El Latino-Americano

Amazing new advances in telecommunications can change the face of our nation, but burdensome government regulations are keeping this technology from getting into the hands of ordinary Americans. The worst of these are franchise laws, which allow only one or sometimes a handful of cable companies to serve an area. These laws make it very difficult for new competitors to enter the market. Video programming over high-speed networks offers consumers like you better, more innovative service, as well as more competition to keep prices in check, but outdated franchise laws are restricting access to these new technologies.

Fortunately, Representatives Marsha Blackburn (Tenn.) and Albert Wynn (Md.) in the House, and Senators Gordon Smith (Ore.) and Jay Rockefeller (WV) in the Senate, recently introduced “The Video Choice Act of 2005.” This important legislation begins to modernize our nation’s cable franchise regulations, allowing phone and Internet companies to provide video services and compete with existing cable monopolies. This bill is a great step in the right direction, which is why we need you to tell your legislators to cosponsor it.

It’s clear that “The Video Choice Act of 2005” will go a long way toward creating a free and fair market for video programming. If America reforms its outdated cable franchise laws, consumers can choose from cable, satellite, telephone, Internet, and perhaps even power companies to provide television services. This important legislation will undoubtedly allow Americans to enjoy the benefits of greater competition: more choices, access to new technologies, and better prices.

That’s why it’s critical that you urge your representative and senators to cosponsor “The Video Choice Act of 2005.” Use our automatic email system to tell your legislators to sign onto this important legislation. Also, make sure to visit our campaign website at www.chooseyourcable.com, where you can get up-to-date information on this effort to allow Americans more options in their cable TV service.

Recent innovations could move America into a new technological age, but government regulations are standing in the way. Make sure to contact your legislators today and tell them: I want to choose my cable!