Verizon's TV Licensing May Be Only Half The Fight For IPTV Rollout

Iria · Jul 4, 2006, 02:27 PM

Source: Networking Pipeline
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NEW YORK, - Verizon Communications Inc. looks increasingly impatient to roll out its Web-based television service nationwide, suing a Maryland county last week for hampering its entry, but getting licenses may only be half the battle.

Analysts say that while Verizon's state-of-the-art fiber optic network allows multiple channels of high-definition video and faster downloading, the phone company must show more proof that its multibillion dollar investment is worthwhile.

Jul 4, 2006, 02:27 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Verizon's TV Licensing May Be Only Half The Fight For IPTV Rollout Source: Networking Pipeline _________ NEW YORK, - Verizon Communications Inc. looks increasingly impatient to roll out its Web-based television service nationwide, suing a Maryland county last week for hampering its entry, but getting licenses may only be half the battle. Analysts say that while Verizon's state-of-the-art fiber optic network allows multiple channels of high-definition video and faster downloading, the phone company must show more proof that its multibillion dollar investment is worthwhile.