Monopolies in many cable TV markets could end under House-passed legislation that supporters said would increase competition and drive down prices. While there was wide agreement on the principle of increasing competition, the House was divided over the issue of "net neutrality," or how to ensure that telephone, cable and other Internet providers don't discriminate by limiting access or charging higher fees. The far-reaching telecommunications legislation passed 321-101 in a Thursday vote.
June 12, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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Monopolies in many cable TV markets could end under House-passed legislation that supporters said would increase competition and drive down prices.
The far-reaching telecommunications legislation, passed 321-101 Thursday night, would encourage telephone companies and others to enter video markets by scrapping the time-consuming system where prospective providers must negotiate individually with every locality.
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