NATOA Files Ex Parte on STELA Reauthorization
The FCC should narrow the scope of the effective competition proceeding (see 1505150035) and take targeted steps to streamline the current process in an effort to assist small cable operators, NATOA said in an ex parte filing posted Monday in…
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docket 15-53. The Intergovernmental Advisory Committee also expressed concern that cable operators, once subject to a presumption of nationwide effective competition would seek to move public, educational and governmental (PEG) access channels from the basic tier of service. The commission's proposed rule would not only affect rates charged for basic tier services, but also PEG carriage, uniform pricing within the franchise area and equipment fee increases, the ex parte said.