ALU News Alcatel-Lucent Applauds the Federal Communications Commission's Ruling on Local Cable Franchising
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Communications Commission today ruled in favor of local
video franchise regulation reform with an order that local franchising
authorities may not unreasonably refuse to award competitive franchises.
Alcatel-Lucent applauds the Commission for its leadership in recognizing
the need for reform of the video franchise process. This regulatory
reform is key to the deployment of competitive video services and the
next generation of high speed broadband networks.
“This is a victory for both consumers and for
the advancement of next-generation broadband networks across the U.S.,”
said Cindy Christy, Alcatel-Lucent, President North America. “Through
these reforms competitive entrants in the video market can help
accelerate the availability of high speed broadband to consumers and
enterprises across the United States.”
Alcatel-Lucent has been working with the FCC, Congress, and the States
to streamline the entry of competitive video providers and create a
regulatory environment that allows the investment necessary for advanced
broadband technologies. Today’s ruling is
consistent with Alcatel-Lucent’s commitment to
support the removal of regulatory barriers for all service providers,
regardless of platform, to accelerate the deployment of competitive
broadband networks.
Alcatel-Lucent is the global leader in broadband access and is currently
working with several service providers in the U.S. to deploy video
services.
About Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that
enable service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, to
deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a
leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP
technologies, applications, and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the
end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for
people at home, at work and on the move. With 79,000 employees and
operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner
with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services
team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and
innovation organizations in the telecommunications industry.
Alcatel-Lucent achieved proforma combined revenues of Euro 18.6 billion
in 2005, and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located
in Paris. [All figures exclude impact of
activities to be transferred to Thales]. For
more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com
