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1. Telecom Act is year old: many are willing to wait for results

Subjects
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Government regulation, Long-distance telephone service, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Social policy, United States. Congress -- Social policy -- Laws, regulations and rules, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion, Long-distance telephone service -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication policy -- Public opinion -- Laws, regulations and rules, Legislators -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Cable networks (Television) -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion
Abstract

PART I Feb. 8 is first anniversary of signing of Telecom Act. For many, but not all, Act at this point still is work in progress. Two of strongest opponents […]

Published
1997

2. Telecom industry cautiously sees FCC interconnection order as first step

Subjects
Cable television/data services, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Economic policy, Cable television broadcasting industry, Cable television -- Economic policy, Interconnection (Telecommunications), Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Economic policy, Communications industry -- Economic policy
Abstract

Telecom industry offered mixed reviews of FCC interconnection order Thurs. as IXCs groused about continuing access fees and LECs offered tepid endorsement of balanced approach. BellSouth (BS) and SBC Communications […]

Published
1996

3. $23-billion Bell Atlantic-Nynex merger draws praise, fire

Subjects
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Government regulation, Cable television/data services, Telecommunications services industry, Company business management, Company acquisition/merger, Government communications regulation, U S WEST Inc. -- Management -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Laws, regulations and rules, MCI Communications Corp. -- Management -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Bell Atlantic Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Laws, regulations and rules, AT&T Corp. -- Management -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Laws, regulations and rules, NYNEX Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Laws, regulations and rules, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Management, Cable television -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telephone services -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Cable networks (Television) -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Communications industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments
Abstract

Bell Atlantic (BA) and Nynex agreement to $23-billion merger, creating No. 2 telecom carrier with 45% of U.S. long distance and 35% of international traffic, touched off sharp criticism from […]

Published
1996

4. States look at regulatory powers and taxes in newly introduced bills

Subjects
Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, State government -- Laws, regulations and rules, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

Regulatory powers, telemarketing abuses and telecom taxation are dominant issues in telecom bills introduced so far this year in legislatures in western states. Second part of survey by our affiliated […]

Published
1998

5. Kennard targets phone, cable competition in 'very ambitious' agenda

Subjects
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Government regulation, Cable television/data services, Digital television, Company business management, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Management -- Services, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Services, Cable television -- Services, Telephone services -- Services, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Services, Digital television -- Services, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Services
Abstract

FCC Chmn. Kennard targeted expanding choice and speeding price competition in phone and cable industries as top priorities for year in which he also expects Commission to decide on V-chip, […]

Published
1998

6. DoJ and competitors will try to reverse Tex. judge's Telecom Act ruling

Subjects
Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, United States. Department of Justice -- Economic policy, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

Dept. of Justice, on behalf of FCC, will seek stay today in U.S. Dist. Court, Northern Tex., of Dec. 31 ruling by U.S. Dist. Judge Joe Kendall that Secs. 271-75 […]

Published
1998

7. WorldCom sees its MCI bid as quicker and cleaner than competing GTE offer

Subjects
Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, Government communications regulation, MCI Communications Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Laws, regulations and rules, Verizon Business Network Services Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Acquisitions and mergers -- Laws, regulations and rules, Communications industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments
Abstract

WorldCom said Thurs. its bid for MCI has fewer regulatory risks and better chance of creating strong IXC-LEC competitor than competing GTE offer, which could become 'lightning rod' for RHCs […]

Published
1997

8. C-block companies disappointed by penalties, lack of incentives on debt

Subjects
Personal Communications Services, Company financing, Government communications regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Economic policy, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Personal communications services -- Finance
Abstract

Key Hill leaders and C-block licensees criticized FCC Thurs. for 4-part menu-based remedy for financially strapped companies (see separate report, above), saying remedy relies on penalties and punishment rather than […]

Published
1997

9. FCC asks Congress for laws to reclaim spectrum from bankrupt licensees

Subjects
Government regulation, Personal Communications Services, Wireless telecommunications service, Government communications regulation, Company licensing agreement, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules, Cellular telephone services industry -- Licensing agreements, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Personal communications services -- Licensing agreements
Abstract

