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The House Commerce Committee introduced a bipartisan national cable franchising bill under which industry could opt in to national franchises under certain conditions. Federal franchises would last 10 years and would require payment of franchise fees of 5% of…
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gross revenue. Management of public rights of way would remain in with local and state govts. Municipalities could charge for such management. Complaints would be handled by the local franchising authority or the FCC. A section of the bill would require VoIP providers to ensure subscribers get 911 services. A competition neutrality provision says any public entity affiliated with public providers of telecom service “shall not grant any preference or advantage to any such provider,” according to the bill.