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Wednesday 9/27, Newtown Township (Bucks County, PA) approved an ordinance to allow Verizon to offer fiber optic cable service. Service is expected to be available second quarter 2007.

Cable competition on its way By JAMES MCGINNIS Bucks County Courier Times BENSALEM Verizon said it could launch its entertainment network in Bensalem early next year, offering Bensalem residents their first ever taste of competition in cable TV. The telecommunications company signed...

A consortium of 35 suburban Philadelphia townships have negotiated a model franchise agreement with Verizon. See complete article below. http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/111-08232006-701569.html

FIOS downtime I have had FIOS Internet for about 9 months, and have not had any downtime that I am aware of. Can't comment on FIOS TV, still waiting for local franchise agreement.

From Bucks County Courier Times (11/6/2005): Verizon has moved closer to providing video programming to Bucks customers who already are on the company's voice and data network. The company is negotiating with 31 Bucks municipalities to develop a joint cable television franchise...

I only have FIOS for internet and phone, (Verizon still has to work out a franchising agreement with the township). However, my current setup cost nothing, in fact, Verizon gave me the first month of internet service for free.

Stuck with E* for now I have been a E* subscriber for 4 years. I have a 6000 and three 3900s, with the 120 pack + HD pack + HBO + cinemax. I get locals (in HD) via OTA antenna. I would like to add a DVR or two, but I want name based recording, plus changing over would require almost $400 in...