HOW ARE WIRELESS CABLE SYSTEMS REGULATED?
The FCC has specifically preempted local regulation of wireless cable frequencies, asserting that it is interstate commerce. There is no basis for local regulation of the wireless signal. Unlike cable, no public rights of way are used, and all transmission and reception equipment is on private property. Furthermore, the antennas are so similar to regular television antennas that there can be no basis for zoning restrictions. If a particular area does have zoning restrictions against antennas, they can be fought against in court (the newsgroup rec.video.satellite occasionally has these discussions). However, if you signed an agreement that restricted antennas, you may be out of luck. If you find yourself in this situation, look at the “USENET Satellite FAQ List” posted in rec.video.satellite by Gary Bourgois. Most of the information he provides about zoning restrictions applies to Wireless Cable antennas as well as TVRO (satellite) antennas. This does not mean, however, that there is li
