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Charter Communications, Inc.
CHTR today released the following statement in response to today's
FCC Actions on Retransmission Consent and Wi-Fi.
"Charter applauds and thanks Chairman Wheeler and each of the Commissioners
for adopting rules today that will greatly benefit consumers. First, by
prohibiting collusive joint negotiation of retransmission consent agreements
among top 4 stations in a market, the Commission has curtailed an abusive
practice that harms consumers and unfairly drives up retransmission consent
fees. The chief factor in rising cable rates for consumers is the increasing
cost of programming and today's actions will help moderate those forces. We
look forward to working with the Commission on additional pro-consumer
retransmission consent reforms. Second, by facilitating the use of Wi-Fi in
the U-NII-1 band, the Commission opens the door for exciting and innovative
new products and technologies for consumers. The Commission's actions will
enable consumers to access super-fast Wi-Fi technology and ease congestion in
existing bands."
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