAN KATZ AT&T's upcoming cable TV service in South Florida could mean more competition in the industry and lower rates for many consumers. But some might not get a chance to see it any time soon. FL: Six plan to enter cable frayPosted on July 11, 2007 - 6:53am.
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. ( categories: FLORIDA | State Franchises )
FL: Losing the 'Public' in Public Access TV Sooner Than ExpectedPosted on June 29, 2007 - 6:13am.
from: Tampa Bay.com June 28, 2007 Granted, it may be tough to feel connected to a TV platform with show titles such as "Smokey da Bear" and "Religion Stinks." But producers at Pinellas County's cable access TV system are hoping to enlist the public's aid in preserving at least some of the dozens of programs now slated to disappear following officials' decision to shut down the "public" part of Access Pinellas. ( categories: FLORIDA | State Franchises )
FL: Cable law changes worry countiesPosted on June 17, 2007 - 10:13pm.
from: Palm Beach Post Cable law changes worry counties By JASON SCHULTZ Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Friday, June 15, 2007 Officials who run government-access TV channels on the Treasure Coast fear their days of providing easy access to government meetings for residents may be numbered because of a bill signed last month that rewrites rules for cable companies. ( categories: FLORIDA | State Franchises )
FL: Cable bill's effects are still fuzzyPosted on May 31, 2007 - 5:50am.
from: Herando Today Cable bill's effects are still fuzzy BROOKSVILLE — The county’s cable franchise agreement with Bright House Networks remains safe for now despite a new law that changes the rules for such agreements, according to a spokesman with the firm. ( categories: FLORIDA | State Franchises )
FL: Charlie's Consumer Credibility DisappearingPosted on May 22, 2007 - 8:52pm.
from: Forida Consumer Viewpoint Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Governor Charlie Crist is losing credibility as a consumer advocate because of recent bill signings. Most notably, the statewide cable franchising bill was opposed by every consumer group in the state and national consumer groups including Consumer Federation of America, Consumer's Union, ACORN, PIRG, and FreePress. ( categories: FLORIDA | State Franchises )
FL: Gov. Crist Signs Florida Franchise-Reform BillPosted on May 21, 2007 - 9:29pm.
from: MultiChannel News Gov. Crist Signs Florida Franchise-Reform Bill (Multichannel News) _ Florida Gov. Charlie Crist http://www.flgov.com signed a franchise-reform bill http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6438318.html for his state that will allow new competitors to apply for statewide franchising by July 1. ( categories: FLORIDA | State Franchises )
FL: Cable Bill Supported by Groups Getting Telco MoneyPosted on May 19, 2007 - 8:56am.
The Florida Video Franchise Bill was signed into law by Gov. Crist on Friday May 19th. from: St. Petersburg Times Florida Cable Bill Supported by Groups Getting Telco Money May 18, 2007 My friend Mike Twomey, a Tallahassee lawyer who frequently represents customers in cases against Florida utility companies, writes to argue that the advantages of the cable-TV bill (House Bill 529, the subject of my print column today) outweigh the disadvantages. Specifically, he points out the bill gets rid of the last round of those local telephone rate increases, while increasing access to the Lifeline program that provides phone service to those who need a little help. ( categories: FLORIDA | State Franchises )
FL: GOV. CRIST SIGNS VIDEO FRANCHISE BILLPosted on May 18, 2007 - 8:02pm.
from: The Ledger Crist signs cable TV bill but asks for tighter enforcement By BILL KACZOR ( categories: FLORIDA | State Franchises )
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