[opendtv] Re: SBC Joins the Convergence Crowd

  • From: "John Shutt" <shuttj@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 17:24:55 -0500

I thought the theory behind a franchise fee was to provide access to the 
'right-of-way' on telephone poles.

I don't recall DirecTV or Dish Network paying a dime in franchise fees to my 
community.

John Shutt

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Willkie" <JohnWillkie@xxxxxxxxxx>


> Nothing new here; this same argument came up in 1994 before the San Diego
> City Council.  So, instead of paying a 3% franchise fee to the city (like
> cable), PacTel offered to pay a 5% fee on HFC.

 
 
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