FreedomWorks Ads Highlight Telecom Competition in Texas

Competition is working. That is the message in a new round of FreedomWorks print advertising that went to press on Wednesday, October 19. The ads, which are designed to reach national policymakers and opinion leaders, describe the substantial benefits that increased competition among television service providers delivers to consumers. The advertisement will be running in a range of Beltway publications: The Washington Times, Roll Call, The Hill, Congress Daily, CQ Today, and Communications Daily.

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The advertisements focus on Keller, Texas, a city which recently opened its cable television market to competition, thanks to a new reform law passed by the state legislature and Governor Rick Perry. FreedomWorks was heavily involved in advocating passage of this important telecommunications reform bill. The new legislation opened up the Texas market and the ensuing competition has caused existing cable companies to begin to lower prices. Telecom reform in Texas is forcing a 180 degree shift in the direction of prices.

This is just the initial benefit for Texas consumers due to competition; over time, besides lower prices, competition will lead to better service and more choices. In its most recent advertisements, FreedomWorks is once again highlighting the benefits of competition, and urging Members of Congress to adopt similar legislation and bring real competition and innovation to consumers across the nation.