IPTVision > Calif. Assembly passes pro-IPTV bill

[TechEffect: Consumer technology news] In an extremely irregular occurrence, the California Assembly voted unanimously in favor of a bill which would eliminate city-by-city cable franchises. The deregulation of the cable industry would remove a giant hurdle from the path of the telecoms, including AT&T, which plans on spending up to $1 billion in the state on telephone and IPTV services through 2008 (this doesn't include the money it spent on a study to bolster its case), in their attempt to challenge the cable companies with IPTV.

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TechEffect: Consumer technology news: In an extremely irregular occurrence, the California Assemblyvoted unanimously in favor of a bill which would eliminate city-by-city cable franchises. The deregulation of the cable industry would remove a giant hurdle from the path of the telecoms, including AT&T, which plans on spending up to $1 billion in the state on (via Cosmos)

http://eyeptv.blogspot.com [IPTV News] IPTV A Driving Force For Legislative Change In... : The California Assembly has approved Bill 2987, which would overhaul the state's outdated cable franchising process and pave the way for new competitors to offer consumers a choice in terms of technology and video programming and is intended to increase overall choice and lower prices. The bill, authored by Speaker Fabian Núñez and Assemblymember Lloyd Levine, had earlier been passed by the Assembly's Utilities and Commerce Committee and Appropriations Committee.

Blind Mind’s Eye[Blind Mind’s Eye] The Democrats actually support economic freedom... : The bill by Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez would eliminate city-by-city franchises, which he said made it nearly impossible for rivals with new technologies to enter California’s market for television entertainment services.

http://advanceindiana.blogspot.com [Advance Indiana] Competition For Local Cable TV Providers: Finally, local cable TV providers, Bright House Communications and Comcast, will see some real competition. The Star is reporting that AT&T will announce a roll-out of an Internet-based TV service at the Indiana State Museum's IMAX Theater tomorrow, where it will demonstrate its IPTV service.

[Red Bank TV] Verizon and the state wide franchise: The State Board of Public Utilities (BPU) should ask Verizon if they really are for competition and want to keep the internet a level playing field or if they are only for competition when it comes to getting a piece of the cable TV pie.

http://www.tvover.net [Tvover.net] IPTV News, Events, Jobs, Service Providers - TVover.net: We'll bring you the latest business reports and .Assembly Vote - A Critical Step Toward Choice for California Cable TV .

http://eyeptv.blogspot.com [Eyeptv.blogspot.com] IPTV News: Broadcasting live message using IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) technology just prior to the beginning of trading, Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft said, "We look forward to working with Reliance Communications to bring this exciting technology to consumers in India." "In fact, this message is being delivered to you today on the stock exchange floor using the Microsoft T V IPTV platform. IPTV is an innovative new technology that enables communications services providers to deliver next generation television services that make TV viewing experience better and more personalised," he said.

http://eastbay.bizjournals.com [Eastbay.bizjournals.com] IPTV's city-by-city battle gets tougher - East Bay Business Times:: Cities receive franchising fees of up to 5 percent of a cable TV operator's annual gross revenues. Franchise agreements also allow cities to oversee the installation and maintenance of equipment - protecting residents and property - and to guarantee local access stations that broadcast everything from city council meetings to area high school sports.

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