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Article: TV Choice and Competition Near for Residents of Fitchburg, Mass.
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- Network Weekly News
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- November 9, 2009
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Residents of Fitchburg are a major step closer to having a real choice for their cable television services, thanks to a newly approved agreement authorizing Verizon to offer its FiOS TV service via the most advanced all-digital, fiber-optic network straight to customers' homes and businesses.
Fitchburg Mayor Lisa A. Wong on Thursday (Oct. 22) granted a cable franchise to Verizon, authorizing video choice for thousands of households here.
The mayor's authorization brings to 103 the total number of Massachusetts communities where Verizon's FiOS TV is or will soon be available.
"We are excited to bring FiOS TV, an outstanding alternative for ...