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FTTH Deployments Face Predatory Cable Pricing

Stevie Converse — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:58:18 -0400

Full article: Telephony Online
Carol Wilson
Two Louisiana organizations that have succeeded in building fiber-to-the-home networks say they are still facing challenges -- in the form of highly competitive pricing from a cable incumbent. Cox Communications froze cable rates in those communities, but didn't freeze rates in other areas.

National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors 2009 Annual Conference

Patricia Johnson — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:01:05 -0400

Start: 09/29/2009 - 23:00

End: 10/01/2009 - 23:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

The National Association of Telecommunications Officer & Advisors is holding their annual conference in New Orleans from September 30 to October 2. This year’s conference theme – “America’s Communications Future: Communities Leading Change” – emphasizes the important local role in shaping the dynamic communications environment in which we live.

Lafayette, La., Finally Gets its Fiber Network

Stevie Converse — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:06:00 -0500

Full article: CNet
Marguerite Reardon
After nearly five years of planning and fighting with local cable and phone companies, the Lafayette Utilities System opened its fiber-optic broadband network for business. LUS plans to roll out service gradually in three phases and expects to offer a triple play service to all residents throughout the city by 2011.

Louisiana Moving Ahead with Incumbent Franchise Opt-Out Provision

Stevie Converse — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:23:40 -0500

Full article: Multichannel News
Linda Haugsted
Louisiana is moving forward with implementation of its state franchising law, as a state court judge issued a one-paragraph ruling in December that the opt-out provision for incumbent operators in the new law is constitutionally permissible.

Lafayette Muni Files FCC Complaint Against ComCorp over Retrans

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:28:35 -0400

Full article: Multichannel News
Linda Moss
A municipal cable system set to start up next year in Lafayette, La., has filed a complaint with the FCC against broadcasters in its market, alleging they aren't negotiating retransmission-consent deals in good faith and are demanding cash only.

New Louisiana State Franchising Law on Hold

Stevie Converse — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:16:09 -0400

Full article: Multichannel News
Linda Haugsted
A state court action has slammed the brakes on implementation of Louisiana's new state franchising law, which was to take effect Aug. 15.

Louisiana Senate Approves Video Franchise Bill

Stevie Converse — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:48:36 -0400

Full article: Associated Press
The Louisiana Senate gave final legislative approval to a change in the way cable television providers win franchise rights in that state.

Earthlink Closing Philadelphia Wi-Fi

Stevie Converse — Wed, 14 May 2008 09:30:01 -0400

Full article: Associated Press

Moving Technology Forward in Lafayette

Bliss Requa-Trautz — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:20:10 -0400

Start: 05/15/2008 - 16:30

End: 05/15/2008 - 18:30

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

The Louisiana Technology Council, in cooperation with TechSouth, Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise (LITE), the University of Lafayette and Lafayette Consolidated Government looks to promote the technology industry in and around Lafayette.

LUS Fiber Project Still on Schedule

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:36:31 -0400

Full article: theadvertiser.com
Amanda McElfresh