Telecommunications : data gathering weaknesses in FCC's survey of information on factors underlying cable rate changes /

Report that examines the reliability of information that cable companies provided to FCC in its annual survey regarding cost factors underlying cable rate increases and FCC's process for updating and revising cable franchise classifications as to whether they face effective competition.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Shear, William B.
Corporate Authors:	United States. Federal Communications Commission, United States. General Accounting Office
Format:	Government Document eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Washington, D.C.] : U.S. General Accounting Office, [2003]
Series:	Testimony ; GAO-03-742 T.
Subjects:	United States. > Federal Communications Commission > Rules and practice > Evaluation. Cable television > United States > Evaluation.
Online Access:	https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS37012

Description
Summary:	Report that examines the reliability of information that cable companies provided to FCC in its annual survey regarding cost factors underlying cable rate increases and FCC's process for updating and revising cable franchise classifications as to whether they face effective competition.
Item Description:	Title from title screen (viewed on Dec. 2, 2003). "For release ... May 6, 2003." Paper version available from: General Accounting Office, 441 G St., NW, Rm. LM, Washington, D.C. 20548. Electronic resource.
Format:	Mode of access: Internet from GAO web site. Address as of 12/02/03: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d03742t.pdf; current access available via PURL.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.