I’m not sure about where you’re located at, but network regulation is governed, in large part, by the FCC. There are some States that don’t submit to the FCC regulations as they provide their own regulations, but it’s hard to say what’s going on where you’re at without knowing for sure the State.
I think this explains it pretty well. The Local Franchise Authority (LFA) only regulates the cost of basic tier service. I thought they had the ability to regulate the cost of all services, as is the case for other utilities.
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Cable companies are often blamed for high rates and bad service. Is there any regulation on what the cable companies charge? The answer is yes, but it is limited. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has created regulating bodies at the local level called local franchise authorities (LFAs).
The LFA
1. The LFA is an agent under the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC is the national agency that regulates communications companies such as telephone and cable companies.
LFA Oversight
2. An LFA can be any governmental organization authorized by the FCC. These can include cities, states, counties and other municipal authorities.
LFA Authority
3. An LFA has the authority to regulate what a cable company charges for local, educational or government stations. This is often referred to as “basic tier” coverage and often covers the lowest-cost package for cable providers.
The FCC
4. The FCC controls the regulations an LFA enforces. These regulations determine whether a cable provider’s rates for basic service are reasonable or rate increases are justified.
What Isn’t Regulated
5. Any cable services above basic service are not regulated. This includes premium channels, customer service, franchise fees and installation costs.
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