FCC Bans Exclusive Contracts for Telecommunications Services in Apartment Buildings

FCC BANS EXCLUSIVE CONTRACTS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN APARTMENT BUILDINGS
[SOURCE: Federal Communications Commission]
The FCC banned carriers from entering into exclusive contracts to provide telecommunications services in residential apartment buildings, and prohibited enforcement of existing contracts that contain exclusivity provisions. The Commission found that these exclusive agreements between carriers and building owners hurt consumers and harm competition, with little evidence of countervailing benefits. Moreover, exclusive contracts have blocked access by consumers to competitive and popular "triple-play" offerings of voice, video and broadband. Opening the door to competitive telecommunications services will help provide consumers with increased access to and choice of such providers. The Commission's action is consistent with its previous moves to expand competition for communications services in apartment buildings.
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-280908A1.doc

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