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Denounces AT&T and the United States Federal Communications Commission for their perceived ineptitude at coming to a workable agreement regarding long-distance telephone rates. Change in regulation that cut the charges long distance carriers like AT&T pay to local phone companies; Basic rate increase by AT&T; Opinion that many people pay more for long-distance calls than they have to.

Discusses the agreement between long-distance telephone companies and the United States Federal Communications Commission to reduce long-distance rates. Increased benefits for those who are infrequent long-distance callers; Opinion that the plan could be a step toward a more economical telephone service plan.

Reports on the overcharging of Comcast Corp. on several regulated rate categories in 2004 according to the reports of accountants from Aspaugh & Sculco and Front Range Consulting Inc. in January 2005. Findings of auditors on the Form 1250 rate filing of the company to the U.S. Federal Communications in 2004; Reaction of company spokesman Tim Fitzpatrick on the claims of the auditors; Remarks from auditor Garth Ashpaugh on the rates of Comcast.

Reports on the confusion surrounding cable rate increases in the United States. National media's prominent reporting of the rise in cable rates for the 12-month period ending July 1, 2000; Problem in the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) methodology for calculating year-to-year cable rate increases.

States that the cable industry and media watchdogs have requested the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to impose higher fees on broadcasters offering ancillary services using digital television spectrum. Indication that modest fees are being favored by broadcasters; Reference to the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Views of the Association of Local Television Stations.

Reports on the United States' Federal Communications Commission's intentions to reveal compromise rules to settle a controversy surrounding cable's rates for channels. Stipulations of the law which governs cable systems; Allegations by FCC; Response from cable operators.

The article reports on a policy adopted by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission which bars cable operators from enforcing exclusive contracts with apartment building owners. Under the policy, cable operators are not allowed to sign new contracts with apartment building owners. Issues related to rising cable rates and consumer protection are examined.

The article reports on Comcast's request for the deregulation of cable television rates in the U.S. in 2007. The cable television firm, which submitted petitions for effective competition to the Federal Communications Commission, asked the government agency to eliminate rate regulations in close to 150 communities.

Considers the impact of a bill proposed by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Joe Barton regarding the digital television transition on the basic cable rates in the U.S. Provisions of the bill; Factor that undermines the effort of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to limit digital cost increases to digital subscribers.

Reports on the service rate for the fiber optic network to be offered by Verizon in the U.S. Importance of fiber networks to the company; Approval of rules allowing the regional telephone companies to install fiber optic networks by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Decision of the FCC to allow utility companies to offer broadband over power lines service.

Reports on the cable television rates from the Federal Communication Commission in the U.S. Percentage increase of rates on the cable television industry; Statistics of average monthly rate for basic and expanded-base tiers per-channel basis; Effect of inflation on the rate.

Reports on a petition by electric power companies for the United States Supreme Court to reject review of a lower court ruling that could mean higher pole rates for cable television operators. 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling for cable operators that commingle Internet access and video programming; Coverage of the pole-attachment rates set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Cites the slowdown in cable-rate increases in the United States, according to a survey released by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. Cable operators' attribution of cable-rate increases to inflation, equipment costs and system upgrades.

Reports on the plans of the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reform cellular phone billing. Billing system utilized as of April 2000; Opponents of the proposed calling party pays billing system.

Asserts the significance of examining the regulation on cable television rates in the United States (US). Creation of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992; Information on the tasks of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under the act; Reaction of cable system operators to the action taken by FCC; Order of the US government for the Department of Commerce to study the cable rate problem.

Focuses on the rise of Cable television (TV) rates in United States according to the Federal Communications Commission. Average cable rates increase per year; Reasons behind the increase in Cable TV rates; Possible solution to the problem.

Informs that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has backed off its plan to impose subscriber-line charges for ISDN lines on a per-channel basis. The pressure on the FCC from Internet surfers and regional phone companies.

Reports on the impact of the United States Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) mandated rate hikes on integrated services digital networks (ISDN). Comment from Bob Larribeau, director at the California ISDN Users Group; Specific of the FCC order; Range of FCC subscriber line charges.

Reports on the series of educational seminars on cable television rate regulation from the US Federal Communications Commission. Schedules and venues for the seminars; Two one-day sessions; Session for state and local officials involved in cable regulation; Session for state and local consumer groups.

Reports on the expected rise in television advertising rate increases in the United States due to a plan by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to give free airtime to political candidates. Opposition by advertising groups and agencies to the plan.

Reports that the US Federal Communications Commission has adjusted the formula on how local telephone companies charge long-distance companies. Expected reduction in long-distance bills.

Highlights the opinions of National Cable Television Association (NCTA) President Decker Anstrom, regarding the rate regulation by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Cable television industry's working relationship with the FCC; NCTA's lobbying for telecommunications legislation that would help clear the way for cable entry into the local telephone market. INSET: Specials highlight Discovery lineup, by J.M..

Announces that the Consumer Union of the U.S. Inc. and the Consumer Federation of America has petitioned the US Federal Communications Commission to impose a one-year free on cable rates. Cost saving of the petition to consumers; Increase in the number of cable subscribers.

Discusses the findings of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission with regard to the increase in cable television rates in the U.S. between July 2001 and July 2002. Reaction of lawmakers to the increase; Factors that affected the increase; Possible benefits of the cable industry's programming costs issues to the home video recording market. INSET: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.

Discusses the rules on rate increase in long-distance telephone services by the United States Federal Communications Commissions. Implications to telephone service; Actions taken by telephone companies.

Editorial. Comments on United States Federal Communications Commission's legislatively mandated annual cable-rate study of thousands of operators. Failure of cable-rate increases in 2000 to kept up with inflation; Deregulation of cable industry; Increased competition for subscribers.

Reports on the increase in subscription rates for cable television in the United States. Critics' call for government action to prevent cable rate increases; Findings of the United States Federal Communications Commission's study of cable price changes for the year ended July 1, 2000.

Deals with the proposal of AT&T to raise its telephone long-distance rates for its non-discount customers. Agreement of AT&T with other telephone service providers to eliminate access charges; Amount of the increase; Criticisms raised by Gloria Tristani, commissioner of the United States Federal Communications Commission, on the rate changes of AT&T.

Examines the inquiry of the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) concerning the flat long distance charges imposed on presubscribed customers who make few or no long distance calls. Solutions suggested by FCC; Information on the dial-around call alternative.

Offers information on the calling party pays (CPP) system proposed by the United States Federal Communications Commission for charging wireless usage. How the system works; Advantages of using the system; Obstacles to national CPP.