Make more sense to get (TV) franchise license, before install?
Just a thought.
Wouldn't it put more pressure on (local) governments if Verizon didn't begin the months long process of installing fiber *UNTIL* they had whatever (TV) franchise required, in hand?
Such pressure only likely to be a bit more than noticable? Essentially pointless?
Internet / Phone only ain't "never" gonna' pay to install FiOS into an entire town, without the vital TV segment?