Department Rate Regulation

The Department shall, consistent with FCC regulations, regulate the basic service tier and equipment rates of cable operators: (1) At the request of an issuing authority; or (2) On its own if the Department finds such regulation to be in the public interest. In any case where the Department acts on its own to regulate rates without the request of an issuing authority, the Department shall notify the relevant issuing authority and cable operator prior to commencing regulation. (MA REG. # 1347, Dated 9-8-17)