other · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2002-06-27 · Effective 2002-07-29 · 67 FR 43257
Document
Document number
02-16093
Federal Register citation
67 FR 43257
CFR reference
47 CFR 78
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
2002-06-27
Effective date
2002-07-29
FCC docket
CS Docket No. 99-250, FCC 02-149
Abstract
The Commission amends its rules to expand eligibility for licenses in the Cable Television Relay Service (CARS) to all Multichannel Video Programming Distributors ("MVPDs"). This action will enhance opportunities for additional competition to incumbent cable operators. It will increase the number of frequencies available to more MVPDs and treat all MVPDs equally for access to microwave frequencies. Thus, all MVPDs will have the opportunity to use CARS frequencies to support their delivery of video services in a balanced competitive environment.