[opendtv] Re: Cable Show: IP Enthusiasm, 3D Wonder, Regulatory Caution
- From: Craig Birkmaier <craig@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 11:56:19 -0400
At 4:26 PM -0500 5/14/10, Manfredi, Albert E wrote:
Interesting. Genachowski's expressed view on broadcasters in the
past has been that his kids don't know about them because they
always watch cable. And he also doesn't mind having cable costs
included as part of the monthly rent in apartment complexes. And he
doesn't mind reducing the spectrum available to broadcasters, which
in turn reduces the amount of programming they can ever hope to get
on any local cable system. I would therefore conclude that retrans
consent is in jeopardy.
Not from the FCC. It would require an Act of Congress to change this,
as the terms are clearly defined in the 1992 Cable Act. The FCC does
not have the authority to overturn this; at best they could make
recommendations to Congress...
Regards
Craig
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