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WHY CABLE COMPANIES CAN'T KEEP TYING UP THE BOX.

Authors :
Landler, Mark
Coy, Peter
Source :
BusinessWeek; 3/28/94, Issue 3364, p32-32, 1p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Opinion. Comments on lawmakers and the Justice Department's efforts to guarantee free competition among makers of cable converter boxes. Concern that cable companies are impeding new technologies in the delivery of advanced video services; Viacom's antitrust suit against Tele-Communications Inc.; Debates between television makers and cable companies on whether boxes should offer an onscreen menu of channels.

Subjects

Subjects :
CABLE television
GOVERNMENT policy

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00077135
Issue :
3364
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
BusinessWeek
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9405041092