statewide video franchising

The Ramifications of Various Legal Tendons

Stevie Converse — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:56:15 -0400

Full article: Telecommunications Consulting
Bunnie Riedel
According to a report from the University of Minnesota on the outcome of statewide video franchising, prices for basic and expanded cable have risen dramatically per channel.

Ruling: Michigan Cities Can Still Prevent Migration of PEG Channels

Stevie Converse — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:35:59 -0400

Full article: Multichannel News
Michigan cities will be able to continue to prevent the migration of their public, educational and government channels into the 900-channel area at least until the FCC sets policy on the treatment of such channels, according to an Oct. 3 ruling by a federal court judge.

Dear AT&T, Stop Destroying PEG

Candace Clement — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:36:13 -0400

About 10 years ago I was obsessed with making videos for my high school A/V class. So obsessed, in fact, that I remember trying to bargain with the teacher about letting me use the equipment over the summer.

Unscripted Ending

Stevie Converse — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:52:26 -0400

Full article: Governing
Josh Goodman
Public access TV, a product of a longstanding if uneasy partnership between local governments and cable companies, now faces a more uncertain future than at any time since its inception in the 1970s.

Assessing the Damage

Stevie Converse — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:02:21 -0400

Full article: Keep Us Connected
A new survey shows that state video franchise laws bring no rate relief while harming public benefits.

Next-Gen Broadband Coverage to Be Spotty

Stevie Converse — Tue, 27 May 2008 08:59:00 -0400

Full article: Broadband Reports
We may run into some serious coverage issues when it comes to next-generation broadband deployment. Only Verizon is deploying FTTH, and they won't run it in unprofitable areas. Meanwhile, statewide franchising laws have legalized cherry-picking for other providers.

Tennessee Governor Signs Statewide Video Franchise Bill Into Law

Stevie Converse — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:23:44 -0400

Full article: Associated Press
Gov. Phil Bredesen has signed into law a bill to create statewide video franchising in Tennessee.

Nashville: House Approves AT&T Cable Deal

Stevie Converse — Thu, 01 May 2008 08:49:42 -0400

Full article: Chattanooga Times Free Press
Andy Sher

Tennessee Cable Bill Off to Senate

Stevie Converse — Thu, 01 May 2008 08:31:10 -0400

Full article: Memphis Commercial Appeal
Richard Locker

Tennessee Legislators Say Bill Sought by AT&T Finally Ready

Stevie Converse — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:36:12 -0400

Full article: Chattanoogan