Verizon Communications has announced that it has reached a cable TV franchise deal with the city of Pittsburgh. This deal is subject to the approval of City Council will run for 10 years and the Telco will compete with the leading cable operator in the region Comcast.
The franchise deal will allow Verizon to deliver its cable service throughout the entire city within six years. Verizon will also provide Pittsburgh with a private fiber-optic network for its public safety communications.
Mayor Luke Ravenstahl of Pittsburgh said “I am very pleased that the city and Verizon have reached an agreement that will pave the way for cable competition in Pittsburgh, for the first time in the city’s history, Pittsburgh residents will have a choice in their cable provider.”
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