LFAs 'Gaming the System' With Franchise Fees on Non-Cable Services, CAGW Says
Beyond just limiting the ability of local franchise authorities to add fees and other requirements that deter broadband deployment, the FCC should consider whether the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act bars licensing fees on cable modem services over public rights…
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of way, Citizens Against Government Waste said in a docket 05-311 posting Thursday. In backing the LFA Further NPRM on September's agenda (see 1809050056), CAGW said restricting LFAs' ability to put franchise and fee requirements on non-cable services offered by franchise cable operators will stop those localities "from gaming the system and holding up future broadband deployment."