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FCC Chief Backs Down
on Cable Plans

Martin's data slammed; vote on more regulation delayed until next year

New York Times New York Times Nov 28, 07 12:41 AM CST
(Newser) - FCC boss Kevin Martin has lost a big battle in his attempt to tighten up regulation of cable TV, reports the New York Times . After strenuous efforts by cable lobbyists leading up to a heated meeting last night, Martin agreed to push back until next year a vote on expanding the FCC's powers to regulate the industry. Haggling with opponents on the commission over a compromise had delayed the meeting twelve hours. More »

More about:  FCC • cable TV • regulation • telecommunications • Kevin Martin • a la carte pricing

FCC Chief May Not Have Votes to Curb Cable

Martin is struggling for majority of 5-member commission

New York Times New York Times Nov 26, 07 12:53 PM CST
(Newser) - FCC chief Kevin Martin may not have the votes he needs to initiate regulation of the cable industry, reports the New York Times . Martin has scheduled a vote for tomorrow to approve a formal finding that the cable industry has grown too big, which would give the commission power to step in. Democrat Jonathan Adelstein, one of the commission's five members, has switched sides, saying more time is needed before the vote. More »

More about:  FCC • cable TV • regulation • Kevin Martin • monopolies

House GOP Group Slams FCC on Cable

'Too much regulation' of industry,
say Kevin Martin's fellow Republicans

Wall Street Journal Wall Street Journal Nov 20, 07 1:18 AM CST
(Newser) - Republican lawmakers have attacked FCC chairman Kevin Martin's plans to step up regulation of the cable industry, the Wall Street Journal reports. All but two of the 26 Republicans on the House Commerce Committee have signed a letter calling the plans "misguided and harmful." The FCC boss has been trying to rein in cable companies in the last two years. More »

More about:  FCC • cable TV • regulation • Kevin Martin

FCC is Broken, Cable Group Chief Argues

Says government plays favorites, backs policies dooming his industry

Broadcasting & Cable Nov 14, 07 11:44 PM CST
(Newser) - The head of a cable television trade group bashed the head of the FCC today, accusing him of backing policies that “hurt the (cable) industry.” The issue causing most of the fuss, Broadcasting and Cable reports, is the proposed to mandate an a la carte pricing system, which would allow consumers to choose and pay individually for which channels they want. More »

More about:  FCC • Kevin Martin • telecom industry • cable operators • a la carte pricing

FCC Chief Wants to Lift Cross-Ownership Rule

Says letting newspapers own TV stations in same market would aid flagging industry

Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Nov 13, 07 2:10 PM CST
(Newser) - After weeks of speculation, FCC chairman Kevin Martin came out  today in favor of relaxing a decades-old rule barring ownership of newspapers and TV stations in the same market. In a call to reporters and an op-ed piece in the New York Times , he said the change is needed to bolster the flagging newspaper industry; he would allow cross-ownership only in the well-diversified top 20 markets. More »

More about:  News Corp • FCC • Tribune Company • Sam Zell • Kevin Martin

FCC OKs $24.7B Alltel Buyout to Private Group

But wireless carrier's new owner faces "unnecessary" restrictions, commish says

Associated Press Associated Press Oct 27, 07 11:34 AM CDT
(Newser) - The FCC approved a $24.7 billion takeover of Alltel yesterday, but not without imposing some restrictions on the deal and criticism from two of its top officials. Alltel, the nation’s fifth-largest wireless carrier, will now transfer its licenses to TPG Capital and GS Capital Partners, a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs, and its shareholders will bank $71.50/share, the AP reports. More »

More about:  Goldman Sachs • FCC • acquisition • buyout • Kevin Martin • telecom industry • Little Rock, Arkansas • Alltell • Michael Copps

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