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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