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**Chris** · 21-02-2012, 20:45

AFAIK the exclusive regional franchises no longer exist - that may have been a condition at some point in the past when the cablecos began to merge. I believe that any company can start a cable network wherever it likes these days, provided they get whatever local planning consent they need.

21-02-2012, 20:45	#2
Chris Trollsplatter Cable Forum Team Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North of Watford Services: Humane elimination of all common Internet pests Posts: 38,308	Re: North Wales cable franchise AFAIK the exclusive regional franchises no longer exist - that may have been a condition at some point in the past when the cablecos began to merge. I believe that any company can start a cable network wherever it likes these days, provided they get whatever local planning consent they need.