More than 2 million New Jersey households are closer to having more choices when it comes to cable television service. On Thursday, the Garden State's leading telephone provider, Verizon, sought
regulatory approval to offer television in 316 communities, bringing more competition to a state where television has been dominated by cable companies.
Verizon says its plan would include
2.1 million homes, or 70% of the state's households. It hopes to begin offering the service in late December, and to have it available to 500,000 homes by March. For $42.99 per month, Verizon will
offer over a fiber-optic network nearly 200 digital channels, more than 20 high-definition channels, and a video library with 3,000 titles.
"We're throwing open the door to video choice in
New Jersey and consumers will be the true winners," says Dennis Bone, Verizon New Jersey president.
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