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Submitted: February 19, 2008 - 11:22am
Last updated: February 21, 2008 - 12:12pm
Last updated: February 21, 2008 - 12:12pm
NC FRANCHISE LAW DRIVING... CABLE INCUMBENTS
[SOURCE: Multichannel News, AUTHOR: Linda Haugsted]
A bill designed to aid competitive video providers in North Carolina has actually deregulated many incumbent operators, while no new competitors have applied to serve the state, according to data compiled by a municipal consultant. Not seeking a franchise yet: AT&T, strongest backer of the North Carolina Video Service Competition Act, which took effect Jan. 1, 2007.
http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6533111.html?nid=4262
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