Verizon deal could be stalled over the issue of public access

    The effort to break Comcast’s hold over pay-TV in Philadelphia could hit a snag over funding for public access television. As WHYY’s Susan Phillips reports – City Council is expected to vote this week on the city’s deal with Verizon to bring FiOS service to Philadelphia.

    The effort to break Comcast’s hold over pay-TV in Philadelphia could hit a snag over funding for public access television. As WHYY’s Susan Phillips reports – City Council is expected to vote this week on the city’s deal with Verizon to bring FiOS service to Philadelphia. [audio: reports20090204verizonmoney.mp3]

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