The Community Antenna Television Commission regulates cable television rates in approximately 300 communities and monitors cable operators to ensure operating compliance with consumer protection laws, as well as other state and federal regulations. The Commission's responsibilities include protecting cable subscribers from paying unreasonable rates for cable service, providing technical assistance to municipal governments in the oversight of the franchise and license renewal process, and resolving consumer complaints. The Commission is dedicated to implementing rate regulation in a manner that ensures subscribers pay reasonable fees for cable service, while providing a fair and competitive rate structure to ensure the financial health of the Massachusetts cable companies.

Budget Recommendations

The amount recommended for Fiscal Year 1998 will enable the Department to provide the same level of services as in Fiscal Year 1997.

Budgetary Direct Appropriations

COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION COMMISSION
7006-0120	For the administration of the community antenna television commission	732,973