The Supreme Court in 2005 held that cable television systems may deny competing Internet service providers access to their high-speed lines.The case:

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In the case of NCTA v. Brand X Internet Services, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of cable television systems and held that these systems may deny competing Internet service providers access to their high-speed lines. The Court reasoned that cable internet services did not qualify as a "telecommunications service" under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and therefore, cable companies were not required to offer access to their lines under the act's provisions. As a result, cable companies had the discretion to decide whether they would grant access to competing internet service providers or not.

The Supreme Court in 2005 Held That Cable Television Systems