Competition in Cable TV

[Commentary] To foster media competition, the Federal Communications Commission has limited individual cable companies to serving no more than 30 percent of the nation's subscribers. The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit struck down that cap last week. It is an unfortunate decision, but in reality, the 30 percent cap was not getting the job done. The ruling should prod the FCC to find a fresh approach. It needs to ensure that customers have an array of choices among cable providers, and that there is real competition on price and program offerings. That is what Congress asked the FCC to do 17 years ago. There is still a long way to go.