FCC commissioners put aside differences over C-block remedies Wed. and unanimously asked Congress for legislation that would give agency power to seize licenses from companies that seek protection under bankruptcy […]

Published
1997

10. TV set-makers say V-chip for new TV ratings system is no problem

Subjects
Government communications regulation, V-chip -- Usage -- Equipment and supplies -- Surveys, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Television sets -- Equipment and supplies -- Evaluation -- Usage -- Surveys, Television equipment industry -- Surveys -- Equipment and supplies, Television programs -- Evaluation
Abstract

Technical difficulty is least concern among manufacturers we polled on implementation of V-chip for TV ratings system that was revised this month (CD July 11 p1). But some expressed concern […]

Published
1997

11. FCC denies SBC application to enter long distance in Okla

Subjects
Long-distance telephone service, Government communications regulation, Company licensing agreement, AT&T Inc. -- Licensing agreements, Regional Bell Operating Companies -- Licensing agreements, Long-distance telephone service -- Licensing agreements, Telephone services -- Licensing agreements, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

In 2nd blow to Bell company entry in 2 days, FCC Thurs. rejected SBC's application to provide in-region long distance service in Okla. because RHC doesn't have residential competition and […]

Published
1997

12. Candidate for ITU Secretary Gen. wants to increase responsiveness

Subjects
Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, United Nations. International Telecommunication Union -- Standards, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication policy -- International aspects, Telecommunications services industry -- Standards, Communications industry -- Standards
Abstract

Kenya was first country to nominate one of its citizens to head ITU after term of Secy. Gen. Pekka Tarjanne ends in 1998. Kenyan nominee, ITU Deputy Secy. Gen. Henry […]

Published
1997

13. FCC approves historic universal service and access charge reforms

Subjects
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Government regulation, Long-distance telephone service, Telecommunications services industry, Company pricing policy, Government communications regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules, Long-distance telephone service -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Prices and rates, Telephone services -- Prices and rates, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Prices and rates -- Laws, regulations and rules, Rate regulation -- Laws, regulations and rules, Access charges (Telephone) -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Prices and rates, Communications industry -- Prices and rates -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

In historic action at agenda meeting Wed., FCC began massive job of reforming telephone industry's long-standing subsidy system to make payments more com- patible with increased competition in telecom industry. […]

Published
1997

14. Some promises to open telecom markets don't extend to satellites

Subjects
Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, Satellite communications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication policy -- International aspects -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- International aspects -- Laws, regulations and rules, Communications industry -- International aspects -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

Majority of countries pledging to open telecom markets as part of recent World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement will be open to satellite-based fixed and mobile services. However, some key countries […]

Published
1997

15. Another round in fight at FCC on TV ownership restrictions

Subjects
Government regulation, Government communications regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Political activity, Television broadcasting industry -- Political activity -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Political aspects, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication policy -- Political aspects -- Laws, regulations and rules, Television stations -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Political aspects
Abstract

Reply comments are in at FCC on series of rulemakings looking toward relaxa- tion of restrictions against ownership of 2 TV stations in same market, ban against joint ownership of […]

Published
1997

16. AT&T Chmn. Allen pledges to pass access charge savings on to customers

Subjects
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Long-distance telephone service, Company business management, Company financing, Government communications regulation, AT&T Corp. -- Finance -- Management, Long-distance telephone service -- Finance, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Access charges (Telephone) -- Management
Abstract

Answering question frequently posed by LECs, AT&T Chmn. Robert Allen said Tues. that company will pass 'directly to its customers' any savings in access charges it realizes as result of […]

Published
1997

17. Telecom Act generated massive activity in 1996

Subjects
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

Signing of Telecom Act Feb. 8 set off busiest year in recent memory for telecom policymakers. FCC resources were strained as agency struggled to implement new law through dozens of […]

Published
1996

18. Fields blames Hundt for interconnection order

Subjects
Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, United States. House of Representatives. Subcommittee on Telecommunications -- Officials and employees, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Officials and employees, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Officials and employees
Abstract

Although FCC approved controversial interconnection order Aug. 8 on 4-0 vote, House Telecom Subcommittee Chmn. Fields (R-Tex.) said in interview that responsibility for measure lies with FCC Chmn. Hundt. Winding […]

