"The FCC was also pretty cozy with AT&T and Verizon when it came to changing the video franchise system so the telcos could selectively deploy TV services in the most profitable regions. The cable industry got no such relief, most municipalities forcing operators to deploy into less profitable rural areas (and municipal buildings) if they wanted to do business."
I know in my state statewide franchising rules apply to ALL.
wow. no statewide video franchise in PA. we are just starting to see FiOS and some smaller FTTP companies penetrate the existing incumbent CATV areas. As many also know the rural areas are skipped by incumbent CATV providers so choice is limited to Dish or DTV or OTA etc. Now politics come into play that have the a bigger goal of padding bank accounts more so than providing competition in the market.....sad but true...
