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Phone companies lose round in Texas TV bid
May 30, 2005
Scotched bill could have given Verizon and SBC a leg up in their efforts to offer television services.
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AT&T enters TV market
January 5, 2006
Company offers Internet-based TV service to a limited number of customers in Texas.
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Telcos, cable companies face off over TV franchises
May 27, 2005
The heat is on this weekend in Texas, where lawmakers will debate legislation that could help phone companies entering the TV market.
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AT&T to buy BellSouth for $67 billion
March 5, 2006
The combined company would generate about $130 billion in sales and serve nearly 70 million local phone customers.
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AT&T brings new low to DSL prices
February 3, 2006
Telephone company cuts introductory pricing on its broadband service to $12.99 per month--with a catch, naturally.
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Verizon touts new music and networking services
January 5, 2006
Company CEO unveils long-awaited music service and talks up its network advances at CES in Las Vegas.
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Verizon adds another big TV partner
September 21, 2005
Carrier signs a content deal with Walt Disney and its ABC, ESPN and Soapnet units, as it prepares to launch its Fios television service.
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Verizon switches on TV service
September 22, 2005
Launch of paid TV service marks opening of bid to take on cable providers in video. But Verizon has a long road ahead of it, analysts say.
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Texas TV bill stalls
July 21, 2005
But legislature may get another shot at bill meant to let phone companies get statewide franchise to offer TV service.
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FCC to investigate video franchise rules
November 3, 2005
The feds are investigating whether local communities inhibit competition for TV service.
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Texas TV franchise bill not dead
July 15, 2005
In Texas, if at first you don't succeed, call a special legislative session and try again.
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AT&T promises IPTV to low-income residents
May 9, 2006
CEO promises to serve 5.5 million low-income homes as part of broadband IPTV services over new network.
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