Published
1996

19. FCC urged to move quickly on ATV standards decision

Subjects
Digital television, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Government communications regulation, Television broadcasting industry -- Standards, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Digital television -- Standards, Television broadcasting -- Standards, Computer industry -- Standards
Abstract

Congress isn't interested in stepping in on advanced TV (ATV) process, Hill staffers said Fri. as deadline wound down for agreement between computer and TV industries on standard. FCC Chmn. […]

Published
1996

20. Experts expect U.K. market openness to be test for BT-MCI merger approval

Subjects
Long-distance telephone service, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, Government communications regulation, MCI Communications Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, British Telecommunications PLC -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Long-distance telephone service -- Economic aspects, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Rate regulation -- Economic aspects, Acquisitions and mergers -- Economic aspects, Communications industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments
Abstract

AT&T urged govt. agencies on both sides of Atlantic to give British Telecom's $21-billion purchase of MCI 'scrutiny it deserves,' citing 90-year-old former U.K. telecom monopoly's potential to hurt competition […]

Published
1996

21. Bingaman reviews telecom accomplishments as she leaves DoJ

Subjects
Government regulation, Company business management, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, United States. Department of Justice. Antitrust Division -- Management -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

Antitrust Chief Anne Bingaman leaves Justice Dept. today (Fri.) after more than 3 years of guiding agency through new areas of telecom policymaking and antitrust enforcement. She was nominated Asst. […]

Published
1996

22. On-line industry argues it should handle privacy problems

Subjects
Company legal issue, Government regulation, Cable television/data services, Online services, Privacy issue, Government communications regulation, AOL Inc. -- Cases -- Laws, regulations and rules, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Cases -- Surveys, Privacy and American Business (Newsletter) -- Surveys, Privacy, Right of -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Cases -- Surveys, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Privacy -- Cases -- Surveys, Online services -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Cases -- Surveys
Abstract

America Online's (AOL) lawsuit against junk e-mailer should establish best method for solving problem of such solicitations, called 'spamming,' key AOL official said Wed. Speaking at Managing the Privacy Revolution […]

Published
1996

23. ITU policy forum delegates said to agree to pre-meeting resolutions

Subjects
Government communications regulation, Satellite communications, ICO -- International aspects -- Product introduction -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Iridium L.L.C. -- Product introduction, United Nations. International Telecommunication Union -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, World Trade Organization -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Satellite communications services industry -- International aspects -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Product introduction, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Satellite communications -- International aspects -- Product introduction -- Conferences, meetings and seminars
Abstract

As U.S. Big LEO Iridium prepares for its first launch next month on Delta rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base, market access for such systems is fast becoming critical issue […]

Published
1996

24. FCC interconnection order emphasizes state role

Subjects
Government regulation, Company business management, Telecommunications services industry, Wireless telecommunications service, Government communications regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Management, Telephone services -- Laws, regulations and rules, Cellular telephone services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication policy -- Management -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

FCC issued text of much-anticipated interconnection order late Thurs. that offers states -- and industry -- more guidance on how to develop prices that competitors will pay to hook into […]

Published
1996

25. FCC approves interconnection order, shifts focus to states

Subjects
Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Economic policy, Interconnection (Telecommunications) -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telephone services -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

FCC at agenda meeting Thurs. approved historic interconnection order that sets guidelines for opening local telephone markets to competition. Set into motion by Telecom Act, FCC's interconnection order sets national […]

Published
1996

26. No more telecom bills seen passing Hill this year

Subjects
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, National Association of Broadcasters -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Telecommunication policy -- Public opinion -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Public opinion, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Public opinion
Abstract

LAS VEGAS -- Although bills may be introduced in next few weeks on telecom items ranging from spectrum to public broadcasting, it's likely that most will have to wait until […]

Published
1996

27. Hundt fears partisanship could interfere with FCC telecom rules

Subjects
Telecommunications Act of 1996, Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

FCC Chmn. Hundt Tues. cited several problems Commission faces in timely adoption of new rules required by Telecom Act, one of which is that rules must be drafted 'during the […]

