Cable

Research & Commentary: Section 652 and Cable-CLEC Mergers

November 8, 2011

On June 21, 2011, the National Cable and Telecommunications Association (NCTA) filed a petition of regulatory forbearance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding Section 652 of t

NCTA: Petition for Declaratory Ruling with FCC on Section 652

Rick Chessen, Neal Goldberg, Steven Morris
June 21, 2011

The problems created by the Commission's failure to clarify Section 652's reach have become particularly acute. Many CLECs are struggling to raise capital.

Bill Would Cap States’ Multichannel Taxes

Legislators in the U.S.

Alyssa Carducci
June 24, 2011

Proposed Retransmission Rules May Ease Broadcast Blackouts

Television blackouts resulting from retransmission fee battles have prompted the Federal Communications Commission to propose new negotiation rules between broadcasters and multichannel video progr

Bruce Edward Walker
May 31, 2011

NH Bill Would Exclude Cable from Utility Protections

A 2009 New Hampshire Supreme Court decision preventing landlords from shutting off cable services they offer free to tenants has evoked new legislation from State Rep. Carol McGuire (R-Epsom).

Marc Oestreich
February 02, 2011

NH Bill Aims to Exclude Cable from Utility Protections

A 2009 New Hampshire Supreme Court decision that prevents landlords from shutting off cable services they offer free to tenants has inspired new legislation from State Representative Carol McGuire

Marc Oestreich
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