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Witnesses testified about the status of competition in the multi-channel video programming distribution marketplace. They talked about mergers, future opportunities for entrance into Direct …

The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 12, the Cable Television Consumer Protection Act of 1991. The bill was designed to regulate the prices and quality of cable television services, …

Witnesses testified about the pros and cons of regulating the cable industry to promote increased competition in the marketplace, and about the effects of optical cable, satellite television…

The hearing focused on the effects of the Cable Act of 1984. Mr. Fritts talked about the monopolies in cable. He said that the cable rates for consumers had increased 29% in the two ye…

The subcommittee held a hearing on regulation of and competition in the cable industry. This video includes the original advertisements that aired in 1988. Additionally, the first hour of th…

Witnesses testified on satellite equipment and programming access. This is an incomplete program.