Published
1996

28. Disney purchase of Cap/ABC okayed 5-0; Quello, Chong for permanent waivers

Subjects
Government regulation, Company acquisition/merger, Government communications regulation, The Walt Disney Co. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Laws, regulations and rules, ABC Inc. (Burbank, California) -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Laws, regulations and rules, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules, Radio broadcasting -- Laws, regulations and rules, Broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Newspapers -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Newspaper publishing -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Television broadcasting -- Laws, regulations and rules, Radio broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments
Abstract

FCC Thurs. approved Disney purchase of Cap/ABC (CD Feb 5 p3), as expected, on 5-0 vote. However, Comrs. Quello and Chong dissented on side of Disney on agency's refusal for […]

Published
1996

29. House leadership can't avert contest for Telecom Subcommittee

Subjects
Government regulation, Cable television/data services, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, United States. House of Representatives. Subcommittee on Telecommunications -- Officials and employees, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Officials and employees, Cable television -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion, Telecommunication policy -- Public opinion -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Officials and employees, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Officials and employees
Abstract

Even as landmark telecom legislation was being passed late Thurs., key members of House leadership met in vain effort to head off what could be divisive contest for chairmanship of […]

Published
1996

30. Telecom bill sweeps through Congress

Subjects
Government regulation, Company business planning, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, United States. Congress -- Economic policy, Telecommunication policy -- Planning -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Planning, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Planning
Abstract

In remarkable telecom doubleheader, House and Senate Thurs. approved landmark telecom legislation within hour of each other. House adopted conference report by 414-16, while Senate vote was 91-5. Voting against […]

Published
1996

31. ITU asked to help create recommendations for global satellite systems

Subjects
Government regulation, Government communications regulation, Company licensing agreement, Information services industry, Satellite communications, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules, United Nations. International Telecommunication Union, Satellite communications services industry -- Licensing agreements, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Information services industry -- Licensing agreements, Information services -- Licensing agreements, Satellite communications -- Licensing agreements
Abstract

Group of officials from industry and govt. agreed that upcoming ITU Policy Forum on global satellite systems should issue set of recommendations to policy-makers and regulators on how to license […]

Published
1996

32. Communications companies feel impact of FCC shutdown

Subjects
Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Company business management, Government communications regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Management -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication policy -- Public opinion -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion
Abstract

Regulated telecommunications companies are starting to feel effects of 2-week-plus shutdown of FCC. For example, AT&T can't institute new contracts with customers because it can't file required tariffs with Commission, […]

Published
1996

33. FCC approves Sprint deal, sets 5 conditions to encourage competition

Subjects
Long-distance telephone service, Government regulation, Company securities, Company investment, Government communications regulation, Orange S.A. (Paris, France) -- Investments -- Securities -- Laws, regulations and rules, Sprint Corp. -- Securities -- Investments -- Laws, regulations and rules, Deutsche Telekom AG -- Investments -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Securities, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules, Long-distance telephone service -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication policy -- International aspects -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

FCC approved Sprint's $4-billion alliance with Deutsche Telekom (DT) and France Telecom Fri. in 'historic action' allowing monopolies to acquire 20% of Sprint and creating incentives to speed French-German market […]

Published
1995

34. Network affiliates protest proposed broadcast ownership rules

Subjects
Government regulation, Long-distance telephone service, Cable television/data services, Company business management, Online services, Government communications regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Economic policy -- Management, United States. House of Representatives -- Economic policy -- Management, Regional Bell Operating Companies -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion, Long-distance telephone service -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion, Television broadcasting industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication policy -- Public opinion -- Laws, regulations and rules, Online services -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion, Television stations -- Management -- Public opinion -- Laws, regulations and rules, Television broadcasting -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion
Abstract

House offer late Wed. of new broadcast diversity language (CD Dec 14 p1) for telecom bill brought immediate response from one network affiliates group -- letters to President Clinton and […]

