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FCC ‘has taken important step toward workable solution’ for DBS a...

FCC “has taken important step toward workable solution” for DBS and potential wireless cable operators that could increase competition without causing interference to satellite subscribers, Satellite Bcstg. & Communications Assn. Pres. Andy Wright said in response to Commission decision…

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to open CARS spectrum bands to additional Multichannel Video Programming Distributors (CD May 17 p11). “Moving potential terrestrial wireless cable operators like Northpoint into the CARS band could permit new competition in MVPD marketplace while still protecting DBS consumers,” he said. Northpoint said there are 100,000 cable licensees operating in CARS band and it isn’t possible to operate system throughout entire U.S. “It’s just another effort by SBCA to delay competition,” said Vp Antoinette Bush.