Chicago is My Home

23
Jul

AT&T Posed to Roll Out Web-Based Television Service Throughout Chicago

Author: Adam Fendelman, Category: Telecom

CHICAGO – Telecom giant AT&T has laid the groundwork to begin providing television service. Last week, the company notified the city of Chicago that it may begin offering an Internet-based, high-definition TV network in parts of Chicago within 10 days.

AT&T will be competing with cable companies Comcast Corp. and RCN Corp. Both have existing contracts with the city that determine the terms of service. AT&T television service, however, will utilize the provisions of a new state law.

AT&T’s service will operate through the Internet rather than via cable or satellite. Customers will be able to package the Internet television service with their telephone service.

By Megan O’Neil