The FCC is considering a proposal. (Federal Communications Commission considers changing common carrier rules for telephone companies to operate cable television systems)(Brief Article)

Broadcasting & Cable, August, 1995

The FCC is considering a proposal to drop the requirement that phone companies obtain permission under common carrier rules to operate cable systems. The commission has required would-be operators of common carrier video dialtone systems to obtain the "Section 214" waivers, but telcos have contended that they should not operate under the common carrier rules when operating cable systems.

The proposal comes as commissioners also are considering fining Ameritech $400,000 for building a cable system in Michigan without obtaining the waiver.

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