Martin: High Cable Prices Consumers' Biggest Problem

The single biggest problem facing consumers in the world of technology is the high cost of cable television, according to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin. "The average family has very little choice as to what channels are included, yet they're having to pay more and more for those same channels," said Chairman Kevin Martin. Martin said subscribers should have more choice for the amount of money they spend. Currently, American cable customers pay an average of about $60 a month, but people watch only about 15 channels, according to Joel Kelsey, a policy analyst with Consumers Union.