Granted it is just a subcommittee but this week saw a bill allowing AT&T and Verizon to file for and receive (within 30 days) a national cable franchise, make steady progress to the full Energy and Commerce Committe and possibly, eventually the House floor. The Telcos would prefer that their IP service not be deemed to be a cable franchise. But they appear willing to give ground on that somewhat to get the bill done. This will be a big deal increasingly. Good for consumers I think. Time's they are a changing. Tim Sanders tim@thefinalmile.net  www.thefinalmile.net  www.wimaxglobalnews.com