WisBusiness: TDS Chief Expects Cable Bill To Become Law
Posted: 4:34 pm CDT May 16, 2007
By Brian E. Clark
WisBusiness.com
Special To Channel 3000TDS President and CEO Dave Wittwer said Wednesday that he continues to support the cable competition bill now before the Joint Finance Committee and remains convinced it will be passed into law and signed by the governor.Supporters said the legislation, which allows traditional telecommunications carriers like TDS and AT&T to enter the video entertainment marketplace, would result in more competition and save users up to $150 a year. It would give the state the power to grant statewide franchises to certain video service providers.Opponents said the bill will reduce funding of local access channels -- most of which are funded by franchise revenue-sharing agreements -- and lower customer service standards. Cable franchises are now handled by local governments."If it is done right, it's a good thing," said Wittwer, speaking at a business luncheon sponsored by WisBusiness.com, Madison Magazine and the Madison Club.To continue reading, visit WisBusiness.com.
WisBusiness.com
Special To Channel 3000TDS President and CEO Dave Wittwer said Wednesday that he continues to support the cable competition bill now before the Joint Finance Committee and remains convinced it will be passed into law and signed by the governor.Supporters said the legislation, which allows traditional telecommunications carriers like TDS and AT&T to enter the video entertainment marketplace, would result in more competition and save users up to $150 a year. It would give the state the power to grant statewide franchises to certain video service providers.Opponents said the bill will reduce funding of local access channels -- most of which are funded by franchise revenue-sharing agreements -- and lower customer service standards. Cable franchises are now handled by local governments."If it is done right, it's a good thing," said Wittwer, speaking at a business luncheon sponsored by WisBusiness.com, Madison Magazine and the Madison Club.To continue reading, visit WisBusiness.com.
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