Chapter 13. Why Is Your Broadband So Slow? And Why Does It Cost So Much? (Winter 2016 Update)

EIA Activity: Why Is Your Broadband So Slow? And Why Does It Cost So Much? (Winter 2016 Update)

Click on the links on the right to answer the following questions.

  1. Question

    Use Link 1 to answer the following questions. True or False: There are currently 50 different cable companies in the United States.

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    B.

  2. Question

    Which of the following is a current cable company in the United States?

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    B.
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  3. Question

    Use Link 2 to answer the following questions. True or False: Cable TV providers set the rates for such services as premium movie channels, pay per view sports events, and expanded cable channel packages.

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    B.

  4. Question

    True or False: Cable systems are not required to offer a basic tier programming service.

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    B.

  5. Question

    True or False: Basic tier programming must include public, educational, governmental channels in addition to most local broadcast stations.

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    B.

  6. Question

    True or False: Additional service tiers offered by cable TV providers are not regulated by the FCC.

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    B.

  7. Question

    True or False: Cable companies are required by law to offer channels/programs on an a la carte basis.

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    B.

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