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Guest Commentary

The Franchise of Deception: Triple Ploy and the Lie of Competition

By SaveAccess.org Guest Commentator

In the past two years, telephone companies have rushed to introduce national and statewide video franchising legislation around the country to better position themselves as cable TV providers. Having failed last year in Congress to buy favorable national legislation, the telcos have now turned to the states for the regulatory edge they seek. Thus far…

In the past two years, telephone companies have rushed to introduce national and statewide video franchising legislation around the country to better position themselves as cable…

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