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Congressman Mike Doyle Praises Low Power FM Radio Service
from: Prometheus Radio Project
Contact: Hannah Sassaman, 267-970-4007
Congressman Mike Doyle Praises Low Power FM Radio Service
Diverse Groups Congratulate the Congressman for Leadership in Fight to Expand LPFM
Excerpt from Congressman's Comments Below
Congressman Mike Doyle, a 7th-term Congressman from Pittsburgh, and the Vice Chair of Congress' Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, took a public opportunity to praise the low power FM service, as he keynoted the Future of Music Coalition's Technology and IP Day, the morning of Wednesday, May 2nd, in Washington, DC.
The 700 MHz Auction, Open Access and Municipal Wireless Networks
from: Muniwireless.com
The 700 MHz Auction, Open Access and Municipal Wireless Networks
From MuniWireless, May 2, 2007
By Harold Feld
It seems counterintuitive that the FCC’s consideration of rules for the upcoming 700 MHz auction will have much impact on the future of municipal wireless. But two proposals under consideration could make significant new spectrum available for both licensed and unlicensed wireless system operators. These proposals would require winners of certain licenses to offer their 700 MHz spectrum on an affordable wholesale basis. If the FCC approves these proposals, municipal systems could lease “beachfront” spectrum to expand the reach and power of their own wireless networks.
NY: The NYS Telecommunications Reform Act is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
Note: follow the discussion thread at the source link
from: The Albany Project
The NYS Telecommunications Reform Act is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread...
Thu May 03, 2007 at 13:32:15 PM EDT
(I'll be the first to admit that I'm not terribly literate in telecom issues, but I've been talking lately to folks who certainly are. Topic #1 these days is Assemblyman Brodsky's Telecommunications bill. It has been described to me by more than one person as the "gold standard" in state telecom legislation. Oddly, very few people seem to be paying much attention to it, including the Governor. I asked Pete to post about the bill so we can all learn about it and to start a conversation about what exactly makes it worthy of our support. Thanks to Pete for posting this. - promoted by lipris)
Cable Choice and Competition Issue being fought at States Level
from: bitchslappin.net
Cable Choice and Competition Issue being fought at States Level
Apparently the Telecomms are meeting more resistance than they used to. There is a LOT of lobbying money being spent on this by the Telecomms, as well as by the Cable Companies who have their own agenda. And the fight has gotten dirty. When Massachussetts wanted to amend the Cable Choice and Competition Bill, Verizon started making noises about stopping the buildout of FiOS in Massachussetts, prompting harsh words on both sides of the issue as well as some attention in the halls of Congress about fairness, equity, entitlement, tax breaks, and redlining.
MA: Write To Senator Brewer and Representative Donelan Today
from: AOTV13
Write To Senator Brewer & Representative Donelan Today
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Dear Friends of AOTV:
We are asking you to contact Senator Brewer and Representative Donelan to oppose Senate Bill 1975/House Bill 3385. The bill would take cable franchising authority away from local govenments and give this power to the state. This legislation would be harmful to consumers, because it would:
WI: Keep an eye out for your local cable-TV station
from: River Falls journal
Editorial: Keep an eye out for your local cable-TV station
Phil Pfuehler
River Falls Journal - 05/03/2007
Debate on a state bill that may boost competition among video service providers goes on in Madison. The aim, bill supporters say, is to give consumers more choices — cable, Internet and phone services — at lower prices.
New FCC ruling has community television representatives worried
from: Sun Newspapers
New FCC ruling has community television representatives worried
BY GRANT BOELTER - SUN NEWSPAPERS
(Created: Wednesday, May 2, 2007 9:47 PM CDT)
When you pay your cable bill each month, a portion of what you pay goes toward televising local government programming, as well as building and maintaining the technology infrastructure used by your city's government buildings.
MI: Senate and House Bills Update
from: Blandin on Broadband
Senate & House Telecommunications Bills Update
I love when people help me out with information! Towards that end I was delighted to speak today with Anne Higgins from the Minnesota League of Cities on the statewide cable franchising bill.
WI: Cable TV bill has two sides
from: Hudson Star Observer
Cable TV bill has two sides
Editorial staff, Hudson Star-Observer
Published Thursday, May 03, 2007
Cable television has been brought into the spotlight recently with a state bill that appears to be designed to lower cable TV rates. Local officials across the state, however, are concerned that the new bill could take away most local control of cable franchises. The new bill also may jeopardize local cable access stations, and that has city officials worried.
CO: Qwest renews bid for franchise deals
from: Denver Post
Qwest renews bid for franchise deals
The firm will negotiate to provide television services in 12 Colorado cities to compete with Comcast.
By Kimberly S. Johnson and Steve McMillan
Denver Post Staff Writers
Article Last Updated: 05/03/2007 02:39:57 AM MDT
Qwest plans to relaunch its efforts to reach video-franchise agreements with a dozen Colorado cities in the next couple of months, the company's state president said Wednesday.
