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from: MultiChannel News

Cablers, AT&T Compromise in Connecticut
New Version of Legislation Brings Telcos, Incumbent Cable Operators Closer to Parity

By Linda Haugsted3/16/2007 5:52:00 PM

Last year’s fight for video reform in Connecticut would have allowed new entrants in while locking incumbents into their franchises until a competitor reached 20% of towns in a franchise.

from: MultiChannel News

Connecticut Legislature to Ponder Cable Bills

The Connecticut General Assembly’s Energy & Technology Committee postponed a hearing on two bills related to cable television service and signal quality, but legislators promise the issues will be addressed.

from: NY Times

February 25, 2007
Digital Deprivation in a Land of Affluence

By WOODY HOCHSWENDER
Sharon, Conn.

MANY Americans take high-speed Internet service for granted. But in Connecticut, the state with the highest per-capita income in the country, there are still pockets of people without broadband, perhaps the keystone utility of the digital age.

from: NewsDay

Cable TV sues to overturn decision favoring AT&T
July 19, 2006, 8:46 PM EDT

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) _ The battle between the cable television industry and AT&T over expanded video service went to federal court on Wednesday.

Note: This is an dangerous development in the telco push for State Video Franchises. AT&T and Verizon attempted to make this artificial distinction in the House Bill (HR 5252), but even Congressional Representatives wouldn't buy it (though COPE Bill sponsor Rep. Barton did entertain it). In any event, one can only wonder if the Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control is now a subsidiary of AT&T or just completely unaware of ongoing Federal legislation.

from News Day

Draft ruling says AT&T can offer cable over phone lines
May 6, 2006, 12:32 PM EDT

HARTFORD, Conn. -- A draft ruling from the state Department of Public Utility Control would allow AT&T to offer television service over phone lines.