Published
1995

35. Telecom conference panel votes for strict cyberporn proposal

Subjects
Government regulation, Cable television/data services, Electronic publishing, Telecommunications services industry, Online services, Company pricing policy, Government communications regulation, Electronic publication, United States. Congress -- Economic policy, Regional Bell Operating Companies -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Social aspects, Electronic publishing -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Prices and rates, Telephone services -- Prices and rates, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Online services -- Social aspects -- Prices and rates, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Prices and rates -- Social aspects, Pornography -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Prices and rates, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Prices and rates -- Social aspects
Abstract

Senate-House conference committee committed incremental progress toward fashioning final legislation Wed. as House members decided by one-vote margin to back strict standard for determining what material shouldn't be transmitted over […]

Published
1995

36. Administration raises ante on House telecom bill

Subjects
Government regulation, Long-distance telephone service, Government communications regulation, United States. House of Representatives -- Economic policy, Broadcasting industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion, Long-distance telephone service -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication policy -- Public opinion -- Laws, regulations and rules, Broadcasting -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion
Abstract

Vice President Gore Tues. backed up White House threat to veto House telecom bill (HR-1555) with strong speech to House Democratic caucus that warned of dire consequences if legislation passed. […]

Published
1995

37. Senate passes telecommunications legislation

Subjects
Government regulation, Cable television/data services, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, United States. Senate -- Economic policy, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Cable television -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telephone services -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

Senate Thurs. afternoon passed historic telecommunications legislation (S-652) by resounding 81-18 vote, giving major victory to bipartisan coalition that supported it. RHCs, cable industry and broadcasters fought off attempts to […]

Published
1995

38. Senate votes small role for Justice Dept. in lifting MFJ

Subjects
Government regulation, Long-distance telephone service, Cable television/data services, Company business planning, Government communications regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Economic policy, United States. Department of Justice -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Economic policy, United States. Senate -- Economic policy, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Planning, Cable television -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Planning, Long-distance telephone service -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Planning, Television broadcasting industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Planning, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication policy -- Planning -- Laws, regulations and rules, Television broadcasting -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Planning
Abstract

RHCs won big victory Tues. when Senate voted 57-43 to defeat amendment to telecom legislation (S-652) that would have given Justice Dept. role equal to that of FCC in determining […]

Published
1995

39. Senate votes new cable price controls, lifts ownership caps

Subjects
Government regulation, Cable television/data services, Company business planning, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, Company pricing policy, United States. Senate -- Economic policy, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Planning -- Prices and rates, Broadcasting industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Prices and rates -- Planning, Cable television -- Prices and rates, Telephone services -- Prices and rates, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication policy -- Planning -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Prices and rates -- Planning, Broadcasting -- Prices and rates, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Prices and rates -- Planning
Abstract

Senate this week is expected to pass telecom legislation (S-652), with Majority Leader Dole (R-Kan.) saying Fri. afternoon he hoped to finish up tomorrow (Tues.) night. However, there still are […]

Published
1995

40. House Commerce Committee's telecommunications bill introduced

Subjects
Government regulation, Cable television/data services, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, United States. House of Representatives. Committee on Energy and Commerce -- Economic policy, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion, Cable television -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion, Broadcasting industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion, Telephone services -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication policy -- Public opinion -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion, Broadcasting -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Public opinion
Abstract

Coalition of 16 House Commerce Committee Republicans and 7 Democrats introduced their version of telecommunications legislation Wed. Democrats included senior member Dingell (D-Mich.), but not senior Telecom Subcommittee Democrat Markey […]

Published
1995

41. Cable, cities say inequitable VDT rules would be rejected by courts

Subjects
Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Services, Telephone services -- Services, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Subscription television -- Services, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Services, Pay-per-view television -- Services, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Services
Abstract

In FCC filings, Cable and municipal groups positioned themselves for likely appeals of telco-cable cross-ownership rules if telcos are given what they consider to be too much freedom (CD March […]

Published
1995

42. Fields sees consensus for House telecommunications bill

Subjects
Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, United States. House of Representatives. Subcommittee on Telecommunications -- Science and technology policy -- Laws, regulations and rules, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Science and technology policy, Television broadcasting industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Television broadcasting -- Laws, regulations and rules, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

House Telecom Subcommittee Chmn. Fields (R-Tex.) said Mon. he hopes to introduce legislation with wide support among panel members in next couple of weeks. Speaking at NAB State Leadership Conference […]

