Tennessee State Franchising Bill Signed Into Law

(5/22) Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen has signed a state cable franchising law which allows AT&T and other new providers to deploy broadband services in the state 10 days after they make a complete application to the office of the Tennessee Regulatory Authority. Local governments are not allowed to levy local fees or taxes on the state-authorized providers, but they do retain authority for overseeing customer service standards, and may seek mediation on behalf of consumers for perceived service breaches. Customers can also reach out to the TRA for assistance with service disputes.
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