FCC proposes $11 Million Fines for lack of “DTV Education”
The FCC has proposed $11 million in fines against seven cable and telco television service providers for not informing their viewers about the transition to digital television. The proposed fines are part of an agenda for the FCC’s public meeting scheduled for Dec. 18, 2009.
One of the violations specifically cited by FCC Chairman Kevin Martin, was for failing to notify cable customers about the DTV transition on their billing statements.
Chairman Martin did not mention specific names or companies at this time (before the Dec. 18th meeting) in which the proposed fines are targeted according to the Broadcast and Cable article.
Why are these fines important?
Some blogs (including TVConversionhelp) have noted the complexity of documentation provided by Cable/Telco Providers about the digital transition. Instead of fines, hopefully a resolution will be drafted (or settled) which would olbige cable and telecommunication companies to provide clear answers for ”pay” tv service customers about the digital transition.
Sources: Broadcasting and Cable, Spectrum Talk (By Michael Marcus)
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