Cable Operators Must Share Access with ISPs
Cable operators have enjoyed the lion�s share of the broadband service market in the U.S. without the oversight posed by federal regulation that governs traditional telecommunication service providers. This situation became very apparent after the passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which meant that telecommunications providers who wanted to enter the broadband market had higher hurdles to climb than cable operators providing similar services. It is hoped that the decision will lead to more competition in broadband service, which should result in lower prices for consumers
Cable Lines Opened to ISPs;, Los Angeles Times, April 2, 2004 Friday
