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History of U-Verse
Now that at&t video franchise application is again 'in process' consumer advocates need to help determine how PUBLIC ACT 07-253 is interpreted in regulation:
Aug 16, 2005 – "IPTV works fine in the lab, where conditions are pristine. But throw IPTV into a live, working network with millions of paying customers, and all bets are off. Indeed, nobody knows how IPTV will behave once it is "scaled," or rolled out, to millions of paying customers. One of the largest IPTV installations in the world is in China, and that one has only about 500,000 customers. "Scaling is clearly an issue," says Jeff Weber, an SBC vice president in charge of IPTV. "And anybody who tells you otherwise isn't just dumb — they're lying." Scaling isn't the only issue, however. SBC also has to build numerous support systems — provisioning, customer service and billing, for instance. In addition, it has to train installation crews to deal with IPTV's many nuances. Source
- June 2006 – the DPUC ruled that at&t’s U-verse television product was not a “cable service” in a split and controversial decision. The decision did not authorize at&t to begin offering the product. The Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC), cable companies and consumer organization opposed the DPUC’s June 2006 decision which was appealed in Federal Court. docket 05-06-12
- June 2007 – The Connecticut Legislature passed legislation to open competition in the marketplace to an alternate provider type. This legislation was championed by at&t’s and was also contested by informed consumer advocacy groups. The law required significant regulatory follow-up to clarify it issues like taxes and community access.
- July 2007 – Governor Rell signed the new legislation.
- October 1, 2007 - at&t Connecticut filed an application for a video franchise pursuant to under the new application process. The process requires that the DPUC determine if the applicant qualifies for a state-wide video franchise.
- October 9, 2007 – the Federal Court ruled on the appeal of the DPUC’s June 2006 order. The Federal Court overturned the DPUC’s order, and determined that U-verse is a cable service under federal law.
- October 15, 2007 – the DPUC denied at&t’s October 1st competitive video franchise application because the Federal Court found that at&t’s U-verse is a cable service. at&t was to cease marketing U-verse and applying for a cable TV franchise.
- Also on October 15, 2007 – In a press release, Attorney Richard Blumenthal stated: ..."the state Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) - in a landmark victory - has agreed that AT&T's U-Verse must be regulated as a cable service, which will ensure real cable competition throughout Connecticut.” ...“This decision is a huge total victory for Connecticut consumers - holding the promise to change the landscape of cable service and provide real competition with lower prices and better service for all consumers throughout the state, Blumenthal said.” ...“I commend and thank the DPUC for standing steadfast on the side of consumers in this hard-fought battle. I will continue this fight relentlessly - defending the DPUC decision if AT&T unwisely and unfortunately challenges it."
- October 15, 2007 Energy & Technology Commitee Leadership submit letter embracing a at&t because intent of 07-253 was to grant at&t a statewide franchise.
- October 16, 2007 – at&t challenged in state court the DPUC’s decision arguing that at&t is entitled to seek a certificate of video franchise."
- October 23, 2007 – Governor resonds to economic threats and supports at&t. Gov. M. Jodi Rell issued a statement urging state regulators to reverse their decision earlier this month to force AT&T to seek a cable TV franchise for the service." CACSCC Chairmans Letter to Governor
- October 24, 2007 – Attorney Generals Office -Motion to Stay - requesting at&t be allowed to continue marketing during challenge period." Motion
- October 25, 2007 – at&t response to Motion to Stay
- October 31, 2007 Hartford Superior Court Judge Robert McWeeny renders a decision.at&t does not need to seek cable franchise.
- November 1,2007 DPUC Commissioners issue statement that at&t is granted video franchise without full public docket process.
- Pursuant to Section 2(g) of the Act, AT&T has acquired a Certificate of Video Franchise Authority (CVFA). This CVFA provides AT&T: (1) a grant of authority to provide video service as requested in the Application; (2) a grant of authority to own, lease, maintain, operate, manage or control facilities in, under or over any public highway in the delivery of such service, subject to the laws of the state. This grant of authority is subject to the lawful operation of video service by AT&T or its successor in interest.
