Don Delp wrote:
Think we can talk them into extending it to Hopkinsville? :)
I think the reason they need an OK from the local govt has to do with
franchise laws and the way that your local cable company has a legally
enforced monopoly. They basically have to get some sort of license to
compete in the market.
AT&T was recently trying to get some sort of VOD over IP going here,
but they were in danger of being sued since they don't have a cable
franchise in the city. I'm not sure of the details.
Sorry Don,
TN recently changed its franchise laws at the behest of Comcast and AT&T
(mostly the latter) to strip away franchise rights from cities. Great
for the carriers and those of us who live outside city limits; sucky for
city dwellers. There are pros and cons to all sides of these arguments.
Rest assured, AT&T is doing its level best to fud any and all talk of
fiber to premise so as to continue to milk $$$ out of the copper in the
ground.
grrrrr
Howard
? you want what in Cedar Hill, TN ??? bwahahahahaha
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