A Free-Marketplace Myth: The New "Must Carry" Rule, A/B Switches and Deed Restrictions.

The article discusses a study which examines the extent to which television antennas are permitted in housing developments in the U.S. following the Federal Communications Commission 's (FCC) adoption of a revised must carry rule requiring cable operators to provide A/B switches for subscribers. The study analyzes the deed restrictions that prohibit outdoor antennas. It is noted that real estate developers make communications policy decisions as reflected in the presence of such restrictions.