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dc.contributor.authorHinchman, Walter R.
dc.date.accessioned2016-04-15T17:59:18Zen
dc.date.available2016-04-15T17:59:18Zen
dc.date.issued1972-10en
dc.identifier.issn0884-5123en
dc.identifier.issn0074-9079en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10150/605493en
dc.descriptionInternational Telemetering Conference Proceedings / October 10-12, 1972 / International Hotel, Los Angeles, Californiaen_US
dc.description.abstractCable communications constitutes a complex and dynamic new medium for both selective and mass distribution of entertainment and information programming, as well as new information exchange services. The complexity of technical, operational, social, political, and economic issues relating to cable probably exceeds that of any electronic communications development to date. Fortunately, there are relevant experiences from many other communications operations -- common carriers, broadcasters, the publishing industry, etc. -- which provide insights into the probable evolution of cable communications and into the many policy issues which exist or will arise. By carefully selecting from among several options for industry structure and integration, it should be possible to achieve -with minimal detailed regulation -- a cable communications industry which encourages diversity of information and entertainment services, guarantees access by all responsible interests, avoids excesses of monopoly powers, and is truly responsive to public needs and interests. That, at least, is the objective of the Administration’s current Cabinet-level policy review.
dc.description.sponsorshipInternational Foundation for Telemeteringen
dc.language.isoen_USen
dc.publisherInternational Foundation for Telemeteringen
dc.relation.urlhttp://www.telemetry.org/en
dc.rightsCopyright © International Foundation for Telemeteringen
dc.titlePOLICY ISSUES IN CABLE COMMUNICATIONSen_US
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dc.typeProceedingsen
dc.contributor.departmentOffice of Telecommunications Policyen
dc.identifier.journalInternational Telemetering Conference Proceedingsen
dc.description.collectioninformationProceedings from the International Telemetering Conference are made available by the International Foundation for Telemetering and the University of Arizona Libraries. Visit http://www.telemetry.org/index.php/contact-us if you have questions about items in this collection.en
refterms.dateFOA2018-09-11T08:54:10Z
html.description.abstractCable communications constitutes a complex and dynamic new medium for both selective and mass distribution of entertainment and information programming, as well as new information exchange services. The complexity of technical, operational, social, political, and economic issues relating to cable probably exceeds that of any electronic communications development to date. Fortunately, there are relevant experiences from many other communications operations -- common carriers, broadcasters, the publishing industry, etc. -- which provide insights into the probable evolution of cable communications and into the many policy issues which exist or will arise. By carefully selecting from among several options for industry structure and integration, it should be possible to achieve -with minimal detailed regulation -- a cable communications industry which encourages diversity of information and entertainment services, guarantees access by all responsible interests, avoids excesses of monopoly powers, and is truly responsive to public needs and interests. That, at least, is the objective of the Administration’s current Cabinet-level policy review.


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