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AT&T Picks a-la-carte Cable

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AT&T has backed the FCC’s recommendation to give consumers a choice of cable channels, telling the FCC that it wants to offer a la carte programming, USA Today reports.

AT&T plans to start selling video services later this month. But to sell its TV services a la carte, AT&T would need the cooperation of programmers - who have so far refused.

Verizon says it is also considering a la carte.

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