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F.C.C. Planning Rules to Open Cable Market
“The Federal Communications Commission is preparing to impose significant new regulations to open the cable television market to independent programmers and rival video services after determining that cable companies have become too dominant in the industry, senior commission officials said.
The finding, under a law that gives the commission expanded powers over the cable television industry if it becomes too big, is expected to be announced this month. It is a major departure for the agency and the industry, which was deregulated by an act of Congress in 1996.”
Oh, and Mr Cleland, take note of a previous article and decision by Mr. Martin;
F.C.C. Set to End Sole Cable Deals for Apartments
“Exclusive contracts have been one of the most significant barriers to competition,” Kevin J. Martin, chairman of the commission, said in an interview. Cable prices have risen “about 93 percent in the last 10 years,” he said. “This is a way to introduce additional competition, which will result in lower prices and greater innovation.”
Am I reading this correctly? There appears to be a problem with competition? No, No, No! Tell Kevin he’s wrong Scott!
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