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Eshoo Vows to Continue Fight to Free Consumers from Cable Box Fees

Statement

Date: Sept. 29, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Technology and Communication Arts, Entertainment, and History

Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18) issued the following statement regarding the postponement by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of a vote on rules to require cable and satellite companies to make their programming available on third-party devices. Section 629 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 instructed the FCC to ensure a competitive market for these devices.

"I will not give up the fight to help my constituents break open the box that results in consumers paying exorbitant fees to cable providers each year," Eshoo said. "Consumers have been waiting for twenty years for relief from these fees. This disappointing delay will cost them even more money. I urge the FCC to move forward with new rules to unleash competition, choice, and innovation without further delay."


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