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Telecom Campaign Money Shifts to Democrats in Net Neutrality Fight

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:17:07 -0500

Telecom Campaign Money Shifts to Democrats in Net Neutrality Fight

January 30, 2008
By Dan Whipple

As the new Congress considers legislating network neutrality for internet service providers, telecoms in Colorado are piling on the campaign cash for Democrats who will decide the issue. Campaign donations from telecoms in the state have shifted dramatically from Republican candidates to Democratic ones over the 2004-2008 election cycles.

CO: Qwest changes course on cable franchise agreements

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:44:15 -0500

from: Denver Business Journal

Qwest changes course on cable franchise agreements
Thursday, December 20, 2007 - 10:57 AM MST

Qwest Communications International Inc. no longer will pursue cable franchise agreements with Colorado cities or build communitywide TV service in areas where it's recently won franchise approval.

CO: Qwest move spurs surprise

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:49:06 -0500

from: Denver Post

Qwest move spurs surprise
By Kimberly S. Johnson
The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 12/19/2007 02:01:04 AM MST

Local leaders said Tuesday they were surprised to learn that Qwest would no longer pursue cable-franchise agreements at the state or municipal level, as the company was taking steps to gain support for legislation that would have allowed it to do so.

CO: Qwest focus in '08 on Web

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:58:56 -0500

from: Denver Post

Qwest focus in '08 on Web
The new CEO says the telecom will spend $300 million to boost broadband speed rather than roll out a costly television service.
By Andy Vuong
The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 12/18/2007 12:24:45 AM MST

New Qwest chief executive Ed Mueller on Monday unveiled his strategic plan for the company, which doesn't stray far from the path laid by his predecessor.

CO: Qwest's push for cable-TV bill gets an ally

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:25:44 -0500

from: Rocky Mountain News

Qwest's push for cable-TV bill gets an ally

By Jeff Smith, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Thursday, December 6, 2007

Qwest is taking another stab at statewide cable-TV franchise legislation, this time with a key Democrat in its corner.

CO: Changes in city councils could aid Qwest

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 15:52:59 -0500

from: Rocky Mountain News

Changes in city councils could aid Qwest
Arvada, telco set tentative hearing on video franchise
By Jeff Smith, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Saturday, December 1, 2007

Qwest Communications is getting a fresh start in municipalities such as Arvada in its efforts to win TV franchises.

CO: Qwest playing hardball to gain cable franchise

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 06:54:48 -0400

from: Rocky Mountain news

Qwest playing hardball to gain cable franchise

By Jeff Smith, Rocky Mountain News
August 7, 2007
Qwest Communications, rebuffed in previous efforts to land cable TV franchises in Colorado, is now playing hardball.

The Denver telco is giving the city of Arvada 90 days to decide whether to accept a video franchise application.

CO: Qwest wants video franchise in Arvada

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:41:33 -0400

from: Denver Business journal

Qwest wants video franchise in Arvada

The Denver Business Journal - 3:26 PM MDT Monday, August 6, 2007
by Greg Avery
Denver Business Journal

Qwest Communications International Inc. seeks its second video franchise agreement with a community in its headquarters city and is making use of federal rules designed to make the process move quickly, the company announced Monday.

Qwest to Colo. Cities: Too Much Information

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:11:16 -0400

Note: Apparently Qwest feels telling cities where they plan to provide service is a violation of their corporate privacy. We feel such information is essential to preventing the red-lining of portions of communities in addition to allowing the municpalities to best manage the protection of public rights of way.

from: MultiChannel News

CO: video franchise fight reveals true goal

Mon, 14 May 2007 18:42:36 -0400

from: Eldo Telecom

Saturday, May 12, 2007
Colorado video franchise fight reveals true goal of provider "competition," Comcast's hypocrisy

Here's an interesting story from the Rocky Mountain News that illustrates what the real competition between cable companies and telcos is all about. It's not about which can capture the most customers in a given market -- the traditional measure of market competition -- but rather who can force the other guy to provide service to everyone in a given local government jurisdiction.

CO: Qwest renews bid for franchise deals

Thu, 03 May 2007 08:23:06 -0400

from: Denver Post

Qwest renews bid for franchise deals
The firm will negotiate to provide television services in 12 Colorado cities to compete with Comcast.

By Kimberly S. Johnson and Steve McMillan
Denver Post Staff Writers
Article Last Updated: 05/03/2007 02:39:57 AM MDT

Qwest plans to relaunch its efforts to reach video-franchise agreements with a dozen Colorado cities in the next couple of months, the company's state president said Wednesday.

CO: Suit by cities, counties may hinder Qwest cable TV goal

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 10:03:05 -0400

from: Denver Post

Suit by cities, counties may hinder Qwest cable TV goal

By John Dunbar
The Associated Press
Article Last Updated: 04/03/2007 11:06:54 PM MDT

Washington - Local governments across the country went to court Tuesday to challenge federal rules intended to spur competition in the cable television industry.

CO: Qwest Holds Off on State Cable

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 17:44:11 -0400

From: The Gazette

Note: Qwest pins it's hopes on the FCC video franchise ruling

Qwest Holds Off on State Cable

March 22, 2007
By Wayne Heilman

Qwest Communications International Inc. has halted any further talks in Colorado about cable television franchises until new federal rules are enacted.

CO: Qwest may see future in TV

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:35:04 -0400

from: Denver Post

Qwest may see future in TV

By Kimberly S. Johnson
Denver Post Staff Writer
03/12/2007

Qwest may be looking at delivering TV service in an on-demand fashion, as an alternative to securing state or local TV franchise deals.

The Denver-based telecommunications company wants to better compete against cable companies, such as Comcast, and may take an unorthodox approach - offering television programs on-demand over its high-speed Internet connection.

CO: FCC order may help Qwest's quest

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 08:25:36 -0400

from: Denver Post

FCC order may help Qwest's quest

By Kimberly S. Johnson
Denver Post Staff Writer
03/11/2007

Although Qwest has lost attempts to win statewide franchise agreements in three states this year, a recent Federal Communications Commission order on the issue may give the company a much-needed boost.