| So... As is said, As expected (see previous report), the FCC today ruled to ban cable operators from striking exclusive deals with MDU (multiple dwelling unit) landlords. Does this mean the ruling only bans cable providers from doing this?
So it means that Satellite providers can continue to do this? I know several people that live in apartment buildings that are only served by DirecTV or Dish Network.
And are Verizon and AT&T allowed to go into buildings and get exclusivity, and the cable companies can't?
If this is not the case, then this DSLR article is worded wrong and should not say "Cable Contracts" or "ban cable operators." |
4 edits | said by smcallah:So it means that Satellite providers can continue to do this? I know several people that live in apartment buildings that are only served by DirecTV or Dish Network. And are Verizon and AT&T allowed to go into buildings and get exclusivity, and the cable companies can't? My reading of the news release on the order says that it does not apply to ALL video providers - only cable under section 628 of the Communications Act.
»fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a···63A1.pdf
Says the news release:
The Commission also adopted a Further Notice of the Proposed Rulemaking (Further Notice) that seeks comment on whether we should take action to address exclusivity clauses entered into by DBS providers(that is satellite companies), private cable operators, and other MVPDs(that is the telcos) who are not subject to Section 628. Basically Martin is still on a tear trying his best to screw cable companies and help the telcos.
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