Verizon Looks to Take On Tampa

Telco Applies to Offer FiOS TV to 77,000 Households

By Multi Channel News Staff -- Multichannel News, 7/2/2007 2:01:00 PM

Verizon Communications filed for a franchise to offer its FiOS TV service to 77,000 more households in the Tampa, Fla., area.

The telco is aiming to take on Bright House Networks in Tarpon Springs, Comcast in Sarasota and Bright House and Knology in parts of Pinellas County.

Verizon expects to have approval for its application on or before July 24.

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