Archive for: February 2007

It’s been a little more than a month now since Michigan’s “Uniform Video Services Local Franchising Act” became law. According to many assessments, the new law will soon create competition in cable services throughout Michigan. I’m betting otherwise.

First, a little common sense: When was the last time that a bill strongly supported by the telephone industry and privately favored by cable companies actually benefited anyone? Unfortunately, this common sense Continue Reading…

The International City/County Management Association recently released its white paper titled: “Forced Franchising: Why the Telephone Industry’s Call for ‘Shall Issue’ Franchising Shouldn’t Be Answered.” I was honored to write the white paper on the ICMA’s behalf, … Continue Reading…