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AT&T Fiber Network Runs Into Opposition

Eric Bangeman writes on ARS Technica:

What's not to love about a brand-spanking-new fiber deployment (even if it's only to the node, and not the curb)? Consumers will get higher Internet speeds, better service over new infrastructure, plus more choice when it comes to television.

If you're a local government that is used to revenues from cable franchises, the fact that AT&T is not willing to enter into local franchise agreements to deliver its IPTV service is a serious drawback. The Chicago suburb of Roselle is firing back at AT&T over the issue, passing an ordinance that will require the telecom to halt work on Project Lightspeed for 180 days.

posted by Fergie @ 4/02/2006 02:26:00 PM