Virginia Law Aims to Widen Field of Cable Providers
Chris L. Jenkins and Rosalind S. Helderman writes in The Washington Post:
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) signed legislation Friday that supporters say will increase competition in the television cable business and potentially reduce monthly cable bills for consumers.More here.
House Bill 1404, which overwhelmingly passed the General Assembly, makes it easier for a phone company such as Verizon Communications Inc. to offer television service that would compete with cable companies. The law, which takes effect July 1, offers a way to accelerate the negotiation of franchise agreements between companies and local governments.
posted by Fergie @ 3/11/2006 12:32:00 PM
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