At&Amp;T Brings Video Services to Toledo

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According to AT&T, SB 117, sponsored by Senator Jeff Jacobson, reformed Ohio's video franchising system, bringing the benefits of video competition to Ohio consumers by establishing statewide uniform standards that streamlined the authorization process and encouraged competition and new investment. Senate Bill 117 was a tremendous shot in the arm for both capital investment and jobs; 470 jobs were added in Ohio as a result of that bill passage and I commend the foresight on the part of the legislature to see that the world is changing and we need to adapt to it, especially on this video side.

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At&Amp;T Brings Video Services to Toledo

Toledo Business Journal recently interviewed Michael E. Kehoe, AT&T Ohio vice president, and Dennis J. Hellmann, AT&T Ohio director external affairs. They shared the following thoughts.

Toledo Business Journal: Can you discuss major trends and changes taking place in the telecommunications industry, including cellular phone usage, wireless Internet, Wi-Fi and WiMax?

Michael Kehoe: One trend we want to talk about is the increased usage of the wireless phone for Internet access , other data such as the video over the phone, and also texting. There is tremendous growth in that regard.

As of October of this...

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