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May 2006
AT&T, BellSouth, and the Future of Broadband
The recent news of AT&T’s $67 billion bid to acquire BellSouth has elicited two reactions: One, an assumption that communications prices will go up; and ... (read more)
The recent news of AT&T’s $67 billion bid to acquire BellSouth has elicited two reactions: One, an assumption that communications prices will go up; and ... (read more)
Barton-Rush Franchise Bill Heads for U.S. House Floor
A draft bill that would create a national video franchising structure was expected to reach the floor of the House of Representatives by the end of April. ... (read more)
A draft bill that would create a national video franchising structure was expected to reach the floor of the House of Representatives by the end of April. ... (read more)
Hoosier Telecom Reform Leads Nation
After more than a few fits and starts, and a nearly fatal derailment in early 2005, Indiana has successfully launched itself into first place in the telecommunications ... (read more)
After more than a few fits and starts, and a nearly fatal derailment in early 2005, Indiana has successfully launched itself into first place in the telecommunications ... (read more)
Illinois County Seeks Delay on AT&T Project
In a decision that drives home the stakes of video franchise reform, the village of Roselle, Illinois passed an ordinance in late March halting AT&T’s broadband ... (read more)
In a decision that drives home the stakes of video franchise reform, the village of Roselle, Illinois passed an ordinance in late March halting AT&T’s broadband ... (read more)
In the News
More Americans ‘Cut the Cord’ Some 8 percent of U.S. households have cut the cord completely on conventional land-line phone service, opting instead ... (read more)
More Americans ‘Cut the Cord’ Some 8 percent of U.S. households have cut the cord completely on conventional land-line phone service, opting instead ... (read more)
May 2006 IT&T News (pdf)
The May 2006 issue of IT&T News covers legislative movement on video franchise reform in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Texas as well as at the federal ... (read more)
The May 2006 issue of IT&T News covers legislative movement on video franchise reform in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Texas as well as at the federal ... (read more)
No Internet Tax? Don’t Be Too Sure
In 2004 Congress passed and President George W. Bush signed into law a three-year extension of the Internet Tax Moratorium, which has been in effect almost ... (read more)
In 2004 Congress passed and President George W. Bush signed into law a three-year extension of the Internet Tax Moratorium, which has been in effect almost ... (read more)
Now it’s Florida’s Turn
Florida’s state legislators are debating the Consumer Choice Act of 2006, which would replace local cable franchises with a streamlined state franchise ... (read more)
Florida’s state legislators are debating the Consumer Choice Act of 2006, which would replace local cable franchises with a streamlined state franchise ... (read more)
Provo Muni System Faces Near $1M Shortfall
The City of Provo, Utah will transfer $980,000 from its utility reserve to cover shortfalls in the iProvo municipal fiber service, Salt Lake City’s Deseret ... (read more)
The City of Provo, Utah will transfer $980,000 from its utility reserve to cover shortfalls in the iProvo municipal fiber service, Salt Lake City’s Deseret ... (read more)
Texas Gets Cable Competition, Lower Prices
Six months after the Texas legislature created a statewide video franchising structure, local phone companies have been rapidly extending multichannel video ... (read more)
Six months after the Texas legislature created a statewide video franchising structure, local phone companies have been rapidly extending multichannel video ... (read more)
The Copyright Act’s Unintended Consequences
Apple took the next step in the iPod revolution last fall when it unveiled a new generation of its market-leading music players. They promise to do for ... (read more)
Apple took the next step in the iPod revolution last fall when it unveiled a new generation of its market-leading music players. They promise to do for ... (read more)
The Problems with Network Neutrality
Network neutrality is the principle that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should not discriminate against different types of content on the Internet. For ... (read more)
Network neutrality is the principle that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should not discriminate against different types of content on the Internet. For ... (read more)
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Bundle?
Recent reports suggest that “bundling” multiple communications services has not emerged as the “killer app” for attracting or retaining customers. Only ... (read more)
Recent reports suggest that “bundling” multiple communications services has not emerged as the “killer app” for attracting or retaining customers. Only ... (read more)
Why Government TV Content Controls Are Doomed to Fail
A confluence of social, legal, and, most importantly, technological developments is slowly undermining the ability of legislators and regulators, at all ... (read more)
A confluence of social, legal, and, most importantly, technological developments is slowly undermining the ability of legislators and regulators, at all ... (read more)