Updated at 1:20 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2007
Hawaiian Telcom asks for extension on TV decision
Advertiser Staff
A state deadline to decide whether Hawai'i's major telephone company can offer TV services over its phone lines has been delayed from July 31 to Aug. 31.Hawaiian Telcom requested the extension — its 10th.
Hawaiian Telcom is seeking a cable franchise license from the state, which would give the company the right to offer video service in Honolulu in competition with Time Warner Oceanic Cable. The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is reviewing the company's application.
Hawaiian Telcom has said it plans to launch the Internet-based television in early 2008.
