FCC Chairman Wheeler’s Response to Members of Congress Regarding Access to Local and Rural Video Content

On Feb. 11, 2015, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler responded to several members of Congress regarding their support for access to video programming, including programming specific to rural communities. Chairman Wheeler responded by noting that rural channels and viewers have been filing comments in the pending transactions between Comcast and Time Warner Cable, and AT&T and DirecTV. Chairman Wheeler added that the FCC is working to expand broadband access in rural America, noting specific work being done through the Connect America Fund and E-rate services.