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Re: 70-70 test is for systems with at least 36 channels Well, first, you should know that the FCC's data is based on a survey that is not scientific, because it only is required of the largest systems. Thus the need for the current proceeding to fix the survey. Warren's data is nearly a census of all providers.
Second, the back story on the politics here -- Adelstein hated Martin with a passion. Adelstein is also very close to the cable industry, and at the time was very concerned with his prospects for renomination to the Commission. He made the political calculation that he needed at least one industry group to support him in the Senate Commerce Committee, and particularly to get Sen. Rockefeller to agree to move on his nomination. Adelstein had no friends in broadcast or telecom, so cable became his only option. His traditional allies -- consumer groups -- had no leverage for his renomination, and he thus felt free to ignore their calls for a yes vote on 70-70.
It is telling the difference between Copps' statement that day, and Adelsteins.
Oh well. His renomination is now going nowhere, and he is due to be an ambassador to some far away land. Nice job! |
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4 edits | I think the Warren data is only one source and hence still suspect. This is why there is a need for additional investigation. What about the Nielsen or Kagan data?
I also think there is a large consensus that Martin had telco on the brain and history shows us that he would do anything in his power to kill cable. "Cooking the books" is par for his course.
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| Interesting you mention Nielsen. Consumers Union did their own analysis of 70-70 with Nielsen data as the primary source, and demonstrated 70-70 had likely been met. Media Access Project used ABI data, and also concluded 70-70 had been met.
And yes, Martin had it out for cable, no doubt about that. It just so happened that on this issue he at least had more than just telco on his side.
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Canonsburg, PA | Whether it has been met or not probably really doesn't matter because with the new administration and Democrat controlled Congress the cable industry will probably face regulation worse than anything Martin would have thrown at them. |
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| Well, actually, the conventional wisdom is just the opposite. The coziness of the Congressional Black Caucus with cable and their strong opposition to a la carte means it isDoubtful there will be much if any cable regulation. |
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| reply to Bill Dollar
said by Bill Dollar:Interesting you mention Nielsen. Consumers Union did their own analysis of 70-70 with Nielsen data as the primary source, and demonstrated 70-70 had likely been met. Media Access Project used ABI data, and also concluded 70-70 had been met. In reading these, and considering the sources, I find a bit of speculation in the studies and when you get "close" the line I think people can find ways to keep it under or make it go over.
Two quotes come to mind on both sides of this debate:
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics." -Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain)
"Believe only half of what you see and nothing that you hear." - Dinah Craik |
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