Which of the Following Is Not True About the Aftermath

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about the aftermath of the Telecommunications Act of 1996?

• A) Competition from allowing regional and long-distance phone companies as well as cable companies into each other's markets has kept cable rates low.
• B) Consolidation of regional phone, long-distance, cable, and Internet service companies has decreased competition and left consumers with high cable bills.
• C) The cable industry has spent almost $150 billion installing and upgrading its
• D) Cable companies now bundle digital cable television, Internet, and phone services.
• E) All of the options are true.

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Definitions:

Unfair Conduct

Actions that are unethical, dishonest, or violate legal guidelines, often manipulating situations for personal gain at the expense of others.

Rule of Reason Test

A legal doctrine used in US antitrust law that evaluates the reasonableness of a restrictive practice based on its impact on competition.

Sherman Antitrust Act

A foundational piece of U.S. legislation passed in 1890 designed to combat anticompetitive practices, reduce market monopolies, and preserve fair competition.

Restraint of Trade

Legal phrase relating to practices or agreements that restrict competition or limit market entry.