Is it time to completely replace cable regulation — rules as dated as black and white televisions? That’s the argument being made by economists before the Federal Communications Commission. The comments to the FCC — based on a study by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. — identify US$8.4 billion in annual costs passed directly to consumers in the form of higher rates for service, as well as fees, and equipment, because of stale video franchise regulations.
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Cable Regulations May Be Ripe for Renovation
Posted by: Gene Koprowski March 25, 2006 01:30 AMIs it time to completely replace cable regulation — rules as dated as black and white televisions? That’s the argument being made by economists before the Federal Communications Commission. The comments to the FCC — based on a study by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. — identify US$8.4 billion in annual costs passed directly to consumers in the form of higher rates for service, as well as fees, and equipment, because of stale video franchise regulations.