Technologie i telekomunikacja · 14.11.1997

Inside Wiring

The Commission has adopted a Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which addresses rules and policies concerning cable inside wiring. The Report and Order segment of this decision may be found elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register. The Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (``Second Further Notice'') segment seeks comment on proposed amendments to the Commission's regulations relating to exclusive service contracts, application of cable inside wiring rules to all multichannel video programming distributors (``MVPDs''), signal leakage reporting requirements, and simultaneous use of home run wiring. This action was necessary because exclusive service contracts and access to home run wiring are significant competitive issues in multiple dwelling unit buildings (``MDUs''). In addition, this action was necessary in order to ensure that all MVPDs are treated equitably under our inside wiring rules. The intended effect of this action is to expand opportunities for new entrants seeking to compete in distributing video programming and to ensure that the Commission's inside wiring rules remain pro-competitive.