Suddenlink applauded the introduction of the Television Consumer...
Suddenlink applauded the introduction of the Television Consumer Freedom Act (S-912) for putting a spotlight on “a real industry problem,” said a news release Monday. “There is clearly a need for greater flexibility on the part of distributors like us,…
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to offer smaller, more-economical packages of channels that are better targeted to diverse consumer interests and incomes,” said Suddenlink CEO Jerry Kent. “The ability of powerful TV network owners to force more channels and higher costs on distributors and consumers threatens to price some households out of the multichannel video market. We welcome an open-minded discussion about ways to fix the current, unsustainable system.” The bill, introduced last week by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., aims to encourage video programmers and distributors to offer a la carte video to consumers, deter broadcasters from downgrading their over-the-air services and amend the sports blackout rules (CD May 10 p1).