# Cable Television Relay Service
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2002-06-27 · Effective 2002-07-29 · 67 FR 43257
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-16093
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 67 FR 43257
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 78
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/06/27/02-16093/cable-television-relay-service)
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