ERIC Number: ED064947
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1972-May-15
Pages: 6
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Speech Before NCTA.
Burch, Dean
The general intent of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with regard to cable television (CATV) is to allow it enough re-broadcasting and importation of signals so that it can get started without giving CATV so much that it injures existing broadcast television or has no incentive to push into non-broadcast, broadband services which are its unique potential. There are many problems still to be worked out, such as a system of copyright compensation for re-broadcast programs; federal, state, or local jurisdictions; over-promising to get franchises; and understanding a maze of rules which may not even work. However, it is clear that the time has come for cable television to begin to act and experiment, using the spirit of the rules--better service for the public-- and not playing games with the letter of the rules. (RH)
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Authoring Institution: Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC.
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