> Telcos can be broadcasters' best friends when cable TV contract disputes arise.
> Italy's Tiscali chooses to deploy IPTV headend gear from Cisco Systems.
> Economic troubles could be weighing on Verizon's pending Alltel acquisition.
> Aktino sees a tipping point for Ethernet-over-copper opportunities.
> KIT digital acquires Visual Connection
> Tiscali teams with Cisco on IPTV
> TWC wants Manhattan TV market de-regulated
