Chattanooga EPB, the electric utility with a 600-mile service area, announced Friday that it's board has directed management to seek video-services franchises city-by-city, rather than apply for a statewide franchise agreement, which is now authorized by law, following two years of bruising battles between AT&T (advancing its U-verse product) and its foes, the allied municipal and cable-tv players. EPB's own plans to use its financial leverage landed it in court to defend against a complaint from Tennessee cable-system operators, who argue the utility is misuing funds and has an unfair advantage.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Chattanooga EPB won't seek statewide video franchise
Chattanooga EPB, the electric utility with a 600-mile service area, announced Friday that it's board has directed management to seek video-services franchises city-by-city, rather than apply for a statewide franchise agreement, which is now authorized by law, following two years of bruising battles between AT&T (advancing its U-verse product) and its foes, the allied municipal and cable-tv players. EPB's own plans to use its financial leverage landed it in court to defend against a complaint from Tennessee cable-system operators, who argue the utility is misuing funds and has an unfair advantage.
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