Published
1995

43. FCC sets some VDT rules but doesn't specify cost allocations

Subjects
Cable television/data services, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, United States. House of Representatives. Subcommittee on Telecommunications -- Science and technology policy -- Standards -- Political activity, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Standards -- Science and technology policy -- Political activity, National Cable and Telecommunications Association -- Political activity -- Services -- Standards, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Services -- Standards -- Political activity, Cable television -- Standards -- Services, Telephone services -- Services -- Standards, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Services -- Standards -- Political activity, Video production companies -- Standards -- Services -- Political activity, Communications industry -- Services -- Standards -- Political activity
Abstract

FCC gave go-ahead to VDT service but declined to set specific cost-allocation formula, in action Thurs. Commission did say that VDT service must recover all incremental costs and at least […]

Published
1994

44. Hollings and Dole promise action on telecommunications next year

Subjects
Government regulation, Company business planning, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication policy -- Planning -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Planning, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Planning
Abstract

Senate Republican Leader Dole (R-Kan.) and telephone industry were scrambling Fri. to dodge accusation by Senate Commerce Committee Chmn. Hollings (D-S.C.) that they were r esponsible for death of telecommunications […]

Published
1994

45. Senate Commerce panel passes telecommunications bill

Subjects
Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, Telecommunications equipment industry, United States. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation -- Economic policy, Regional Bell Operating Companies -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication systems -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telephone services -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications equipment industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

With few open substantive disagreements, but with many reservations left hanging, Senate Commerce Committee Thurs. by 18-2 vote sent major telecommunications legislation to full Senate for yet more refinement. Sens. […]

Published
1994

46. FCC rate rules set stage for consumer notifications and appeals

Subjects
Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, Company legal issue, Government regulation, Cable television/data services, Government communications regulation, Company pricing policy, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Economic policy -- Cases -- Laws, regulations and rules, National Cable and Telecommunications Association -- Cases, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Cases -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Economic aspects, Cable television -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Prices and rates -- Cases -- Economic aspects, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Rate regulation -- Economic aspects -- Cases -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

FCC release of full text of cable rate rules late March 30 set clock ticking for subscribers to receive notices of rate changes and for cable operators to appeal rules. […]

Published
1994

47. BA and TCI blame FCC - each other - for breakup of merger talks

Subjects
Government regulation, Cable television/data services, Telecommunications services industry, Company acquisition/merger, Government communications regulation, Bell Atlantic Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Laws, regulations and rules, AT&T Broadband and Internet Services Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Laws, regulations and rules, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Cable television -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telephone services -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Laws, regulations and rules, Communications industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

Finger pointing almost became Olympic event after Bell Atlantic (BA) and TCI announced late Feb 2 $21-billion merger (CM Oct 18 p1) was off. Both companies, along with other cable […]

Published
1994

48. FCC sets 7% cable rate rollback, 11.25% rate of return

Subjects
Government regulation, Cable television/data services, Company pricing policy, Government communications regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Prices and rates, Cable television -- Prices and rates -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Rate regulation -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

FCC settled on additional 7% cable rate rollback when rules take effect in mid-May Tues., as expected (CD Feb 22 p1), prompting NCTA to announce that it will appeal decision […]

Published
1994

49. Gore endorses lifting MFJ restrictions

Subjects
Government regulation, Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Deregulation -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

Vice President Gore said Tues. that Administration generally supports method for lifting MFJ restrictions as proposed in legislation (HR-3626) proposed by House Judiciary Committee Chmn. Brooks (D-Tex.) and Commerce Committee […]

Published
1994

50. Markey switches, now favors telco entry into cable

Subjects
Government regulation, Cable television/data services, Telecommunications services industry, Company business management, Government communications regulation, USTelecom Association -- Economic policy -- Management, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Cable television -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telephone services -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications services industry -- Management -- Laws, regulations and rules, Communications industry -- Management -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

BOSTON -- Cable issues were on center stage at USTA annual convention here, led by announcement by House Telecom Subcommittee Chmn. Markey (D-Mass.) that he had changed his, mind and […]

Published
1993

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