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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 29, 1999
 
NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:Michelle Russo: (202) 418-2358 or 	 	mrusso@fcc.gov

Statement of FCC Chairman William E. Kennard On New Satellite Home 
Viewer Act (SHVA)Passed by Congress and Signed by the President Today


	We will aggressively implement the new Satellite Home Viewer Act so 
that consumers have viable alternatives to cable. I was concerned to read 
reports this week that several large cable television companies announced 
significant rate increases.

	Since Congress eliminated the FCC's ability to regulate cable rates, 
competition remains our best hope of combating rate increases. This law 
is designed to keep cable rates in check by making satellite a real choice for 
consumers. 



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