In the States
TelCove received regulatory approval to acquire assets and subs in 10 markets from former parent Adelphia. Under the settlement, TelCove takes network assets and subs in Buffalo and Albany, NY, and 8 VA markets. Based in Coudersport, TelCove once operated as Adelphia Business Solutions, but changed its name to distance itself from its former parent. — Alaska op GCI tapped CSG Systems’ "Kenan FX" platform to provide customer care and billing support for its voice and HSD subs. — Responding to increased requests for faith & family based shows, Comcast Nashville will add FamilyNet to its digital lineup Sept 15 on channel 293. — Heavy news day for Time Warner Cable Austin as it launched Bevo-D, a VOD channel showing U of TX sports and related coaches shows 24/7; a WSJ piece mentioned TWCA’s trial of videocalling service to 140K subs in a piece detailing mass market acceptance of videophones.