Cable-Telephone Mergers and Competition

The Senate Judiciary’s Anti-Trust Subcommittee held a third hearing concerning the merger of cable television and telecommunications… read more

The Senate Judiciary’s Anti-Trust Subcommittee held a third hearing concerning the merger of cable television and telecommunications corporations. Tele-Communications Inc. President John Malone talked about the merger of the cable company, TCI, and a regional Bell operating company, Bell-Atlantic which would develop digital video delivery to households. Senator Howard Metzenbaum, D-Ohio expressed skepticism about whether the merger would result in increased competition. Senator Bob Kerrey (D-KS) testified as a witness on the need for competition in the communication industry and expressed concern about whether further regulation would achieve this. close

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Cable-Telephone Mergers and Competition

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Program ID:
53154-1
Category:
Senate Committee
Format:
Senate Committee
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Dec 16, 1993 | 9:04am EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Dec 19, 1993 | 1:57am EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Dec 16, 1993 | 9:04am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 16, 1993 | 9:57pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 17, 1993 | 1:23pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 18, 1993 | 10:59am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 19, 1993 | 1:57am EST | C-SPAN 2
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