Cablevision CEO Plays Down Business Effect of FCC Proposal

Cablevision Systems Chief Executive James Dolan played down the potential business effect of the Federal Communications Commission chairman’s proposal to impose utility-style regulations on broadband service. “The idea of more regulation is never great for us, but to be honest, we don’t see at least what the Chairman has been discussing as having any real effect on our business,” Dolan said. Dolan’s comments are notable because other major cable and telecom chief executives have come out strongly against the proposal, which would regulate broadband service under Title II of the Communications Act.