FCC To End Exclusive Cable For Apartments

spiffyman writes "The New York Times is reporting that on Wednesday the FCC will end exclusive contracts to provide cable service to apartment buildings. Commission Chairman Kevin J. Martin is quoted as saying that cable prices have risen 'about 93 percent in the last 10 years' and that the FCC hopes to see more competition out of this move. This is a step in the right direction. In my apartment, for example, I have (dead) outlets for one cable company but am forced to go with the higher-priced firm. Moves like this will help those who live in areas where competition — even minimal competition — exists. The article also discusses the impact this may have on low- to middle-income families, who disproportionately live in apartment complexes."

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Re:Right of life, liberty, and cable

[notamisfit]

Sadly enough, not in a country with rent control, food stamps, and Medicaid. In a few years we'll probably have "Cable-Aid", helping the poor unfortunate souls with their entertainment budget straight from your pocket and mine.