* Connecticut OKs plan by AT&T to offer TV without a franchise
One reason we pay a lot in cable fees is that each municipality got their hands in the mix and take out their tribute. My town gets several dollars from each customer. How did they get along before cable TV tax revenue (relatively new in my area)?
* Cable & Wireless bails on residential broadband
I haven't looked at them in a long time, but C&W is an ancient company that used to handle overseas telegraph cables and early radio. They had many isolated ocean islands that were used as relay stations; they built buildings and huts in a British colonial style.
If you're interested in that sort of history check them out.