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Verizon asks FCC for permission to interrupt cable s broadcast

Posted on March 26, 2008

Verizon has filed a request with the FCC asking for the right to cancel existing cable television service on a customer s behalf. Such a move could change the landscape, allowing for new television providers, such as Verizon with its FiOS (Fiber Optic Service) network, to get a foot in the door.Current regulations stipulate that the customer must be the one to terminate their service. Verizon argues that the removal of this requirement would create a more competitive landscape.Though Verizon is often associated with its phone networks, the company has been busy building up and promoting its ...

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