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Archive for: September 2007

September 28, 2007

Vonage Singing the Blues

Filed under: Technology - 28 Sep 2007

We’re all familiar with those happy-go-lucky “whoo-hoo-whoo-hoo-hoo” Vonage commercials.  But for the last few days the company must have been singing the blues.

It’s been a rocky week for the voice-over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) pioneer.  First came news from the federal court in … Continue Reading…

September 26, 2007

NATOA Requests Your Immediate Support on S. 1453

Filed under: Legislation/Dockets, Municipal Issues - 26 Sep 2007

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee is expected to vote on the ITFA Extension Act of 2007 (S. 1453) on Thursday, Sept. 27.  The legislation, co-sponsored by Senators Carper, Alexander, … Continue Reading…

September 25, 2007

Adrian, Michigan Files Complaint Against Comcast

It’s been almost nine months since Michigan’s “Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act” became effective.  The third complaint under that new law was filed by the City of Adrian, Michigan late last week. 

Although anxiety has been building for some time … Continue Reading…

September 12, 2007

Communities Begin to Update Right-of-Way Ordinances

Filed under: IPTV, Municipal Issues - 12 Sep 2007

Last night, governing bodies in two southeast Michigan communities voted unanimously to approve amendments to their local right-of-way ordinances.  While not targeted directly at AT&T’s VRAD boxes, the ordinance amendments will … Continue Reading…

September 6, 2007

More Competition, Higher Prices

Filed under: Blogroll, Comcast, Competitive Franchising - 06 Sep 2007

News is starting to trickle in on the real impact that increased wireline competition has on cable prices.  Unfortunately, the reports aren’t encouraging.
 … Continue Reading…