AT&T v. Portland, et al.

On June 22, 2000, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed an earlier June 4, 1999 District Court decision requiring AT&T  to provide "open access" to its cable modem lines.  The Court concluded that the Communications Act prohibits the City of Portland from conditioning the transfer of a cable franchise on non-discriminatory access to AT&T's cable broadband network.

More Information

AT&T v. Portland, et al. U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Decision

AT&T v. Portland, et al Brief of Amicus Curiae the openNet Coalition

AT&T v. Portland, et al Brief of Amicus Curiae the US Conference of Mayors, et al.

AT&T v. Portland, et al. Opinion
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