How Does the Cable Division regulate rates?
A cable operator submits an FCC form to the Cable Division for approval. The Cable Division reviews the filing, holds public and evidentiary hearings and sometimes sends the cable operator written questions regarding its calculations and/or methodology in preparing the form. Once it has enough information the Division issues a decision setting a “maximum permitted rate” (the highest rate an operator can charge under FCC regulations) and order refunds (as necessary) to subscribers.
