Why did Congress remove the ban on cable/telco cross-ownership in Telecommunications Act of 1996?
A)To allow cable to compete with telephone companies in spectrum auctions.
B)To allow the FCC to regulate OVSs as broadcast carriers.
C)To halt local franchise fee levies against cable operators.
D)To allow local municipalities to regulate OVS operations.
E)To stimulate local competition in the multi-channel video market.

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The removal of the ban on cable/telco cross-ownership in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 was intended to stimulate local competition in the multi-channel video market. This allowed cable companies and telephone companies to compete in offering video services to consumers, leading to greater choice and potentially lower prices.

Why Did Congress Remove the Ban on Cable/telco Cross-Ownership in Telecommunications