Franchises : Cable Television

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Top Ten Tips for Franchise Renewal
James N. Horwood of Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP

Franchise renewal, if done properly, provides local franchising authorities unique opportunities to ensure that .
The Consumer's Role in Rate Regulation
Federal Communications Commission

Fact sheet from the Federal Communications Commission which discusses the consumer's role in cable television rate regulation.
Cable Franchise Renewal and Local Right of Way Management
James N. Horwood of Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP

Cable franchise renewal presents a challenge and opportunity for franchising authorities (usually cities) who seek to ensure that their communities will have modern systems capable of serving their future needs and interests.
Small Cable Operators and the 1996 Telecommunications Act
Federal Communications Commission

Fact sheet from the Federal Communications Commission which provides general answers to common questions regarding the new statutory provisions governing smaller systems under the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
Where to File Complaints Regarding Cable Service
Federal Communications Commission

Fact sheet from the Federal Trade Commission which explains where to file complaints regarding cable service.